Rugby World Cup 2023

To say the first two World Cup warm-up matches for Steve Borthwick have been challenging might be an understatement but regardless of what has gone on, England now need to begin generating some momentum.

World Rugby will appeal against the decision to overturn the red card given to Owen Farrell against Wales which could see the England captain miss the start of the World Cup.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has released five players from the Rugby World Cup training squad ahead of their Rugby World Cup warm-up game against England.

Australia have been dealt a major blow ahead of their Rugby World Cup campaign with assistant coach Brad Davis resigning with immediate effect.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has included Alex Cuthbert and Johnny Williams in their starting line up for the upcoming Rugby World Cup warm-up game against South Africa to be played on Saturday.

Wales welcome world champions South Africa to Cardiff for their final warm-up game on Saturday and it is the last-chance saloon for those players battling for a place on the plane to France.

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has left out hooker Stuart McInally from the 33-man Rugby World Cup squad that was announced on Wednesday.

Scotland centre Huw Jones is upbeat about his team's chances in the upcoming Rugby World Cup campaign that will kick-off next month in France.

Former England head coach Sir Clive Woodward said the decision to overturn Owen Farrell's red card has made rugby "a complete and utter laughing stock".

England captain Owen Farrell has been cleared to play at the Rugby World Cup after his red card in Saturday's warm-up match against Wales at Twickenham was rescinded.

South Africa lock Jean Kleyn said they will be treating the warm-up fixture against Wales on Saturday as the start of the Rugby World Cup.

England scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet has been ruled out of the upcoming Rugby World Cup campaign in France following an ankle injury.

France have suffered a major blow ahead of the upcoming Rugby World Cup with fly-half Romain Ntamack set to miss the tournament according to a report.

A powerful performance in the final quarter did not prove enough as Scotland were edged out by France with a 27-30 margin in the Rugby World Cup warm-up game in Saint Etienne on Saturday.

South Africa scrum-half Faf de Klerk is confident of stepping into the fly-half role if the situation demands as they look to defend the Webb Ellis Cup.

Scotland captain Jamie Ritchie is excited about the prospect of leading his side into the upcoming Rugby World Cup campaign in France.

The Esher Director of Rugby discusses England as well as how he and his club are supporting the fight against MND.

Australia head coach Eddie Jones expressed confidence over the squad selected for the upcoming Rugby World Cup despite a dismal performance in the recently concluded Rugby Championship tournament.

England head coach Steve Borthwick has made 11 changes to the side ahead of their second World Cup warm-up fixture against Wales at Twickenham Stadium.

Australia are reportedly set to miss the services of Michael Hooper for the upcoming Rugby World Cup campaign in France.