The Billy Vunipola ban for a high shot on Andrew Porter in England’s Rugby World Cup warm-up has been set at three Test matches – but will come down to…
Alan Dymock
Rugby World editor
Farrell banned for two games at Rugby World Cup
The England captain will miss matches against Argentina and Japan
Jaco Peyper will referee World Cup opener
It’s a huge honour to be asked to referee the Rugby World Cup curtain-raiser – and for the second time in his career Jaco Peyper will referee the World Cup…
“English rugby is digging its own grave,” says Danny Cipriani
Former England fly-half Danny Cipriani has condemned controlling coaching styles in England, saying it is “digging its own grave.” In a lengthy post on X – the social media site…
Wallaroos slam Rugby Australia in social media letter
In an orchestrates call-out, members of Australia’s Wallaroos took to social media to collectively hammer Rugby Australia for their approach to elite women’s rugby. In a letter posted across social…
Watch Eddie Jones swipe at media “negativity” as Wallabies head for France
There was no missing the latest Eddie Jones swipe at the media. Talking at Sydney Airport as the Wallabies prepared to depart to France, for the rugby world Cup, the…
Rate Eben Etzebeth acting – Rugby World Cup winner turns soap star
Yes, you read that right. This is your chance to see Eben Etzebeth acting. The Rugby World Cup-winning lock appeared in two episodes of Afrikaans medical soap Binnelanders. What do…
Watch: Dupont deflates ball with box-kick against Scotland
We’ve seen a lot from France captain Antoine Dupont, from breaks and incredible defence to booming kicks. Well maybe we can say we’ve seen it all after the clip of…
Video of Ronan O’Gara’s French team talk goes viral
It’s a look behind the curtain, as French television channel Canal+ aired scenes from inside the camp of two-time European champions, La Rochelle. But in the aftermath, it’s coach Ronan…
TMO Bunker upgrades Zander Fagerson yellow card to a red
We had seen the yellow card review system being used in the World Rugby U20 Championships, and then it was announced for the Rugby World Cup warm-ups that the TMO…