Browsing: Rugby Union

Why the existential angst?

Love them or loathe them, you have to admire the Boks.

The Springboks produced a defensive masterclass in Paris to bag their fourth title.

World Rugby confirm ruling over Tom Curry racial slur allegation against Bongi Mbonambi The Independent says Bongi Mbonambi is free to play in the Rugby…

England were agonisingly close to victory.

Telegraph Sport – Smith blows door open to Steward Marcus Smith injury blow opens door for Freddie Steward to face South Africa TELEGRAPH SPORT SAYS…

France suffer painful symmetry with Ireland as Springboks continue southern dominance The Independent says Ireland and New Zealand played out the greatest Rugby World Cup…

Steve Borthwick hails ‘written off’ England after reaching World Cup semi-final The Independent says England head coach Steve Borthwick hailed his players’ composure and resilience…

Dupont upset with referee after France’s Rugby World Cup exit to South Africa The Guardian says Antoine Dupont questioned the performance of the referee, Ben…

Steve Borthwick’s side will now take on either France or South Africa.

‘You’re the best dad.’

Wales are OUT of the Rugby World Cup.

Rugby World Cup: Wales yet to rule out injured players for Argentina quarter-final BBC Sport says Wales insists they have not yet ruled out anybody…

Ireland 36-14 Scotland: ‘Irish top pool in style to set up biggest challenge yet’ BBC Sport says This time, there was to be no heart-stopping…

Rugby World Cup: England sleepwalk into last eight with Samoa escape BBC Sport says Owen Farrell leads the on-pitch debrief after England’s one-point win over…

Uruguay 36-26 Namibia: Second-half fightback denies Namibia first Rugby World Cup win BBC Sport says the African nation a first win in the competition. Two…

Eddie Jones ‘committed’ to Australia after reports of Japan interview The Guardian says Eddie Jones has claimed he is committed to coaching Australia but could…

Rugby World Cup: Wales fans’ joy after Australia mauled The Rugby World Cup is heating up after Wales shockingly beat Australia to seal a place…

Fiji can shock Australia at the Rugby World Cup.

‘Written off a bit too early…’

How will they fare in France?

England have little chance of winning the World Cup.

Airport and public transport strikes could impact thousands of people travelling to the Rugby World Cup.

Here’s who’s tipped to take the Webb Ellis trophy home.

The head coach oversaw England’s biggest defeat at Twickenham in 116 years.