Rugby World Cup 2023

Warren Gatland delighted with Wales' win over Fiji in World Cup opener

Wales head coach Warren Gatland said he was pleased with his side's win over Fiji in the Rugby World Cup opener in Bordeaux on Sunday.
11 September 2023

'We said we were building, but nobody believed it' - England's Ellis Genge

England prop Ellis Genge has hit back at the critics following his team's 27-10 win over Argentina in the Rugby World Cup opener in Marseille on Saturday.
11 September 2023

South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth plays down injury concerns

South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth has played down injury fears following his latest setback in the Rugby World Cup opener against Scotland last weekend.
11 September 2023

Wales hold on to beat battling Fiji 32-26 in absorbing World Cup opener

Wales survived a late Fiji fightback as they began their World Cup campaign with a victory after a thirlling contest in Bordeaux.
10 September 2023

Match Centre: Rugby World Cup Pool B: South Africa 18-3 Scotland

South Africa began their Rugby World Cup title defence with a 18-3 victory over Scotland in the Pool B clash at Stade de Marseille on Sunday.
10 September 2023

Rugby World Cup Highlights: Pool D: Japan v Chile

Japan kick-started their Rugby World Cup campaign with a 42-12 victory in their Pool D encounter in Toulouse on Sunday. Here are the highlights from the encounter.
10 September 2023

Match Centre: Rugby World Cup Pool D: Japan 42-12 Chile

Japan managed to overcome a spirited Chile side as they sealed a 42-12 victory in the Pool D clash of the Rugby World Cup in Toulouse on Sunday.
10 September 2023

Kenny Logan Exclusive: ‘Better and inventive’ Scottish backs can cause South Africa problems in World Cup clash

Scotland will be looking to cause one of the 'upsets' of the opening weekend at the World Cup + Logan discusses the latest challenge he is involved with in support of the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.
10 September 2023

Rugby World Cup Highlights: Pool D: England v Argentina

George Ford kicked all 27 points as England managed to overcome Tom Curry's red card to beat Argentina in their first game of the Rugby World Cup in Marseille on Saturday.
9 September 2023

Rugby World Cup Highlights: Pool C - Australia v Georgia

Australia recorded their first win under Eddie Jones with a stellar effort from Ben Donaldson as they sealed a 35-15 victory over Georgia in their World Cup opener in Saint-Denis on Saturday. Watch the highlights from the encounter.
9 September 2023

Match Centre: Rugby World Cup Pool D: England 27-10 Argentina

England successfully overcame a red card to Tom Curry as they sealed a 27-10 victory in the Pool D clash of the Rugby World Cup in Marseille on Saturday.
9 September 2023

Match Centre: Rugby World Cup Pool C: Australia 35-15 Georgia

Australia brought an end to a five-game losing streak as they defeated Georgia 35-15 in the Rugby World Cup Pool C game in Saint-Denis on Saturday.
9 September 2023

Rugby World Cup Highlights: Pool A - Italy v Namibia

Italy made a promising start to the Rugby World Cup campaign as their seven try riot led them to a 52-8 bonus point victory over Namibia in Saint-Etienne on Saturday. Here are the highlights from the clash.
9 September 2023

Match Centre: Rugby World Cup Pool A: Italy 52-8 Namibia

Italy scored five second half tries as they defeated Namibia 52-8 in their Pool A World Cup opener in Saint-Etienne on Saturday.
9 September 2023

"I don't think anyone in the group doubted Johnny for one second" - Sexton creates history as Ireland thrash Romaina

A World Cup campaign full of promise for Ireland saw them open their account with a 12-try 82-8 win over Romania, as skipper Johnny Sexton became his side's all-time record points scorer in the history of the
9 September 2023

Neil Back Exclusive: 'In 2003, our strength was our environment - England must get that right in France'

The 2003 World Cup winner tells TRU that England's current environment 'seems a bit cosy' and feels the players and coaches need to be aligned if Steve Borthwick's side are to remembered for the right reasons.
9 September 2023

Rugby World Cup Highlights: Pool A - France v New Zealand

France managed to overcome a double try from Mark Telea as they defeated the All Blacks 27-13 in the opening game of the Rugby World Cup in Paris to take an early lead in Pool A.
9 September 2023

Match Centre: Rugby World Cup Pool A: France 27-13 New Zealand

Hosts France started the Rugby World Cup campaign with a 27-13 victory over three-time champions New Zealand in the Pool A opening game of the tournament at Stade de France in Paris.
8 September 2023

'Ireland will treat Romania with the utmost respect' - Tadhg Furlong

Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong stated that they will be treating Romania with 'utmost respect' when the two teams meet each other in the World Cup opener on Saturday.
8 September 2023

Teti Tela to start for Fiji at fly-half in Pool C game against Wales

Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui has made a forced change for the upcoming Rugby World Cup opener against Wales to be played on Sunday.
8 September 2023