England

Jonny May backs ‘genius’ Steve Borthwick to crack the code of rugby with England

England went out on their shields in Saturday’s World Cup semi-final defeat by South Africa, losing 16-15 to a late Handre Pollard penalty. Jonny May is backing Steve Borthwick to crack the code...

Danny Care hoping England’s World Cup efforts have won over disillusioned fans

Steve Borthwick’s men had came under fire before the tournament but were minutes away from reaching the World Cup final. Danny Care hopes a heartbreaking defeat by South Africa in Saturday’s...

Courtney Lawes to retire from England duty when Rugby World Cup ends

Test centurion Courtney Lawes will retire from England duty following the Rugby World Cup. The 34-year-old’s bid to finish his international career on a high was cruelly ended by Saturday’s...

Rugby World Cup 2023 final is closest yet according to World Rugby Men’s Rankings

South Africa and New Zealand go into Saturday’s showpiece occasion in Saint-Denis as the leading teams in the world, separated by a mere 1.23 points.   The final of Rugby World Cup 2023...

Stats review - the figures behind the losing semi-finalists

Argentina's dream of reaching their first Rugby World Cup was ended by free-flowing New Zealand while England's kicking game served them brilliantly against South Africa until scrum penalties took their...

Wayne Barnes to referee Rugby World Cup 2023 final

England’s Wayne Barnes will take charge of the Rugby World Cup 2023 final between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on Saturday, 28 October. Barnes, the world’s most-capped referee...

Rugby World Cup semi-final review: All Blacks and Springboks set up record-breaking finale

Records will tumble at Stade de France, when two triple champions, New Zealand and South Africa, face one another for the Webb Ellis Cup. The Springboks have never lost a final, and are looking to become...

World Rugby statement regarding alleged discriminatory language

World Rugby takes all allegations of discriminatory behaviour extremely seriously.  We can confirm that we are formally reviewing the allegation made by England’s Tom Curry in relation to the...

Deon Davids 'Springboks v All Blacks is always a special battle'

Comments from South Africa assistant coach Deon Davids on Sunday following his team's dramatic 16-15 win over England at Stade de France to reach the final of Rugby World Cup 2023. Deon Davids, assistant...

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