Rugby World Cup 2023

Tamati Williams wary of South African scrum power

All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams stated that they will be wary of the scrum power of the Springboks as the two teams lock horns with each other in the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday.
24 October 2023

'Important to start well against South Africa in World Cup final' - Scott McLeod

New Zealand defence coach Scott McLeod emphasized on the need to have a positive start in the upcoming Rugby World Cup final against South Africa on Saturday.
24 October 2023

World Rugby to review South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi's alleged racial slur

World Rugby officially announced that they are conducting an investigation into the accusations made against Springboks hooker Bongi Mbonambi during the recently concluded Rugby World Cup semi-final against England.
23 October 2023

Aaron Smith on a burning desire to fix 2019 World Cup semi-final defeat and signing off on a high

The legendary All Blacks No.9 will play his final game for New Zealand in the World Cup final - and he is hoping for a memorable conclusion to his international career.
23 October 2023

New Zealand narrow down gap with South Africa in latest World Rugby Rankings

New Zealand have narrowed down the gap with the top positioned South Africa in the World Rugby Rankings following the Rugby World Cup semi-finals.
23 October 2023

Courtney Lawes to retire from international rugby after conclusion of World Cup

Lawes, who is England’s fifth-most capped men’s player, is set for international retirement after 'bronze final' against Argentina on Friday.
22 October 2023

England's Tom Curry accuses South Africa's Bongi Mbonambi of alleged racial slur during World Cup semi-final

England flanker Tom Curry has accused South Africa's Bongi Mbonambi of calling him a 'white c**t' in their World Cup semi-final defeat on Saturday night.
22 October 2023

'Our discipline was awful in first half' - South Africa captain Siya Kolisi

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi admitted that his side's indiscipline in the first half almost costed them the Rugby World Cup semi-final game against England.
22 October 2023

'The players should be incredibly proud' - England coach Steve Borthwick

England head coach Steve Borthwick said that his players should be 'incredibly proud' of his team's performance in the ongoing Rugby World Cup.
22 October 2023

Rugby World Cup Highlights: Semi-final: England v South Africa

South Africa kept their hope of title defence alive as Handre Pollard's decisive penalty goal in the closing stage saw them edge out England 16-15 in the Rugby World Cup semi-final. Watch all the key moments of the high octane encounter.
22 October 2023

England 'proud' but left crestfallen as South Africa dig deep to secure place in World Cup final

South Africa dashed England's World Cup dreams as a late Handre Pollard penalty snatched a 16-15 victory for the Springboks in an absorbing contest at the Stade de France.
21 October 2023

Can England upset the applecart to beat South Africa?

Saturday's semi-final meeting in Paris will see the Springboks enter as heavy favourites but if there are areas where England can gain the upper hand, it could be an historic night for Borthwick’s boys.
21 October 2023

Rugby World Cup Highlights: Semi-final: Argentina v New Zealand

New Zealand displayed dominance as they stormed into the Rugby World Cup final following a 44-6 victory over Argentina in Paris on Friday. Watch the highlights from the clash.
21 October 2023

New Zealand ease past Argentina to reach World Cup final

New Zealand are into a fifth World Cup final after beating Argentina 44-6 in a largely underwhelming clash in Paris.
20 October 2023

Tom Curry and England will look to use past experiences to help them topple South Africa

Curry has both positive and negative memories of facing the world champions as England prepare to overcome the almighty challenge of the Springboks.
20 October 2023

South Africa are more than a trophy-driven team - Siya Kolisi

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi insisted that the Springboks have a bigger purpose than winning trophies as they face England in the semi-final of the Rugby World Cup on Friday.
20 October 2023

Maro Itoje positive England are going to be celebrating on Saturday night

England second-row Maro Itoje expressed confidence that his side will emerge victorious in the weekend's Rugby World Cup semi-final against South Africa.
20 October 2023

'New Zealand have massive respect for Argentina' - Ian Foster

All Blacks head coach Ian Foster insisted that they have immense respect for Argentina as the two teams meet each other in the semi-final of the Rugby World Cup on Friday.
20 October 2023

Freddie Steward and Joe Marler included in England line up for semi-final against South Africa

England head coach Steve Borthwick has made three changes to the starting XV for the upcoming Rugby World Cup semi-final against South Africa.
19 October 2023

Argentina's fans will bring the noise in Paris - and Los Pumas have slowly turned up the volume on their World Cup campaign

Following an underwhelming display against England in their tournament opener, Argentina have built their way to another World Cup semi-final.
19 October 2023