Courtney Lawes and Owen Farrell take part in England captain's run

Courtney Lawes and suspended Owen Farrell take part in England captain’s run as Steve Borthwick’s side begin their final preparations before Saturday’s Rugby World Cup opener against Argentina Courtney Lawes will lead the side with George Ford and Ellis Genge his deputies Steve Borthwick has named a perhaps surprising side to take on Argentina   England […]

Eddie Jones rolls the dice with Wallabies XV for World Cup opener

Eddie Jones rolls the dice on least experienced Wallabies team since 2003 for Rugby World Cup opener with three shock changes and the most unlikely of debutants Ben Donaldson will start at fullback in Wallabies’ World Cup opener Never previously played in no.15 jersey for Australia, usually a fly-half Wallabies take on Georgia from 2am AEST […]

Stuart Hogg: Scotland can cause a stir in wide open Rugby World Cup

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend is quietly confident ahead of the tournament I’m massively excited for the World Cup. After announcing my retirement, this is the first opportunity I’ve ever had to be a genuine fan of rugby and see everything the tournament has to offer. A World Cup only comes around every four years. […]

I won two Rugby World Cups: Here’s what you need to do

Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Times have changed. The rugby we will witness at the Rugby World Cup in 2023 will look a lot different to the action I was a part of when I played in my Rugby World Cup victory in […]

Johnny Sexton will lead Ireland's charge into the 2023 World Cup

Johnny Sexton will lead Ireland’s charge into the 2023 World Cup following his return from injury and suspension – as Andy Farrell prepares to name his squad for Romania opener Johnny Sexton is set to be named in Ireland’s side for their World Cup opener  Andy Farrell is preparing to list a strong side to […]

Kurt McQuilkin's Irish affinity gives him high hopes for Farrell's men

EXCLUSIVE: Former Leinster coach Kurt McQuilkin is the original Celtic Kiwi… his heart is still with Ireland and he has high hopes for Andy Farrell’s side at the Rugby World Cup McQuilkin is the original Celtic Kiwi – born in New Zealand, with an Irish heart  57-year-old was astounded by Ireland’s performance against All Blacks […]