Matthieu Jalibert seems certain to be entrusted with France’s 10 shirt in the injury-enforced absence of Romain Ntamack for this World Cup. For some time, the two players were the…
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Every time France have played New Zealand at the Rugby World Cup
France v New Zealand kicks off the 2023 Rugby World Cup tonight. It’s a match-up with history, in all senses of the phrase. The bare statistics tell part of the…
Ageing South Africa offer much more than just belligerence and box-kicking
For many of the Springboks this will be their last dance, can they succeed again?
Samoa coach reacts to ‘homegrown’ players debate ahead of World Cup
Seilala Mapusua called into question the definition of 'homegrown'
Bastien Chalureau in tears amid racism controversy on eve of World Cup
The second row's call up to the France squad following Paul Willemse's injury has sparked an outcry in France
Who is Michael Cheika: Ten things you should know about Argentina coach
Michael Cheika’s playing career took in stints in Australia, France and Italy, and his coaching career is just as travelled. He started out in Italy, courtesy of a Wallaby legend,…
Who is Joe Schmidt: Ten things you should know about All Blacks’ assistant
All Blacks’ assistant coach Joe Schmidt has enjoyed a storied career as a coach. He’s taken Leinster to the top of the European rugby tree, and guided Ireland to previously…
Watch: Ronan O’Gara in touchline scuffle with Clermont’s Benjamin Urdapilleta
La Rochelle are to demand that disciplinary officials take action after their head coach Ronan O’Gara was involved in a touchline scuffle with Clermont’s Argentinian fly-half Benjamin Urdapilleta in a…
Opinion: Brilliant Biggar is clearly the best Wales fly-half of the pro era
August saw Dan Biggar announce his impending retirement after the Rugby World Cup in 2023. He will finish on a minimum of 109 Test caps and bring to an end…
Rugby thrives on innovation, 7-1 split is beautiful South African genius
Our columnist Paul Williams is a fan of the latest Springbok tactic that has divided opinion