It is often said there are two sides to every story and that certainly seems to be the case for Japan as they head into Rugby World Cup 2023. Japan…
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Rugby World Cup preview edition released
Ahead of the 2023 tournament in France, the Rugby World preview edition is on shelves now!
How the Springboks lineout defence works
The Springboks lineout didn’t compete too much in the Rugby Championship or the warm-ups until they played against New Zealand. At Twickenham, their lineout defence showed a different picture leading…
Rugby World Cup injuries update
Some big names have been ruled out of the tournament
Why All Black Scott Barrett escaped ban after red card
Scott Barrett is available for New Zealand’s Rugby World Cup opener against France on September 8 after avoiding a ban following his red card against South Africa. The second row received…
Who is Torsten van Jaarsveld? Ten facts about Namibian veteran
Veteran former Cheetahs and Bayonne hooker Torsten van Jaarsveld is set for his third World Cup in Namibian colours, after coach Phil Davies called up the veteran hooker for another…
Rhys Webb ‘demands B sample test’ as drug investigation continues
Former Wales and British & Irish Lions scrum-half Rhys Webb has been questioned by French anti-doping officers in connection with a positive drugs test. Webb formally requested his ‘B’ sample…
Tonga Rugby World Cup squad 2023
Here is where you can find Toutai Kefu's Tongan squad
The 2023 Rugby World Cup warm-ups results
Here are the friendly fixtures ahead of France 2023
France flex their muscles against Australia
So, France flex their muscles against Australia and the phoney war is over. The Summer Nations Series concluded with a sumptuous send-off for the World Cup hosts and favourites as…