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Jaco Peyper to referee opening match of Rugby World Cup 2023

South Africa’s Jaco Peyper will referee the Rugby World Cup 2023 opening match between hosts France and New Zealand at Stade de France on 8 September.   With global excitement building,...

Scotland name team for final match before the upcoming Rugby World Cup

Jamie Ritchie will lead Scotland in their final match before the upcoming Rugby World Cup, as head coach Gregor Townsend today named his squad for The Famous Grouse Nations Series fixture against...

‘Instrumental’ Dan Sheehan would be ‘big loss’ for Ireland – Mike Catt

Assistant coach Mike Catt admits injured hooker Dan Sheehan is “instrumental” in Ireland’s style of play and would be a “big loss” for the Rugby World Cup.   Sheehan...

Italy name Rugby World Cup squad which feature Riccioni and Varney

Prop Marco Riccioni and scrumhalf Stephen Varney have both been included in Italy's 33-man squad for next month's World Cup, despite suffering injuries against Ireland in their recent warm-up game. Coach...

Tonga omit Folau, pick uncapped Coleman for World Cup

Former Australia fullback Israel Folau missed out on Tonga's Rugby World Cup squad while former Wallabies teammate Adam Coleman was picked even though he's yet to play for Tonga. Tonga included five former...

Springboks climb to third in World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered

South Africa move above France thanks to their record 52-16 win over Wales in Cardiff on Saturday, while Paraguay are the other big winners from the weekend.   South Africa have replaced France...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Italy v Romania

Fit-again Ange Capuozzo one of eight Italy changes versus Romania

Italy head coach Kieran Crowley has made eight changes to his team for this Saturday’s clash with Romania in San Benedetto del Tronto, including the timely recall of the fit-again Ange...

Top 10 Signings Heading into the New Pro D2 Season

  The ProD2 kicks-off this weekend so we’ve had a look at the top 10 players coming into France’s second division competition this season. *Listed in alphabetical order   Gervais...

Stuart McInally to retire after omission from Scotland’s Rugby World Cup squad

Stuart McInally’s rugby career is over after the long-serving Edinburgh hooker was one of four players cut from Scotland’s 33-man World Cup squad.   The 33-year-old, who captained the...