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David Campese: Influence of rugby league is taking away from union's ability to be creative

In part two of his exclusive chat with TRU, the legendary Wallabies winger has given his opinion as to why rugby union is grappling an entertainment-based identity crisis.
30 November 2023

'Sacrifices will have to be made' - Antoine Dupont on Sevens switch for Olympics

France captain Antoine Dupont insisted that he is prepared to make sacrifices to feature for the sevens team in the Paris Olympics.
21 November 2023

France skipper Antoine Dupont to miss Six Nations for 2024 Olympic Games

France skipper Antonie Dupont is set to miss the upcoming Six Nations tournament next year to step up the preparation for 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
16 November 2023

Antoine Dupont, Ardie Savea among four players short-listed World Rugby men's player of the year award

New Zealand back row Ardie Savea is among the four players shortlisted for the World Rugby Men's Player of the Year Award.
26 October 2023

France duo Uini Atonio and Romain Taofifenua announces international retirement

France head coach Fabien Galthie has confirmed that prop Uini Atonio and lock Romain Taofifenua have announced retirement from international rugby following their side's exit from the ongoing Rugby World Cup.
17 October 2023

Rugby World Highlights: Quarter-Final: France v South Africa

South Africa ended France's Rugby World Cup campaign with a thrilling 29-28 victory in the quarter-final in Saint-Denis on Sunday. Watch the highlights from the high octane encounter.
16 October 2023

France's ultimate dream has been dashed but the foundations behind the national side remain strong

Their quarter-final defeat by South Africa leaves the French with broken hearts but there is plenty of reason to still be upbeat despite the raw emotion of exiting a home World Cup,
16 October 2023

Match Centre: Rugby World Cup Quarter-Final: France 28-29 South Africa

South Africa have kept their hope of defending the World Cup title alive as they edged out hosts France with a 29-28 victory in the quarter-final at Stade de France on Sunday.
16 October 2023

South Africa name experienced side for quarter-final against France

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has named an experienced matchday squad for the Rugby World Cup quarter-final game against France.
13 October 2023

Antonie Dupont makes France return for quarter-final game against South Africa

France have received a much-needed boost ahead of the Rugby World Cup quarter-final against South Africa with skipper Antonie Dupont returning to the line up.
13 October 2023

‘Dartboard’ format for future World Cup draws could be solution to avoiding lopsidedness of quarter-finals

Whilst Ireland v New Zealand and South Africa's meeting with France will have everybody gripped this weekend, the lopsided nature of the World Cup draw needs to be addressed - and a British scientist may have an answer.
12 October 2023

South Africa delay naming team for quarter-final against France

South Africa have delayed naming their matchday squad for the Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France scheduled to be played at Stade de France on Sunday.
11 October 2023

A Rugby World Cup Team of the Pool Stages

TRU contributor James Orpin selects some of his standout performers from the pool stages with the aim of mixing in stars from Tier 1 and Tier 2 nations.
10 October 2023

France skipper Antonie Dupont cleared to resume training ahead of quarter-final against South Africa

France captain Antonie Dupont has been cleared to resume training ahead of their much awaited Rugby World Cup quarter-final against South Africa.
9 October 2023

Rugby World Cup Highlights: Pool A - France v Italy

France made a statement of intent as they stormed into the quarter-finals with a 60-7 victory over Italy in Lyon as they finished at the top of Pool A in the Rugby World Cup. Here are the key moments from the encounter.
7 October 2023

Match Centre: Rugby World Cup Pool A: France 60-7 Italy

France have sealed the top place in Pool A as they trounced Italy 60-7 in the final game of the group stage in Lyon on Friday.
7 October 2023

Maxime Lucu returns for France against Italy

France head coach Fabien Galthie has made two changes to the starting line up for the upcoming World Cup clash against Italy.
4 October 2023

Italy make five changes for game against France

Italy head coach Kieran Crowley has made five changes to the starting line up for the upcoming Rugby World Cup game against France to be played at OL Stadium on Friday.
4 October 2023

France expecting Antonie Dupont to return for quarter-finals

France assistant coach William Servat said the Les Bleus are confident of skipper Antonie Dupont's return ahead of the quarter-finals following his latest injury setback.
27 September 2023

France captain Antoine Dupont to undergo more tests after suspected fractured jaw

France head coach Fabien Galthie said skipper Antoine Dupont will be undergoing further tests following his latest injury setback.
22 September 2023