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# Rugby World Cup

Last week
19th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
Player-of-the-match Keenan delighted to be back in the saddle with Leinster
A handful of his international colleagues were reintegrated for the previous weekend’s trip to Dragons.
Last month
November 2023
France coach Galthie: World Cup exit is a 'scar that will stay with us for life'
Fabien Galthie speaks to the media for the first time since France’s Rugby World Cup exit.
October
October 2023
South Africa cling on against 14-man New Zealand to win record fourth Rugby World Cup
All Blacks skipper Sam Cane was sent off in the first half of South Africa’s 12-11 win.
Poll: Will you watch the Rugby World Cup final?
New Zealand and South Africa will face off next week.
South Africa survive huge scare as Pollard kick edges them past England
Steve Borthwick’s men nearly pulled off a shock but the Boks are into the World Cup final.
England v South Africa, Rugby World Cup semi-final
Handre Pollard struck at the death to get South Africa out of jail and into the Rugby World Cup final. Catch up on all of the action in our minute-by-minute report.
Argentina v New Zealand, Rugby World Cup semi-final
Relive all the action as it happened at the Stade de France.
Springboks march on in World Cup defence as les Bleus come up short
The Springboks’ excellent bench helped them to edge a thrilling quarter-final in Paris.
Argentina claws back early deficit to book semi-final spot at Wales' expense
Michael Cheika’s side will face either Ireland or New Zealand in the semis.
Poll: If Ireland don't make history tonight, who do you want to see lift the Rugby World Cup?
Not long now before the big games kicks off in Paris.
Dan Leavy: How Ireland v New Zealand will be won and lost
In this week’s ‘Ruck and Roll’ column, in partnership with BoyleSports, former Ireland international Dan Leavy previews Ireland v New Zealand.
Irresistible Ireland dominate Scotland to earn Rugby World Cup quarter-final against All Blacks
Tonight’s Pool B match was played in the Stade de France in Paris.
Social media is crawling with Paris bedbugs - but tourists 'shouldn't let it ruin their trip'
Expert says Irish Rugby World Cup goers shouldn’t be too worried about bedbugs.
September
September 2023
World Cup diary: Trains, trams, and enough steps to burn off the baguettes and cheese
From Van Gogh’s Starry Night to fumbling outside the wrong Airbnb in the dark, life on the road is full of contrasts and unexpected turns.
Opinion: Let's face it, the crowd sang 'Zombie' because it just sounds great when thousands sing it
According to Tom Savage of Three Red Kings, the controversy surrounding the use of ‘Zombie’ at the Ireland game in France is misplaced.
Opinion: Let's face it, the crowd sang 'Zombie' because it just sounds great when thousands sing it
According to Tom Savage of Three Red Kings, the controversy surrounding the use of ‘Zombie’ at the Ireland game in France is misplaced.
Poll: How far will Ireland go in the Rugby World Cup?
Ireland beat South Africa 13 to 8 in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup match.
France confirm Dupont suffered facial fracture - but he could still return in World Cup
‘Specialised surgical advice was requested to assess how long he will be unavailable for,’ said the French rugby federation in a statement.
'There was massive pride to represent Ireland - now I've a massive opportunity to represent my country of birth'
Munster’s Jean Kleyn is among the South Africa replacements for Saturday’s Pool B showdown with Ireland.
'If you look at that November game, it's a pretty good blueprint on how to beat South Africa'
Dan Leavy outlined why he believes Ireland will prevail against the Springboks on today’s Rugby Weekly Extra podcast.
England eventually get the better of Japan in error-strewn victory
Tries from Lewis Ludlam, Courtney Lawes, Freddie Steward and Joe Marchant secured the victory.
Bordeaux police officially open investigation into botulism cases that left one woman dead
The restaurant owners are facing a jail term of between three to five years and fines of between €45,000 to €60,000.
South Africa thump Romania 76-0 ahead of Ireland World Cup clash
South Africa will take on Ireland in their next Group B outing next weekend.
Botulism outbreak: Irish citizens being treated in French and Spanish hospitals
A Greek woman has died in the outbreak and her Irish partner remains in hospital.
Dr Catherine Conlon: Botulism - where does it come from and what are the risks?
Rugby World Cup: Ireland make four changes for Tonga as Sexton captains again
Andy Farrell has gone with a very strong selection for the clash in Nantes.
World Rugby taking action over delays as hundreds of fans miss kick-off at RWC23
‘We are working with all stakeholders to establish the facts and implement measures to prevent such delays.’
Sexton shines on return as Ireland comfortably beat Romania in World Cup opener
Ireland’s attack tore the Romanians to shreds at Stade de Bordeaux.
France beat New Zealand in opening game of the Rugby World Cup
Fabien Galthié’s men scored two second-half tries to finish over the top of the Kiwis.
Johnny Sexton returns to captain strong Ireland team against Romania
The 38-year-old starts at out-half in Ireland’s World Cup opener in Bordeaux.
Dan Leavy: I've been in an Ireland dressing room - this team will have no fear of failure
In his first ‘Ruck and Roll’ column, in partnership with BoyleSports, former Ireland international Dan Leavy puts the country’s World Cup chances under the microscope.
Fiji out-half Caleb Muntz ruled out of World Cup
Muntz sustained a knee injury in training.
'I have always been confident with Johnny' - O'Driscoll backs Sexton for World Cup return
The Ireland captain has been unavailable due to a ban.
Rugby World Cup memories from 1987-2019 . . . can the future be better than the past?
Random recollections of hurt and hope through the years.
August
August 2023
French air traffic controllers consider strike action during Rugby World Cup
Ireland are due to play Tonga the day after the suggested strike action.
French air traffic controllers consider strike action during Rugby World Cup
Ireland are due to play Tonga the day after the suggested strike action.
South Africa send message to World Cup rivals after demolishing Wales
It was the first time in either of Warren Gatland’s reigns as head coach that his side had conceded 50 or more points.
Australia draft Rugby league stalwart after assistant coach quits ahead of World Cup
Jason Ryles has come in at short notice to replace Brad Davis.
Byrne finally gets ideal circumstances for test start, and fitting that it's against England
The Leinster out-half will make only his fourth test start — and a third against England — this Saturday.
Jones tells journalists to give themselves uppercuts as he loses attack coach ahead of RWC
The Wallabies coach slammed media ‘negativity’ despite losing assistant Brad Davis shortly before Australia took off for France.
Liam Williams has no plans to end Wales career despite move to Japan
Williams is set for a post-World Cup stint in Japan that will sideline him from the Six Nations next year.