Rugby News

The application of rugby union’s rules around head-on-head contact is in the spotlight again following three incidents in the first round of matches at this year's Rugby World Cup.

Tom Curry will attend a disciplinary hearing on Tuesday following his red card in England's opening World Cup match against Argentina.

Josh van der Flier says the scorching temperatures in France caused him to ditch his distinctive red scrum cap in Ireland's Rugby World Cup opener.

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Finn Russell hopes a two-week break between matches will allow Scotland to regroup and get Sunday's demoralising World Cup opener against South Africa out of their system.

Wales coach Warren Gatland said he saw little wrong with Dan Biggar's outburst at team-mate George North during Sunday's thrilling 32-26 victory over Fiji in their Pool C opener at the Rugby World Cup.

James Savundra reports from Bordeaux where Wales held on to claim their first win of the World Cup 2023 over Fiji.