Rugby

France to resume World Cup quest with big resources despite quarter-final setback

Fabien Galthie was given unprecedented resources to help France win their maiden World Cup title, yet Les Bleus failed at the first big hurdle, but the head coach will continue his quest with the backing of the federation (FFR).

October 18, 2023 6:04 am
 

Rugby

Jones committed to Australia, stands by youth push after World Cup flop

Eddie Jones said he is committed to coaching Australia for the long haul and stood by his ill-fated youth policy that saw the Wallabies crash to their earliest World Cup exit.

October 18, 2023 5:51 am
 

Rugby

Radradra keeps RWC options open

The 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia is still a possibility for Semi Radradra.

October 17, 2023 4:56 pm
 

Rugby

Last RWC for 'La Machine'

The Fiji Water Flying Fijians quarterfinal match against England was the final time fans watched Levani Botia at a Rugby World Cup.

October 17, 2023 12:58 pm
 

Rugby

Foundation set for future rugby players

Fiji Water Flying Fijians coach Simon Raiwalui speaks with pride about the legacy their national squad is creating at this year’s Rugby World Cup, one that will serve as a foundation for the future generation of rugby stars to build upon.

October 17, 2023 6:59 am
 

Rugby

Australia commits to four more years of rugby partnership

Australia’s strong partnership with Fiji continues, supporting Fijian rugby in Super Rugby Pacific and Super W Competition for four more years.

October 17, 2023 6:46 am
 

Rugby

Southern Hemisphere powers flex muscle to keep old order in place

A weekend that threatened to herald a change to the Rugby World Cup pecking order instead saw the Southern Hemisphere powers’ hegemony confirmed as teams from the Rugby Championship filled three of the four semi-final slots.

October 17, 2023 6:13 am
 

Rugby

All Blacks welcome the pressure as expectation rises

Expectations are building on the All Blacks after their sensational 28-24 victory over world number one-ranked Ireland in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, and the three-times champions would have it no other way.

October 17, 2023 6:08 am
 

Rugby

South Africa success comes on the back of lessons learnt in France last year: Erasmus

South Africa changed their approach for the Rugby World Cup because of lessons learnt when they were in France last year and lost a bruising test in Marseille, the country’s director of rugby Rassie Erasmus said.

October 17, 2023 5:57 am
 

Rugby

Punch-drunk French wake up to World Cup hangover

France went through the opening phase of the Rugby World Cup like party-goers at a summer disco, but after a weekend of electrifying rugby, the lights were switched back on abruptly and the country woke up on a greyish, crisp autumn morning.

October 17, 2023 5:46 am
 

Rugby

Disappointing loss: Raiwalui

Fiji Water Flying Fijians Coach Simon Raiwalui emphasizes that a loss is a loss, and this morning’s 24-30 defeat in the quarterfinal against England is undeniably disappointing.

October 16, 2023 4:55 pm
 

Rugby

Skipper disappointed with match officials

Fiji Water Flying Fijians skipper Waisea Nayacalevu couldn’t hide his frustration in the wake of their heart-wrenching 24-30 defeat to England in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals this morning.

October 16, 2023 12:58 pm

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