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Rugby World Cup

Jonny Wilkinson calls for England to find consistency before World Cup

England's flanker Ben Earl is tackled as he runs with the ball during of the Six Nations match against France.
England's flanker Ben Earl is tackled as he runs with the ball during of the Six Nations match against France.

Dave Rennie shakes up All Blacks backroom team as 2027 Rugby World Cup looms

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - International - Scotland v Australia - Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain - October 29, 2022 Australia head coach Dave Rennie celebrates after the match REUTERS/Russell Cheyne/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - International - Scotland v Australia - Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain - October 29, 2022 Australia head coach Dave Rennie celebrates after the match REUTERS/Russell Cheyne/File Photo

Eddie Jones says England would be ‘foolhardy’ to sack Steve Borthwick before Rugby World Cup

Japan coach Eddie Jones believes that the Rugby Football Union should have more patience with England coach Steve Borthwick.
Japan coach Eddie Jones believes that the Rugby Football Union should have more patience with England coach Steve Borthwick.

Georgia caught in doping scandal as players allegedly swapped urine samples

FILE PHOTO: A WADA logo is seen at the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Symposium in Lausanne, Switzerland, March 12, 2024. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A WADA logo is seen at the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Symposium in Lausanne, Switzerland, March 12, 2024. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo

League international Lomax signs two-year Wallabies deal

Record pre-sale for 2027 World Cup as 750,000 tickets are snapped up

New Zealand’s All Blacks name Dave Rennie as coach

New Zealand's All Blacks named Dave Rennie to replace Scott Robertson who was sacked midway through a four-year contract.
New Zealand's All Blacks named Dave Rennie to replace Scott Robertson who was sacked midway through a four-year contract.

South Africa and New Zealand won't host a World Cup any time soon, says Oberholzer

Andy Farrell hails Ireland progress after record win over England in Six Nations rugby clash

Ireland fullback Jamie Osborne (on the ground) going over the line to score a try during the 42-21 Six Nations' win over England at Twickenham in London on Feb 21, 2026.
Ireland fullback Jamie Osborne (on the ground) going over the line to score a try during the 42-21 Six Nations' win over England at Twickenham in London on Feb 21, 2026.

France coach Fabien Galthie lauds ‘success story’ Italy ahead of Six Nations clash

Italy's Lorenzo Pani skipping past the challenge of Sam Prendergast during Ireland's 20-13 Rugby Six Nations win at Lansdowne Road in Dublin on Feb 14, 2026.
Italy's Lorenzo Pani skipping past the challenge of Sam Prendergast during Ireland's 20-13 Rugby Six Nations win at Lansdowne Road in Dublin on Feb 14, 2026.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.