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Owen Farrell ban decision reached with shock outcome for England fly-half
This is why Owen Farrell is free to play immediately
Inaugural WXV schedule confirmed
A mouth-watering repeat of the 2021 Rugby World Cup final is the highlight of the WXV schedule for the inaugural tournament. The three-tier tournament begins in October, with champions New…
Test rugby stars who have gone to tackle school
World Rugby introduced its Coaching Intervention Programme in July 2021 and since then several international rugby players have gone to ‘tackle school’ as it’s known. The programme was formally adopted…
France’s Romain Ntamack out of World Cup with ACL injury
France fly-half Romain Ntamack is out of the World Cup with an ACL injury. Ntamack was helped off the pitch at Saint-Etienne’s Stade Geoffroy-Guichard with a knee problem after 56…
Jack van Poortvliet out of World Cup as England call-up replacement
England scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet is out of the World Cup after it was confirmed he will need ankle surgery on the injury he picked up against Wales on Saturday.…
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…
Farrell red card puts World Cup in doubt after England discipline disaster
The England captain was one of four cards in 19-17 victory over Wales
How to watch France v Scotland: live stream the World Cup warm-up match
If their first Rugby World Cup warm-up match last weekend was anything to go by, you’re going to want to watch a France v Scotland live stream today (Saturday 12…