Rugby World Cup referee calls bunker system a ‘mistake’ – and wants to face media

[ad_1] Raynal, who refereed England’s victories against both Argentina and Fiji at the World Cup in France, has bemoaned the lack of transparency created by the bunker. “I think it…

South Africa Holds Off New Zealand to Win the Rugby World Cup

[ad_1] On any given day, whichever 15 men happen to be wearing the jersey of the New Zealand All Blacks can be the most fearsome outfit known to rugby. The…

Rugby World Cup 2023: Final and bronze final fixture, full schedule and TV guide

[ad_1] South Africa pulled off a great escape to beat England 16-15 at the death and keep its title defense at the Rugby World Cup alive.  The Springboks will now…

England v South Africa live: Score and updates from the Rugby World Cup semi-final

[ad_1] The similarities with South Africa’s travails between tournaments are telling. Just as the Springboks’ journey from London to Yokohama was rocky and predominantly downhill, so was England’s from Yokohama…

England v Fiji result: Borthwick’s team survive scare to book Rugby World Cup semi-final spot

[ad_1] As England assemble a quirky backline featuring Smith at full-back, Raiwalui has retained Vilimoni Botitu for what will be just a third start of his professional career in the…

Boos bring England to life as ugly win puts one foot into Rugby World Cup quarters

[ad_1] Ford gets us under way in Nice. A reminder of the teams: England starting XV: F Steward; J May, J Marchant, M Tuilagi, E Daly; G Ford, A Mitchell;…

Elite sport to continue in France despite lockdown: minister

[ad_1] FILE PHOTO: French Junior Minister for Sports Roxana Maracineanu arrives to attend the weekly cabinet meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, July 7, 2020. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier PARIS…

Rugby-Inspired France gear up for Six Nations finale with Wales win

[ad_1] PARIS, Oct 24 (Reuters) – France geared up for the Six Nations Super Saturday in style as Antoine Dupont scored a couple of tries in a 38-21 home victory…

Rugby-Reshuffled France see off Italy to set up England final

[ad_1] PARIS, Nov 28 (Reuters) – A revamped France beat Italy 36-5 at home on Saturday to top Autumn Nations Cup Group B and set up a bizarre final with…

Rugby World Cup 2023: Match schedule, how to watch, latest news and odds

[ad_1] Theo Dan, the uncapped Saracens hooker, has been announced as a wildcard selection in Steve Borthwick’s World Cup training squad. Borthwick has now overseen three weeks of camps since…