The Billy Vunipola ban for a high shot on Andrew Porter in England’s Rugby World Cup warm-up has been set at three Test matches – but will come down to…
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Farrell banned for two games at Rugby World Cup
The England captain will miss matches against Argentina and Japan
History made as Wales name World Cup squad without a single Jones
The Wales squad has featured a player with the surname Jones at every men’s Rugby World Cup since 1987 – until this one. Warren Gatland is famed for his ability…
“I’m gobsmacked” – All Black Dane Coles reacts to Steve Hansen’s new job
World Cup-winning former All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has a new job – and it’s one that has flummoxed his former charges. It turns out that Hansen is helping…
South Africa must buck this worrying trend to beat New Zealand
The Springboks need to hit their straps in the first half to defeat the All Blacks
2025 Rugby World Cup stadiums in England revealed
The eight 2025 Rugby World Cup stadiums have been confirmed two years out from tournament
What I learnt from watching Siya Kolisi’s comeback…
Siya Kolisi hadn’t played rugby since April and hadn’t played for the Springboks since November 2022. On Saturday, he was gifted a dream return as he played 40 minutes in…
Who is Tate McDermott: Ten things you should know about the Australia scrum-half
McDermott is the vice-captain for Australia
Who is Will Skelton: Ten things you should know about the Wallabies lock
Will Skelton was recalled to the Australia set-up in 2021
Who is Tomás Lavanini: Ten things you should know about the Argentina lock
Tomás Lavanini has made the 2023 Argentina Rugby World Cup squad