Japan and Samoa name their teams for crucial Rugby World Cup game : PlanetRugby
The Rugby World Cup action continues on Thursday when Pool D rivals Japan and Samoa meet in a key game in the race to make...
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World Cup travel diary on questions of identity and system : PlanetRugby
This week we will mostly be concerning ourselves with questions of identity and system… On the World Cup train rolls, with Loose Pass set up...
It’s tight at the top as Australia drop to record-equalling low : PlanetRugby
Fiji and Wales are the only movers in the top 10 of the World Rugby rankings, while Australia have paid the price for their defeat...
Joe Marler’s hilarious interview recounting his comical try assist : PlanetRugby
England prop Joe Marler can always be counted on for a good laugh, and he did not disappoint after his side’s victory over Japan in...
Laboured England beat Japan to move a step closer to the quarter-finals : PlanetRugby
England made it two victories out of two in the 2023 Rugby World Cup as they overcame Japan on Sunday, winning 34-12 at Stade de...
The line-ups for the next blockbuster weekend of action : PlanetRugby
Check out the teams ahead of a bumper weekend of Rugby World Cup action, which sees eight games take place during the global showpiece’s next...
The best and worst performing goal kickers and their stats : PlanetRugby
The Rugby World Cup is the biggest event in the sport and teams spend years working toward the global showpiece making every point count that...
Sweltering temperatures force World Rugby to make a late call on breaks : PlanetRugby
World Rugby have confirmed that water breaks will be implemented during the Rugby World Cup during the tournament’s opening weekend. The decision has been made...
Tries, carries, tackles and more : PlanetRugby
Records are made to be broken, and we may see that happen time and time again during the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France. Ahead...
Squads, fixtures, star players and more : PlanetRugby
Rugby World Cup Pool D pits England, Japan, Argentina, Samoa and Chile against one another as they battle it out for a place in the...