Rugby World Cup 2023

France have suffered another blow ahead of the home Rugby World Cup campaign with lock Paul Willemse withdrawn from the squad due to an injury.

Australia are likely to be without their most experienced player James Slipper for the Rugby World Cup opener against Georgia to be played at Stade de France on Saturday.

Springbok legend Morne Steyn has backed fly-half Manie Libbok to have a successful World Cup despite his inconsistent performances leading into the showpiece event.

France have been dealt an injury blow ahead of the Rugby World Cup with centre Jonathan Danty set to miss the tournament opener against New Zealand on 8th September.

South Africa back-row Duane Vermeulen insisted that the Boks need to improve their discipline as they head to the Rugby World Cup campaign in France.

Following their display against New Zealand, South Africa reminded everyone why they are the reigning holders of the World Cup and why they should not be at all underestimated in France.

Argentina head coach Michael Cheika insisted that his side will not be taking England lightly when the two teams lock horns with each other in the Rugby World Cup opener despite their indifferent form leading into the tournament.

Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray is upbeat about his team's chances in the upcoming Rugby World Cup campaign.

England head coach Steve Borthwick has included winger Jonny May in his 33-man Rugby World Cup squad following the injury to Anthony Watson.

Ireland have left out veteran prop Cian Healy from the 33-man Rugby World Cup squad announced on Sunday.

Wales fly-half Dan Biggar has announced that he will be retiring from international rugby at the end of the upcoming Rugby World Cup.

Conor Murray and Rob Herring scored second half tries as Ireland came from behind to edge out Samoa 17-13 in their final Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture in Bayonne.

Scotland scored five second half tries as they defeated Georgia with a 33-6 margin in the Rugby World Cup warm-up game at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Ireland have changed the date for the announcement of Rugby World Cup squad which will now be unveiled on Sunday.

In his latest column for TRU, Sale Sharks’ Josh Beaumont discusses what he wants to see from England, the role George Ford can play at the World Cup, the importance of self-discipline + much more.

Will Skelton will be leading Australia for the first time as they face home side France in the final warm-up game in Paris ahead of the Rugby World Cup.

In two weeks time, France face New Zealand in the opening game of the Rugby World Cup and it feels like there has never been more pressure on a host country to deliver.

Friday night’s match against New Zealand in front of an expectant Twickenham crowd will be South Africa’s final World Cup warm-up fixture before heading to France.

England head coach Steve Borthwick has named Courtney Lawes as the captain for the final World Cup warm-up fixture against Fiji to be played on Saturday.

England have been dealt another blow ahead of the Rugby World Cup with winger Anthony Watson ruled out of the tournament due to a calf injury.