A French court is on Tuesday to deliver its verdict in the trial of Bernard Laporte, a towering figure in French rugby, for corruption and influence-peddling less than a year before France hosts the World Cup.
Eddie Jones’ role as England head coach is under serious threat amid speculation about the departures of senior backroom staff, according to reports.
Former Wallabies centre Tim Horan believes New Zealand will be “the team to beat” at the 2023 World Cup in France after a strong finish to 2022.
Former England flyhalf Stuart Barnes says the Springboks should be considered among the top three contenders to win the 2023 World Cup in France.
With less than 10 months to go to the World Cup, hosts France welcome holders South Africa to Marseille on Saturday but the home side are refusing the title of tournament “favourites” despite an 11-match unbeaten run.
Andy Farrell says the side that loses Saturday’s Test between Ireland and the Springboks could come out stronger when the two teams meet again in next year’s World Cup.
Wednesday marked the three-year anniversary of the 2019 World Cup final, but Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks are firmly focused on their preparations for the next global tournament in France in 2023.
RG Snyman’s hopes of being part of the Springboks’ plans for the 2023 World Cup have taken another big blow in the latest update from Munster.
South Africa’s bid to retain the World Cup may well hinge on the Springbok talent that emerges in SA A matches against Munster and Bristol during the November tour, according to MARK KEOHANE.
The chief executive of the 2023 Rugby World Cup was removed from his position on Tuesday by tournament organisers after he was suspended by France’s sports minister due to “alarming managerial practices”.
