When we first heard about the secret life of a ski-lover on the Côte d’Azur, we were taken aback. On a clear day, we are told, you can catch a…
Alan Dymock
Rugby World editor
Hidden gems, culture and food in Saint-Étienne
Sure we were in town for the best of international rugby. But along the way we were bowled over by the architecture, art and food in Saint-Étienne. Here is what…
Springboks hooker Bongi Mbonambi accused of racial slur against Tom Curry
The flanker is heard asking what to do about the foul-mouthed slur "white c***" being used
Nervy Springboks in World Cup final after edging England
They never know when they’re beaten, these South Africans. Behind for 75 minutes, the error-heavy Springboks snatched a 16-15 victory over England to make it back to the Rugby World…
All Blacks opted to play with 14 players in closing stages of win over Argentina
Such was the ease with which New Zealand made it into Rugby World Cup final again, that they chose to play the closing stages of their semi-final with Argentina a…
Analysis: England set-up offers chance to trouble Springboks attack
“When looking at how the losing sides ‘outplayed’ the winners, one thing stood out in the stats about England,” says analyst Ross Hamilton. “Actually England are really well set up…
2023 Rugby World Cup top try-scorer
Every time the tournament comes around, there’s an intriguing battle to top the charts as Rugby World Cup top try-scorer. And as things stand, Will Jordan of New Zealand has…
New Zealand into Rugby World Cup final. Again
The full horrors of the Rugby World Cup draw were on show as the All Blacks walked their semi-final against Argentina. New Zealand are into the Rugby World Cup final…
The key stats that show how to win a World Cup semi-final
It seems weird to say, but just looking at what we would normally think of as key stats, the losing teams ‘outplayed’ the winning teams in the Rugby World Cup…
Spanish newspaper discusses a joint Rugby World Cup bid for 2035
Could Italy, Portugal and Spain launch a successful bid?