The ‘war council’ moment during the recent World Cup semi-final between England and South Africa summed up the madness as well as the brilliance of the Springboks coaching duo. At…
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England Rugby World Cup squad – Borthwick names side for bronze final
Steve Borthwick has announced a 38-man training squad
World Rugby confirm Nations Championship details after vote
After passing through a Council vote, World Rugby have rubber-stamped a new biennial Nations Championship competition for the men’s game, which will feature two divisions of 12 Test teams and…
Rugby World Cup expansion confirmed with 24 teams in 2027
The next men's World Cup in Australia will feature six pools of four teams
Wayne Barnes to referee World Cup final as full list of officials confirmed
The Englishman will become the eighth official to referee a men's World Cup final
World Rugby review Curry’s claim that Mbonambi used racial slur in semi
Curry was heard telling the referee he had been called a "white c***"
A different sort of view of Nice
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…
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…
Borthwick says England’s semi-final loss can make them brilliant in future
Steve Borthwick was philosophical after England’s semi-final loss to South Africa, suggesting in time he will be able to find a seed from adversity that will help his side become…
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