Rugby World Cup
International men's rugby union competition
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The Rugby World Cup is a men's 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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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 | Rugby World Cup: England play Argentina for third place - build-upFollow text updates and radio commentary from 19:30 BST as England face Argentina to decide the third-placed team at the Rugby World Cup.BBC Sport - Published |
'Springboks got out of jail to reach final'Springbok legend Joel Stransky says a never-say-die mentality helped South Africa beat England at the Rugby World Cup - but New Zealand are favourites in the final.BBC Sport - Published | Mbonambi clear to start World Cup finalSouth Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi will start against New Zealand in Saturday's Rugby World Cup final after a ruling there was "insufficient evidence" he used a racial slur towards Tom Curry.BBC Sport - Published |
Curry starts for England in Argentina play-offFlanker Tom Curry starts England's Rugby World Cup third-place play-off against Argentina after a week of controversy.BBC Sport - Published | 2027 Rugby World Cup will be more compact - GilpinThe 2027 Rugby World Cup will be a "more compact" tournament which will lead to "more interest and bigger audiences", says World Rugby boss Alan Gilpin.BBC Sport - Published |
Disco lights and dark arts - meet South Africa's 'scientist of rugby'From video games to uniting a nation, Rassie Erasmus constantly finds new ways to drill and motivate a South Africa team targeting back-to-back Rugby World Cup triumphs.BBC Sport - Published | England's Barnes to referee World Cup finalEngland's Wayne Barnes is chosen as referee for the Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and South Africa in Paris on Saturday.BBC Sport - Published |
The history & rivalry of New Zealand v South AfricaSaturday's Rugby World Cup final between the All Blacks and the Springboks will provide another chapter in a storied rugby union rivalry.BBC Sport - Published | Lawes to retire from England duty at World Cup endEngland vice-captain Courtney Lawes will retire from international duty at the conclusion of the Rugby World Cup.BBC Sport - Published |
England rugby player says he was racially abused during World Cup semi-finalEngland flanker Tom Curry has said he was racially abused by a South Africa player during their Rugby World Cup semi-final in Paris on Saturday night.Sky News - Published | South Africa's Mbonambi accused of racial slur in winEngland flanker Tom Curry reported that South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi used a racial slur towards him during the Springboks' Rugby World Cup semi-final win.BBC Sport - Published |
South Africa fight back to beat England in World Cup semi-finalWatch highlights as South Africa stage a late fightback to deny England a place in the Rugby World Cup final.BBC Sport - Published | Brave England edged out as Boks make finalEngland fall agonisingly short of a supreme upset and a fifth Rugby World Cup final as South Africa come on strong to snatch victory in Paris.BBC Sport - Published |
England vs South Africa: Rugby World Cup semi-final updatesSky News - Published | Late South Africa comeback denies England Rugby World Cup final placeEngland missed out on a place in the Rugby World Cup final after a narrow defeat to holders South Africa.Sky News - Published |
England face up to World Cup day of reckoningEngland's Rugby World Cup campaign is entering uncharted territory as they brace themselves for impact with one of the game's superpower.BBC Sport - Published | New Zealand thrash Argentina to reach record fifth World Cup finalWatch highlights as New Zealand thrash Argentina 44-6 to reach their record fifth Rugby World Cup final.BBC Sport - Published |
All Blacks cruise past Argentina to reach finalWill Jordan scores an impressive hat-trick as seven-try New Zealand crush Argentina at Stade de France to reach a record fifth Rugby World Cup final.BBC Sport - Published | It's a new chapter once you get to semi-finals - EarlBen Earl says England are fully prepared to face world champions South Africa in Saturday's Rugby World Cup semi-final in Paris.BBC Sport - Published |
Argentina caught in path of All Blacks juggernautArgentina are outsiders for their Rugby World Cup semi-final and New Zealand's accuracy and desire make it hard to argue with the bookmakers' odds.BBC Sport - Published | Itoje urges England to seize the day to shock BoksSecond row Maro Itoje tells his England team-mates to disregard the past and ignore the future to focus fully on upsetting South Africa in their Rugby World Cup semi-final.BBC Sport - Published |
Argentina need 'perfect game' to beat All BlacksTeam news, match preview and statistics for Argentina against New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final in Paris on Friday.BBC Sport - Published | |
