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…

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;…

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…