Rugby World Cup
International men's rugby union competition
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The Men's Rugby World Cup is a rugby union tournament contested every four years between the top international teams, the winners of which are recognised as the World champions of the sport.
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England's World Cup countdown begins against France England begin their countdown to home Rugby World Cup next year with Test against France at Kingsholm Stadium.BBC Sport - Published | |
Kildunne commits to England for 2025 World Cup bid Full-back Ellie Kildunne says she is ready to "fight for her shirt" and focus on England's bid to win a home Rugby World Cup in 2025.BBC Sport - Published | |
Ashton Gate to host Rugby World Cup semi-finalsBristol's Ashton Gate will host both semi-finals at next year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup.BBC Sport - Published | |
Timoney & Izuchukwu in Ireland squad for South Africa tourIreland head coach Andy Farrell names his 35-man squad for this summer's two-Test tour against back-to-back Rugby World Cup winners South Africa.BBC Sport - Published | |
England's trailblazing 1994 World Cup winnersThe story of England's victory against the odds in the largely overlooked 1994 Rugby World Cup final.BBC Sport - Published | |
30 years on - England players reminisce about 1994 World Cup winOn the 30th anniversary of the final, England's Gill Burns and Giselle Mather reminisce about their Rugby World Cup victory against the USA in 1994.BBC Sport - Published | |
Man prosecuted for online abuse of match officialA man is prosecuted in Australia for abusing a match official on social media during last year's Rugby World Cup.BBC Sport - Published | |
Why Ireland have a 'swagger' since World CupUgo Monye, John Barclay, Sam Warburton and Chris Jones discuss how Ireland's mentality under head coach Andy Farrell has changed since they returned from the Rugby World Cup.BBC Sport - Published | |
Irish belief 'hasn't slipped away' before Six Nations defenceThe belief Ireland had prior to losing their Rugby World Cup quarter-final to New Zealand has not "slipped away", insists scrum coach John Fogarty.BBC Sport - Published | |
Pioneering ref Neville to retire at end of seasonIrish referee Joy Neville, the first woman to officiate at a men's Rugby World Cup, announces that she will retire at the end of the season.BBC Sport - Published | |
Six contenders for England's Six Nations squadEngland head coach Steve Borthwick is set to name his first squad since the Rugby World Cup. Who might he pick on Wednesday?BBC Sport - Published | |
Farrell signs new Ireland contract until end of 2027 World CupAndy Farrell signs a new long-term contract to remain as Ireland head coach until the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.BBC Sport - Published | |
Rugby World Cup final referee Barnes on social media abuseFormer rugby union referee Wayne Barnes speaks to BBC sports editor Dan Roan about the impact of social media abuse towards him and his family.BBC Sport - Published | 'Future is bright' for WXV winners EnglandMarlie Packer and Louis Deacon hope England's WXV1 success can be built upon, with a home Rugby World Cup to come in 2025.BBC Sport - Published |
World Cup final referee Barnes announces retirementEngland's Wayne Barnes announces his retirement from refereeing following his appearance in last Saturday's Rugby World Cup final.BBC Sport - Published | South Africa return home after winning World CupSouth Africa given a heroes' welcome as they return home after winning the Rugby World Cup.BBC Sport - Published |
Jones resigns from role as Australia head coachEddie Jones steps down from his position as head coach of Australia, who went out in the pool stage of this year's Rugby World Cup.BBC Sport - Published | Who makes Opta's team of the 2023 Rugby World Cup?Opta Stats has scored each player's performances throughout the 48 Rugby World Cup games - who makes the best XV?BBC Sport - Published |
The best stats from World Cup record-breaking BoksAs South Africa celebrate a record fourth Rugby World Cup win, we look at some of the key statistics of their success.BBC Sport - Published | 'New Zealand wanted the win, South Africa needed it'For South Africa, a country short on good news stories, losing the Rugby World Cup final and letting down 62m people was unthinkable.BBC Sport - Published |
Red card something I will live with forever - CaneNew Zealand captain Sam Cane says his red card in the Rugby World Cup final defeat by South Africa is something he will have to "live with forever".BBC Sport - Published | Pollard kicks South Africa to World Cup victoryWatch highlights as South Africa clinch a record fourth Rugby World Cup title, beating 14-man New Zealand to retain their crown in Paris.BBC Sport - Published |
South Africa edge out New Zealand in epic finalSouth Africa clinch a record fourth Rugby World Cup title by doing just enough to deny 14-man New Zealand and retain their crown in a helter-skelter final in Paris.BBC Sport - Published | South Africa beat New Zealand to win back-to-back Rugby World CupsSouth Africa have made it back-to-back Rugby World Cup wins with a victory over New Zealand.Sky News - Published |
Springboks' big bet spices powerhouse World Cup finalSouth Africa are deploying a high-risk strategy in the highest-stakes game as New Zealand await in the Rugby World Cup final.BBC Sport - Published | How 'incredibly tight' World Cup final will be wonNew Zealand will squeeze past South Africa in an "incredibly tight" Rugby World Cup final on Saturday, says 2003 World Cup winner Paul Grayson.BBC Sport - Published |
England narrowly beat Argentina to World Cup bronzeWatch the key moments as England narrowly beat Argentina 26-23 to end their Rugby World Cup campaign with a victory and win a bronze medal in Paris.BBC Sport - Published | England sneak past Pumas in third-place play-offEngland complete their Rugby World Cup campaign by overcoming a proud Argentina performance in the third-place play-off in Paris.BBC Sport - Published |
Rugby World Cup final: New Zealand v South Africa build-upFollow BBC Radio 5 Live commentary and text updates of the Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and South Africa.BBC Sport - Published | New Zealand v South Africa match preview, team news & statsTeam news, match preview and statistics for New Zealand and South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final in Paris on Saturday.BBC Sport - Published |
World Cup final biggest game of 'our lifetime' - KolisiSouth Africa captain Siya Kolisi says a game of the magnitude of Saturday's Rugby World Cup final will not been seen again in "our lifetime".BBC Sport - Published | |
