From a fly-half in Loughborough’s fifth team to a lock for France at Test level, via a spell in Argentina. Paul Eddison reports
Tournaments
Who is Matthieu Jalibert? Ten facts about France’s World Cup fly-half
Matthieu Jalibert seems certain to be entrusted with France’s 10 shirt in the injury-enforced absence of Romain Ntamack for this World Cup. For some time, the two players were the…
Every time France have played New Zealand at the Rugby World Cup
France v New Zealand kicks off the 2023 Rugby World Cup tonight. It’s a match-up with history, in all senses of the phrase. The bare statistics tell part of the…
Ageing South Africa offer much more than just belligerence and box-kicking
For many of the Springboks this will be their last dance, can they succeed again?
Rugby World Cup opening ceremony – Everything explained
If you are searching for the details of the Rugby World Cup opening ceremony for 2023, you’ve come to the right place. Here is what to expect when the event…
Download our Rugby World Cup wallchart for FREE
When we say that a Rugby World Cup wallchart is an essential for the big tournament, trust us. We know. And while we recommend you seek out the full glossy…
The full list of teams at Rugby World Cup 2023
The Rugby World Cup is finally upon us, with the event in France kicking off 8 September, and finishing up on 28 October. It’s go time! And we know the…
Samoa coach reacts to ‘homegrown’ players debate ahead of World Cup
Seilala Mapusua called into question the definition of 'homegrown'
Bastien Chalureau in tears amid racism controversy on eve of World Cup
The second row's call up to the France squad following Paul Willemse's injury has sparked an outcry in France
Who is Michael Cheika: Ten things you should know about Argentina coach
Michael Cheika’s playing career took in stints in Australia, France and Italy, and his coaching career is just as travelled. He started out in Italy, courtesy of a Wallaby legend,…