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World Rugby confirm ‘historic’ new global tournament and World Cup expansion

World Rugby have announced a host of changes to the international game.

Rugby World Cup 2027 expansion and kick-off dates confirmed

The Rugby World Cup in 2027 will feature 24 teams in the first expansion since 1987.

World Rugby greenlight controversial Nations Championship

The tournament is set to make its debut in 2026 but be ring-fenced until 2030.

Former England wing hails Eddie Jones’ career and feels young Wallabies will grow from World Cup exit

Former England and London Irish wing Topsy Ojo tells Planet Rugby he believes Eddie Jones will be sorely missed when he decides to retire from coaching.

Rugby World Cup: The IMPRESSIVE list of records broken during the 2023 edition

Before this week ends in a final, Planet Rugby takes a look at which records have been tied and/or broken during the course of the tournament in France.

Rugby Australia boss would consider it disloyal if Eddie Jones’ Japan talks proven

Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh said it would be disloyal for Eddie Jones to have had a job interview with Japan, if he sees evidence that talks were held.

Rugby World Cup semi-final referees and match officials confirmed

Angus Gardner and Ben O'Keeffe will officiate the two Rugby World Cup semi-finals.

Eddie Jones dismisses Japan links and says he is committed to Wallabies job

Eddie Jones has committed his future to coaching the Wallabies and again denied speculation linking him with a move to Japan.

Who’s hot and who’s not: Epic World Cup quarter-finals as Springboks and All Blacks shine, agony for Ireland and France while Saracens thumped

Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action.

Springboks reclaim number one spot as northern hemisphere duo relinquish top two places

It's all change at the top of the World Rugby rankings.

The longest unbeaten and winning streaks in men’s Test rugby history

A look at the longest unbeaten and winning streaks in men's Test rugby history including famous streaks from the All Blacks, Springboks and England.

Michael Hooper targets the Olympics after being axed by Eddie Jones

Michael Hooper is attempting to prove himself in Sevens in an attempt to force his way into the Australia squad for the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

How Rugby World Cup hosts have fared in the tournament

A look at how Rugby World Cup hosts have performed in their home tournaments.

David Campese exclusive: Australian legend predicts ‘upset of the tournament’ in World Cup quarter-finals

Wallabies legend David Campese looks at the upcoming Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, offering a preview on each one and who will come out on top.

Eddie Jones edges a step closer to abandoning Australia and rejoining Japan – report

Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones is close to swapping Australia for Japan, according to a report in the Japanese media.

Rugby World Cup pool stage awards: Celebrating the best and worst of the tournament so far

Our serious and not so serious awards from the Rugby World Cup pool stages.

England and Springboks stars snubbed in World Cup pool stage XV

Ireland and France lead the way with three inclusions each.

All Blacks and Springboks legends headline sensational Hall of Fame inductees

Planet Rugby takes a closer look at the legends who will be joining rugby’s most prestigious group of players in the World Rugby Hall of Fame.

‘We also need to show a little bit of respect for Eddie’ – RFU’s Bill Sweeney

The Rugby Football Union’s chief executive Bill Sweeney has called for more respect to be shown towards Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones.

Who’s hot and who’s not: Portugal, Ireland and France shine, early exits and World Cup-ending injuries

Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action.

Eddie Jones has no regrets over backfired ‘high risk’ Rugby World Cup approach

Wallabies boss Eddie Jones claims to have no regrets over how he approached the Rugby World Cup after the side did not make it out of the pool stage.

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

Planet Rugby takes a closer look at who is on form from the tee after the latest weekend of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.

Eddie Jones backs change to Wallabies coaching structure after World Cup

Eddie Jones has revealed that it is “up to others” in terms of deciding his future as the Wallabies' head coach.

Rugby World Cup team tracker: All the line-ups for the final round of the pool stages

All the teams for the final round of the Rugby World Cup pool matches.

Rugby World Cup permutations: Drama loading in the race for knockouts

Things are heating up at the Rugby World Cup with only one more round of action left before the global showpiece heads into the knockouts.

Opinion: The toughest week of the World Cup for Eddie Jones’ charges

The Wallabies have to find a way to be postive and hope for a miracle.

‘I thought he was going to punch me’ – Rugby Australia boss confronted after abject Rugby World Cup defeat

Hamish McLennan, who is the chairman of Rugby Australia, has revealed that he was confronted after the Wallabies’ Rugby World Cup loss to Wales.

‘It’s his last Test’ – Marika Koroibete set to hang up his boots after the Rugby World Cup

Wallabies wing Marika Koroibete is expected to retire from Test rugby after what was likely their final game of the Rugby World Cup against Portugal.

Rugby World Cup Team of the Week: All Blacks rewarded for their stunning demolition of Italy

Check out our Team of the Week after the fourth weekend of matches in the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.

Sonny Bill Williams demands answers from Eddie Jones and Rugby Australia

Sonny Bill Williams believes that Wallabies boss Eddie Jones owes it to the fans and players to tell the truth over his alleged Japan interview.