The innovative tap penalty move close to the line is well and truly back but the La Rochelle wall did not quite come off for the reigning European champions. Ronan…
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France Rugby World Cup jersey unveiled
The France Rugby World Cup jersey has been officially unveiled by the French union and kit supplier le Coq Sportif. The first out of the blocks ahead of the big…
“Irish fans are as confident as we’ve ever been going into a World Cup” says Rory McIlroy
It’s Masters time at Augusta, and golf is back in the spotlight. But that hasn’t stopped die hard Ulster and Ireland fan Rory McIlroy from being asked about the upcoming…
RFU racism investigation finds Luther Burrell’s claims to be true
An RFU investigation has found Luther Burrell’s claims of racism in the sport to be true, leaving the former England centre with a sense of closure. The RFU report published…
Top international teams to compete for $1m prize in New York tournament
World Rugby’s top-ranked sevens sides will compete for a record $1million prize pot in a new tournament billed as a “Hong Kong Sevens-style party” in New York this summer. The…
Another 40 players join rugby brain injury legal action
Another 40 former players have joined the rugby brain injury legal action brought against the game’s governing bodies over claims they suffered permanent damage playing the sport. Over 200 former…
Rugby World Cup Greatest Shocks
Owain Jones looks at eight of the biggest Rugby World Cup shocks to take place during the tournament.
Why the Hong Kong Sevens is one of rugby’s greatest events
Here's what you need to know about sevens' crown jewel event
The latest issue of Rugby World backs Ireland to win World Cup
Yes, we know, it’s a huge call – in the latest issue of Rugby World magazine, we have backed Ireland to win World Cup 2023 in France. The same Ireland…
England sweat on Cowan-Dickie injury ahead of World Cup
England are sweating on a Luke Cowan-Dickie injury ahead of the Rugby World Cup with the Exeter Chiefs star recovering from neck and ankle surgeries. Cowan-Dickie, 29, could have played…