Rugby

Sam Bruce, Deputy Editor, espn.com.auSep 9, 2023, 07:54 PM Close Sam was brought up on long drives and the dusty fields of north-west New South Wales, where he developed his love of rugby from an early age. He joined ESPN after a five-year stint heading up Fox Sports Australia’s digital rugby coverage. PARIS — The

Sep 4, 2023, 04:28 PM MARSEILLE, France, Sept 9 (Reuters) — Flyhalf George Ford kicked all the points to lead 14-man England to a brave 27-10 victory over Argentina in their Rugby World Cup Pool D fixture in Marseille on Saturday, a performance full of intensity and guile from coach Steve Borthwick’s side. George Ford

Sep 8, 2023, 10:35 PM The 2023 Rugby World Cup has officially kicked off with France opening the tournament with a stunning win over the All Blacks. These daily files will give you the latest reporting from around the World Cup as well as betting lines, what to watch for information and best reads. Check

Sep 8, 2023, 11:02 AM South Africa captain Siya Kolisi said their Rugby World Cup opener against a “great” Scotland team in Marseille on Sunday is the perfect opportunity to kick-start their title defence. The Springboks have not enjoyed the best of starts at the last two World Cups, losing to Japan in 2015 and

Sep 7, 2023, 10:35 PM The 2023 Rugby World Cup begins Friday [Saturday morning AEST] and teams are getting ready to kick off the action. These daily files will give you the latest reporting from around the World Cup as well as betting lines, what to watch for information and best reads. Check in with

Sam Bruce, Deputy Editor, espn.com.auSep 7, 2023, 01:28 PM Close Sam was brought up on long drives and the dusty fields of north-west New South Wales, where he developed his love of rugby from an early age. He joined ESPN after a five-year stint heading up Fox Sports Australia’s digital rugby coverage. PARIS — Ben

Sep 7, 2023, 12:47 AM The countdown is over, the 2023 Rugby World Cup has finally arrived with hosts France to launch the tournament with one of the biggest and most anticipated opening matches against the All Blacks in Paris. The blockbuster opening weekend continues with Australia, Italy and Ireland all taking to the pitch

Reuters and ESPN Sep 6, 2023, 06:51 AM New Zealand midfielder Jordie Barrett is in doubt for the World Cup opener against France while battling knee soreness, while Wallabies centre Samu Kerevi is also in doubt after he failed to complete parts of training on Tuesday. Barrett, who has proved a revelation at inside centre

Sep 6, 2023, 09:23 AM Fiji have been dealt a blow ahead of the Rugby World Cup after fly-half Caleb Muntz was ruled out of the tournament with a knee injury sustained in training on Monday, officials said. New Zealand-born Muntz, 23, only made his Fiji debut against Tonga this year but has quickly become

Liam Napier Sep 6, 2023, 01:54 AM World Cup openers don’t get any more enticing than New Zealand and France. We all know the rich history these nations share on the pinnacle stage. The famous French upsets in 1999 and 2007 that deeply scarred a nation; New Zealand’s triumphs in the 1987 and 2011 finals