Rugby

World Rugby launch investigation into French stadium chaos

Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. World Rugby have launched an investigation after supporters experienced serious delays entering the stadiums in Marseille for the World Cup clash between England and Argentina, and in Bordeaux for Ireland-Romania match. English supporters reported on social media it took them over an hour to get through security at the main gate at the

Wales on alert to expect ‘lightning bolts’ in World Cup opener against Fiji

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Thanks for signing up to the Sport email Wales have been put on alert to expect “lightning bolts” in their Rugby World Cup opener against Fiji on Sunday. It is the fifth-successive tournament for Wales and Fiji to meet, with

Wales on alert to expect ‘lightning bolts’ in World Cup opener against Fiji

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Thanks for signing up to the Sport email Wales have been put on alert to expect “lightning bolts” in their Rugby World Cup opener against Fiji on Sunday. It is the fifth-successive tournament for Wales and Fiji to meet, with

Australia v Georgia LIVE: Rugby World Cup build-up, team news and latest updates

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Thanks for signing up to the Sport email Australia begin their Rugby World Cup campaign against Georgie with Eddie Jones fighting both the critics and a series of on-field problems. The enormous personality of Jones offers protection to this struggling

Lawes is backed to succeed as England captain in Farrell's absence

Courtney Lawes is backed to succeed as England captain in Owen Farrell’s suspended absence at Rugby World Cup by Ben Youngs and Dan Cole Owen Farrell will England’s first two Rugby World Cup games as he finishes a ban He’ll miss England’s clash with Argentina (Saturday) and Japan (September 16)  Latest Rugby World Cup 2023 news, including fixtures, live scores and results Ben Youngs and Dan Cole believe England have

RUGBY WORLD CUP DIGEST - DAY ONE: Mail Sport goes behind the scenes

RUGBY WORLD CUP DIGEST – DAY ONE: Mail Sport’s rugby experts bring you a behind the scenes look at France’s thrilling opening night win over New Zealand in Paris and how Wales and Ireland are gearing up in Bordeaux France beat New Zealand 27-13 to kick off the Rugby World Cup on Friday night  The favourites went head-to-head and played good rugby but nerves showed Latest Rugby World Cup 2023

Forget 2027, the Wallabies have the golden ticket right now

Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. If Dave Rennie and Dan McKellar were still coaching the Wallabies, and Michael Hooper and Quade Cooper were in the squad, Australia would be worth a sneaky wee investment to win the Rugby World Cup. How could a coach with a winning percentage of 38 per cent – the most abused statistic in

Ritchie claims Scotland want to play 'the fastest rugby in the world'

Scotland captain Jamie Ritchie claims his side will look to play ‘the fastest rugby in the world’ against reigning World Cup champions South Africa The Scotland captain issued a brave statement ahead of their opening match  The 27-year-old will play in his first World Cup after missing out in 2019 to injury Rugby World Cup 2023: Click here for Mail Sport’s latest coverage from France  Scotland captain Jamie Ritchie says

Alex Mitchell admits his World Cup journey has been 'weird'

Alex Mitchell admits his World Cup journey has been ‘weird’ after being included in England’s squad despite initial training omission… as he gets set to achieve his childhood dream Scrum-half Alex Mitchell will start in England’s World Cup opener vs Argentina  He did not make the original training squad but an injury opened the door for him Mitchell has described his excitement ahead of achieving a childhood dream  Alex Mitchell, entrusted

Rugby World Cup LIVE: New Zealand stun France with an early try

Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Key posts 5.41amFrance take the lead 5.23amAll Blacks stun with early try 5.00amThe view from inside the stadium 4.54amGood morning and welcome 1 of 1 France take the lead 19 min: France have taken the lead after winning a scrum penalty, and the superboot Tomas Ramos had no problems with the 35 metre