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Japan after scoring a try against Samoa.

Planet Rugby 28 Sep 2023

Japan edge 14-man Samoa to set up winner-takes-all showdown with Argentina

Japan claimed their second win of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, beating a 14-man Samoa 28-22 on Thursday, which boosts their quarter-final hopes.

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Antoine Dupont during the Rugby World Cup 2023 match between France and Namibia at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille, on September 21, 2023

Jared Wright 28 Sep 2023

‘Question of concussion’ as Antoine Dupont awaits surgeon’s green light

France's team health manager has provided an update on captain and star Antoine Dupont.

France

Colin Newboult 28 Sep 2023

Steve Hansen says that ‘ego’ has caused the Trans-Tasman decline

The All Blacks’ Rugby World Cup-winning head coach Steve Hansen has given his thoughts on the issues facing rugby in Australia and New Zealand.

Australia

Japan edge 14-man Samoa to set up winner-takes-all showdown with Argentina

Planet Rugby 28 Sep 2023

Japan edge 14-man Samoa to set up winner-takes-all showdown with Argentina

Rugby World Cup

‘Question of concussion’ as Antoine Dupont awaits surgeon’s green light

Jared Wright 28 Sep 2023

‘Question of concussion’ as Antoine Dupont awaits surgeon’s green light

France

Steve Hansen says that ‘ego’ has caused the Trans-Tasman decline

Colin Newboult 28 Sep 2023

Steve Hansen says that ‘ego’ has caused the Trans-Tasman decline

Australia

Scotland make sweeping changes for World Cup clash with Romania

Jared Wright 28 Sep 2023

Scotland make sweeping changes for World Cup clash with Romania

Scotland

All Blacks great Steve Hansen on what makes Johnny Sexton ‘probably the best I’ve ever seen’

Colin Newboult 28 Sep 2023

All Blacks great Steve Hansen on what makes Johnny Sexton ‘probably the best I’ve ever seen’

Ireland

‘It happened to me’ – Manu Tuilagi warned about special Samoan treatment

Jared Wright 28 Sep 2023

‘It happened to me’ – Manu Tuilagi warned about special Samoan treatment

England

Jacques Nienaber expecting Handre Pollard to ‘struggle’ on Springboks return

Colin Newboult 28 Sep 2023

Jacques Nienaber expecting Handre Pollard to ‘struggle’ on Springboks return

South Africa

Ronan O’Gara raises concerns over Ireland’s Rugby World Cup mentality

Colin Newboult 28 Sep 2023

Ronan O’Gara raises concerns over Ireland’s Rugby World Cup mentality

Ireland

The bleak financial state of English club rugby claims another victim

Jared Wright 28 Sep 2023

The bleak financial state of English club rugby claims another victim

Jersey Reds

‘I didn’t expect it to go this poorly’ – Ex-Wallaby captain on Eddie Jones

Dylan Coetzee 28 Sep 2023

‘I didn’t expect it to go this poorly’ – Ex-Wallaby captain on Eddie Jones

Australia

Former France international to resume his career with Bristol Bears

David Skippers 28 Sep 2023

Former France international to resume his career with Bristol Bears

Bristol

‘History is yesterday’s newspaper’ – Ian Foster not taking All Blacks challenge against Italy lightly

David Skippers 28 Sep 2023

‘History is yesterday’s newspaper’ – Ian Foster not taking All Blacks challenge against Italy lightly

New Zealand

Rugby World Cup team tracker: All the line-ups as Pool stage heads towards business end

David Skippers 28 Sep 2023

Rugby World Cup team tracker: All the line-ups as Pool stage heads towards business end

Rugby World Cup

Handre Pollard at 10 as Springboks make 12 changes for Tonga meeting

Adam Kyriacou 27 Sep 2023

Handre Pollard at 10 as Springboks make 12 changes for Tonga meeting

South Africa

Uruguay fight back from 14 points down to claim bonus-point success over Namibia

Planet Rugby 27 Sep 2023

Uruguay fight back from 14 points down to claim bonus-point success over Namibia

Rugby World Cup

Stars return for All Blacks as veteran breaks Richie McCaw’s record against Italy

David Skippers 27 Sep 2023

Stars return for All Blacks as veteran breaks Richie McCaw’s record against Italy

New Zealand

Ronan O’Gara offers theory for All Blacks’ struggles over recent years

Colin Newboult 27 Sep 2023

Ronan O’Gara offers theory for All Blacks’ struggles over recent years

New Zealand

All Blacks great hits out at ‘horrific’ Eddie Jones rumours as Japan issues response

Colin Newboult 27 Sep 2023

All Blacks great hits out at ‘horrific’ Eddie Jones rumours as Japan issues response

Australia

World Rugby slammed for ‘horrendous idea’ to move World Cups off free-to-air channels

Jared Wright 27 Sep 2023

World Rugby slammed for ‘horrendous idea’ to move World Cups off free-to-air channels

Rugby World Cup

France coach reveals Antoine Dupont’s return date after successful surgery

Colin Newboult 27 Sep 2023

France coach reveals Antoine Dupont’s return date after successful surgery

France

All Blacks coach admits to shortcoming caused by South Africa’s Super Rugby departure

Colin Newboult 27 Sep 2023

All Blacks coach admits to shortcoming caused by South Africa’s Super Rugby departure

New Zealand

Springboks greats discuss ‘real tough’ Manie Libbok and Handre Pollard selection call

Jared Wright 27 Sep 2023

Springboks greats discuss ‘real tough’ Manie Libbok and Handre Pollard selection call

South Africa

‘The southern hemisphere is broken’ – Australia and New Zealand legends make pact after Wallabies’ World Cup shocker

Colin Newboult 27 Sep 2023

‘The southern hemisphere is broken’ – Australia and New Zealand legends make pact after Wallabies’ World Cup shocker

Australia

Backline changes galore for Italy against New Zealand

David Skippers 27 Sep 2023

Backline changes galore for Italy against New Zealand

Italy

Another WILD Rugby World Cup injury as spider bite rules star out

Jared Wright 27 Sep 2023

Another WILD Rugby World Cup injury as spider bite rules star out

Rugby World Cup

‘World’s at his feet’ – England star likened to Erling Haaland after World Cup heroics

David Skippers 27 Sep 2023

‘World’s at his feet’ – England star likened to Erling Haaland after World Cup heroics

England

Tonga star’s Rugby World Cup participation is over due to suspension

David Skippers 27 Sep 2023

Tonga star’s Rugby World Cup participation is over due to suspension

Tonga

‘My body’s perfect now’ – key Ireland star after his timely return

Dylan Coetzee 26 Sep 2023

‘My body’s perfect now’ – key Ireland star after his timely return

Ireland

WATCH: Springboks v Ireland takes to the streets as fans collide in hilarious tackle shield face-off

Adam Kyriacou 26 Sep 2023

WATCH: Springboks v Ireland takes to the streets as fans collide in hilarious tackle shield face-off

Rugby World Cup

Lomano Lemeki and Jordan Taufua earn starts as Japan and Samoa name their teams for key Rugby World Cup game

Adam Kyriacou 26 Sep 2023

Lomano Lemeki and Jordan Taufua earn starts as Japan and Samoa name their teams for key Rugby World Cup game

Rugby World Cup

Namibia skipper Johan Deysel discovers his fate for tackle on France captain Antoine Dupont

Adam Kyriacou 26 Sep 2023

Namibia skipper Johan Deysel discovers his fate for tackle on France captain Antoine Dupont

Rugby World Cup

‘He just stayed in and carried on running’ – star ignores England coach’s orders

Adam Kyriacou 26 Sep 2023

‘He just stayed in and carried on running’ – star ignores England coach’s orders

England

Gareth Anscombe gets some stick from Dan Biggar despite heroics against Wallabies

David Skippers 26 Sep 2023

Gareth Anscombe gets some stick from Dan Biggar despite heroics against Wallabies

Wales

‘Why didn’t we go into the corner?’ – John Dobson questions Springboks’ decisions

Dylan Coetzee 26 Sep 2023

‘Why didn’t we go into the corner?’ – John Dobson questions Springboks’ decisions

South Africa

Former Wallaby wants ex-Australia head coach to replace Eddie Jones

David Skippers 26 Sep 2023

Former Wallaby wants ex-Australia head coach to replace Eddie Jones

Australia

Uruguay and Namibia chop and change for crunch Rugby World Cup clash in Lyon

David Skippers 26 Sep 2023

Uruguay and Namibia chop and change for crunch Rugby World Cup clash in Lyon

Rugby World Cup

All Blacks have a secret weapon if they face Ireland in Rugby World Cup quarter-finals

David Skippers 26 Sep 2023

All Blacks have a secret weapon if they face Ireland in Rugby World Cup quarter-finals

New Zealand

Rugby World Cup: The best and worst performing goal kickers and their stats

Dylan Coetzee 26 Sep 2023

Rugby World Cup: The best and worst performing goal kickers and their stats

Rugby World Cup

France look to fast-track Antoine Dupont return with specialist mask – report

Jared Wright 25 Sep 2023

France look to fast-track Antoine Dupont return with specialist mask – report

France

Rugby World Cup organisers slammed for ‘disgraceful behaviour’ and ‘scary’ crushes

Colin Newboult 25 Sep 2023

Rugby World Cup organisers slammed for ‘disgraceful behaviour’ and ‘scary’ crushes

England

World rankings: It gets worse for Eddie Jones’ Australia after record Rugby World Cup defeat

Colin Newboult 25 Sep 2023

World rankings: It gets worse for Eddie Jones’ Australia after record Rugby World Cup defeat

Australia

Eddie Jones’ arrival was ‘too late’ as Australia doomed to fail at the Rugby World Cup

Colin Newboult 25 Sep 2023

Eddie Jones’ arrival was ‘too late’ as Australia doomed to fail at the Rugby World Cup

Australia

‘I am not much help’ – Eddie Jones apologises to Australia after historic loss

Dylan Coetzee 25 Sep 2023

‘I am not much help’ – Eddie Jones apologises to Australia after historic loss

Australia

Ireland send warning to Rugby World Cup rivals after ‘unsurprising’ victory over Springboks

Colin Newboult 25 Sep 2023

Ireland send warning to Rugby World Cup rivals after ‘unsurprising’ victory over Springboks

Ireland

Rugby World Cup blowouts ‘not good for the game’ as World Rugby urged to make changes

Colin Newboult 25 Sep 2023

Rugby World Cup blowouts ‘not good for the game’ as World Rugby urged to make changes

Rugby World Cup