Farrell cleared for World Cup after red card not upheld
Owen Farrell will lead England into the World Cup after his red card against Wales was not upheld by a disciplinary panel, making him free to play with immediate effect. …
Rugby Union
France assess flyhalf options in the absence of Ntamack
France’s World Cup prospects have suffered with the injury to flyhalf Romain Ntamack, but coach Fabien Galthie has several options to replace the star. Among the possibilities are Matthieu Jalibert, …
Arundell, Vunipola back for England-Wales return game
Winger Henry Arundell has overcome a hamstring injury and will start for England in their Rugby World Cup warm-up rematch with Wales at Twickenham on Saturday as coach Steve Borthwick …
Hooper ’50-50′ as huge Wallabies World Cup call looms
Tim Horan rates Michael Hooper a 50-50 chance of World Cup selection and hopes Rugby Australia “give him the option” to go out on his terms if the Wallabies champion …
Fiji pick uncapped prop, omit Volavola from World Cup
Pacific Nations Cup champion Fiji have picked uncapped prop Jone Koroiduadua and left behind veteran five-eighth Ben Volavola in their Rugby World Cup squad. Koroiduadua, who can prop on both …
Fiji pick uncapped prop, omit Volavola from World Cup
Pacific Nations Cup champion Fiji have picked uncapped prop Jone Koroiduadua and left behind veteran five-eighth Ben Volavola in their Rugby World Cup squad. Koroiduadua, who can prop on both …
Henry Slade omitted from England Rugby World Cup squad
Henry Slade has been left out of England’s World Cup squad in an unexpected selection twist from head coach Steve Borthwick. Slade has been an automatic pick in the midfield …
Springboks change 14 for Pumas rematch in Buenos Aires
Hooker Bongi Mbonambi will lead a new-look South Africa side in their Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture against Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday, with a potential debut off the …
Springboks change 14 for Pumas rematch in Buenos Aires
Hooker Bongi Mbonambi will lead a new-look South Africa side in their Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture against Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday, with a potential debut off the …
‘Wise’ Cooper steering Wallabies into Bledisloe battle
With the Wallabies missing two of their leaders, Quade Cooper has stepped up to help his troubled team try to match the might of the All Blacks. The Australians headed …