France have ‘no doubts’ Antoine Dupont will return for quarters

France’s coaching staff have revealed they have no doubts that their talismanic captain Antoine Dupont will be available for selection for their Rugby World Cup Quarter-final. The scrum-half suffered a fractured cheek in their resounding win over Namibia last week sparking concerns the 26 year old would miss the remainder of the tournament.

Read more

Crowley to start as Ireland name squad for warmup clash with Italy

Jack Crowley has been given the chance to stake his claim for Ireland’s fly-half role ahead of the World Cup after being selected to start Saturday’s Dublin clash with Italy. The in-form 23-year-old is preferred to Ross Byrne and the uncapped Ciaran Frawley in the absence of suspended captain Johnny Sexton.

Read more

Ireland to face South Africa and Scotland at 2023 Rugby World Cup

Ireland will face defending champions South Africa and near neighbours Scotland in the group stages of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Hosts France have been paired with three-time world champions New Zealand while England will face Argentina.

Read more

Superb South Africa stun England to win Rugby World Cup

Rugby World Cup 2019 Final England 12-32 South Africa  Fly-half Handre Pollard kicked a record 22 points to allow Siya

Read more

New Zealand see off Wales to win Third Place Playoff

Warren Gatland’s 12-year reign in charge of Wales ended with a 40-17 defeat against New Zealand in the World Cup bronze match in Tokyo. Steve Hansen ensured he left the All Blacks on a winning note as his side clinched third place in Japan with a six-try display.

Read more