A dramatic shake-up in the latest men’s World Rugby rankings, released this week, has seen historic drops and record climbs ...

Theron, a highly rated South African referee, is set to officiate the opening match of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup ...

The opening match of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 between hosts England and the USA will be officiated by South Africa's ...

A 24-19 defeat to Japan results in a record 18th Test defeat for Wales in a losing streak that now stretches back 21 months.

The blowout expected from world champion South Africa didn’t eventuate as it scratched out a 42-24 win over Italy at Loftus ...

Japan 24 (Takuro Matsunaga, Ichigo Nakasusu, Halatoa Vailea tries; Seungsin Lee 3 conversions, penalty), Wales 19 (Ben Thomas, Tom Rogers tries; penalty try; Sam Costelow conversion). HT: 7-19 ...

Big-match temperament, dead-eyed goal-kicking and unflinching defence – but perhaps the most encompassing quality of Owen ...

Easy win for Ireland, no real problems. That’s two wins from two today. But the hardest test is coming tomorrow against New Zealand at 3.30pm. 12 mins: Try for Ireland! Comerford only on about ...

It means back-to-back wins for South Africa, who triumphed over England in the 2019 final in Japan. And with four tournament wins to their name, the Springboks are now outright the most successful ...

Remarkably, this is the two sides’ first meeting at a Rugby World Cup – but their rivalry extends all the way back to 1906, when an Irish side hosted South African tourists in Belfast. South Africa ...

South Africa made a statement in their opening Rugby World Cup game as title holders, defeating Scotland 18-3 in Marseille. After a 30-point victory over New Zealand on the eve of the tournament ...

South African captain Siya Kolisi holds the Webb Ellis Cup aloft after South Africa defeated England to win the Rugby World Cup final at International Yokohama Stadium in Yokohama, Japan, on Nov ...