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Warren Gatland ‘pretty confident’ Taulupe Faletau will be fit for World Cup

Wales boss Warren Gatland says he is “pretty confident” that star back-row forward Taulupe Faletau will be available for World Cup selection. The Cardiff number eight, who has won 100 caps,...

Shocks aplenty as Wallabies announce Rugby World Cup 2023 squad

Eddie Jones has made several huge calls as he announces the 33-player Wallabies squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France.   Co-captain Michael Hooper and Quade Cooper are among the exclusions, with...

Ellis Genge reckons Rugby World Cup in France will be a ‘wide open’ tournament

England prop Ellis Genge believes the Rugby World Cup in France is a “wide open” tournament.   Only four countries – New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and England – have...

Peni Ravai re-signs with Reds; Massimo De Lutiis returns to Queensland

Fijian Test prop Peni Ravai has re-signed with the Queensland Reds through 2024 after impressing in his debut Super Rugby Pacific season.  The 33-year-old was yesterday named in Fiji’s squad...

Ospreys loose-forward joins Newcastle Falcons

Ospreys back-rower Sam Cross has become Newcastle Falcons’ 14th senior signing ahead of the new season, joining on a two-year deal. The 30-year-old has made 72 appearances for Ospreys and has two...

Argentina name 33-man squad for RWC

Julián Montoya was named as Argentina captain in the teams final Squad Announcement ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.  Los Pumas today released their final 33-man squad for the upcoming tournament...

Updated Men's World Rankings

Japan are at their lowest position in almost eight years after their loss this weekend. Saturday’s 35-12 defeat to Fiji in Tokyo will see them fall two places to 14th, a position they...

Boks on track for RWC with morale-boosting win in Buenos Aires

The Springboks proved they are on track with their Rugby World Cup preparations as they delivered a strong second-half performance to overpower Argentina 24-13 in the first of three warm-up games at Velez...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: New Zealand v Australia

Major World Ranking Movements On The Cards

For several teams, the countdown to Rugby World Cup 2023 begins for real this weekend as they take to the pitch for the first of their warm-up fixtures. Scotland and Italy were the first European teams...