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World Rugby Awards: All Blacks and Springboks to compete for top gongs

The nominees for the World Rugby Awards 2023 have been unveiled, with Rugby World Cup finalists New Zealand and South Africa nominated for the top gongs.

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.

Rugby World Cup final ‘outside the realm of thinking’ for Springbok months ago

Ex-Ireland lock Jean Kleyn admits that becoming a World Cup winner with his native South Africa is something which he was not thinking about just months ago.

Johnny Sexton could be set for 2024 Six Nations involvement with Ireland – report

There are reports that the Irish Rugby Football Union want to get Johnny Sexton back involved in the Ireland set-up after his retirement from playing.

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.

‘He was being a d***head’ – Rieko Ioane slammed by former Ireland international

Ex-Ireland back-row Alan Quinlan has criticised All Blacks centre Rieko Ioane for his antics to the Irish fans last weekend, calling him a "d***head".

‘Very, very lucky’ – Nigel Owens’ verdict on referee calls for Springboks in win over France

In his latest video with World Rugby, Nigel Owens looked back at the weekend's quarter-final action in the World Cup, analysing several decisions.

Ian Foster defends Rieko Ioane’s ‘classless gesture’ after Rugby World Cup quarter-final win

All Blacks coach Ian Foster defended Rieko Ioane after he was criticised for taunting Ireland captain Johnny Sexton in their Rugby World Cup semi-final.

Law discussion: Was Cheslin Kolbe’s charge down in the World Cup legal?

This week's law discussion features purposeful passing, cheeky charge-downs and gauging intentions…

Loose Pass: Did we witness the best weekend of international rugby ever?

Loose Pass is here to delve into the major talking points in the sport.

This year is ‘the closest Ireland are going to get’ to winning the Rugby World Cup

Ex-England back-row James Haskell has questioned whether Ireland can get close to winning the Rugby World Cup in the future after their exit in France.

Ireland and Munster ‘icon’ Keith Earls brings down curtain on glittering career

Ireland and Munster legend Keith Earls has hung up his boots after a glittering career.

Rugby World Cup Team of the Week: Semi-finalists dominate our selection

We have selected our Team of the Week following the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. which saw Argentina, New Zealand, England and South Africa advance.

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.

Two Cents Rugby’s five takeaways from the Rugby World Cup as quarter-final curse strikes again

Two Cents Rugby brings us his five takeaways from the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals as Argentina, New Zealand, England and South Africa progress.

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.

‘Will I come back?’ – Peter O’Mahony unsure of his future after Rugby World Cup exit

Ireland veteran Peter O’Mahony revealed he is not sure about his Test rugby future after bowing out to New Zealand in the World Cup quarter-finals.

‘Best weekend of rugby ever’ – Stunning World Cup quarter-finals hailed following Sunday’s thrilling finale

Players, fans and pundits revelled in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals as Argentina, New Zealand, England and South Africa reached the last-four.

Johnny Sexton fumes after ‘classless’ Rieko Ioane gesture post-World Cup quarter-final

Johnny Sexton was clearly not happy with Rieko Ioane after the loss to the All Blacks.

All Blacks knock out Ireland in thrilling Rugby World Cup quarter-final

New Zealand produced an incredible performance to defeat Ireland 28-24 in a thrilling Rugby World Cup quarter-final clash in Paris on Saturday.

Ireland v New Zealand: Five takeaways from the Rugby World Cup quarter-final as All Blacks upset the odds

Check out James While's five takeaways from a gripping Rugby World Cup quarter-final between New Zealand and Ireland in Paris on Saturday.

All Blacks player ratings: Team leaders stand up in quarter-final victory over Ireland

Following the All Blacks' 28-24 win over Ireland in the second Rugby World Cup quarter-final, here are our player ratings for New Zealand.

Ireland player ratings: Several standout displays but errors prove costly in agonising Rugby World Cup defeat

Ireland’s player ratings following their 28-24 defeat to New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final.

Johnny Sexton’s son’s touching comment to his dad melts hearts as Ireland great bows out

Following Ireland’s devastating 28-24 defeat to New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, Luca Sexton attempted to comfort his dad.

Johnny Sexton fights back the tears in emotional final post-match interview

Johnny Sexton announced his retirement before the World Cup.

WATCH: Ireland’s figure eight response to the All Blacks haka and its meaning

Another touching tribute to Anthony Foley.

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.

Ireland v New Zealand preview: Irish to end quarter-final hoodoo in Paris thriller

Ireland are looking to reach the Rugby World Cup semi-finals for the first time ever when they take on 1987, 2011 and 2015 champions New Zealand.