The Latest Breaking News from World Rugby

Barring spirited performances from the likes of Portugal or Uruguay, the 2023 Rugby World Cup currently underway in France has once again exposed the chasm between the sport’s haves and have-nots, highlighting the need for a concerted effort to help emerging nations raise their game, particularly in Africa.

World Rugby is set to reject the idea of emerging nations competing in a ‘plate’ competition running alongside the main event at future World Cups

The head coach has made 13 changes to his starting XV for the must-win match against the Pool B minnows in Lille this weekend.

While the action has been stellar on the pitch, logistical problems are putting a dampener on the tournament in France

Head collisions and player safety dominated the early headlines at the Rugby World Cup

France are eager to have their scrum-half back in action but World Rugby regulations could cause complications for the scrum-half

Scotland kept their quarter-final hopes alive by beating Tonga 45-17, with seven tries, as the Pacific Islanders picked up a late red card

Springbok coaches held up different coloured lights to send messages during the Rugby World Cup fixture in Paris

The number eight had his ban reduced by a week after attending World Rugby’s coaching intervention programme with Kevin Sinfield