Rugby

France aims for another step toward Rugby World Cup destiny. Fiji faces its own great expectations

PARIS (AP) — France lost seven straight tests to South Africa from 2010 to 2018, which might have been the reason current coach Fabien Galthie traveled to the home of the Springboks after taking over in 2019.

Oct 14, 2023 8:35 AM Read more >

Schmidt looms from the shadows over Ireland-New Zealand Rugby World Cup quarterfinal

PARIS (AP) — The most talked about man in the impending Rugby World Cup quarterfinal between Ireland and New Zealand in Paris on Saturday has also said the least.

Oct 13, 2023 2:09 PM Read more >

What to know about the Rugby World Cup ahead of 4 north vs south quarterfinals

The Rugby World Cup has reached the quarterfinals. On Saturday, it's Wales vs. Argentina and top-ranked Ireland vs. three-time champion New Zealand. On Sunday, it's England vs. underdog Fiji and host France vs. defending champion South Africa.

Oct 13, 2023 1:50 PM Read more >

Dupont returns for France's 'magnificent' opportunity against South Africa at Rugby World Cup

PARIS — A broken cheekbone won't keep France captain Antoine Dupont out of a definitive game for his country at the Rugby World Cup.

Oct 13, 2023 12:36 PM Read more >

Fiji playing for its people and all of rugby's dreamers in World Cup quarterfinals against England

MARSEILLE, France — In the small hours of Monday morning, the rugby-mad people of Fiji will head into the city or take a boat to the local village and gather around a television set showing one of the biggest sporting occasions in the republic’s hist

Oct 13, 2023 11:06 AM Read more >

France star Dupont cleared to face South Africa in Rugby World Cup quarterfinal

PARIS (AP) — After fearing a broken cheekbone ended his Rugby World Cup campaign, France captain Antoine Dupont reassured anxious supporters of the title-chasing tournament host on Friday: "I'm at the top of my game.

Oct 13, 2023 5:42 AM Read more >

Ireland faces weight of history and might of All Blacks in Rugby World Cup quarters

PARIS (AP) — The weight of history on their backs. The might of New Zealand facing them. A home crowd behind them.

Oct 12, 2023 5:49 PM Read more >

Wallaby coach Eddie Jones says he's committed to Australian rugby, no plans to head to Japan

SYDNEY (AP) — Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones says he is “committed to Australia" amid numerous reports that he is planning to quit and take up the Japan rugby job for a second time. Jones said he plans to hold a media conference on Monday.

Oct 12, 2023 5:26 PM Read more >

Wales daring Argentina to beat them in Rugby World Cup quarterfinal

MARSEILLE, France — Every team came to the Rugby World Cup with a lofty goal. Some were overly ambitious — Australia. Some wanted respect — Italy. Some wanted to say they're here — Chile. Every team stated they wanted to win one game at least.

Oct 12, 2023 3:26 PM Read more >

Damian Penaud is the France finisher opponents have come to fear at the Rugby World Cup

PARIS (AP) — ‘French flair’ is one of rugby's most overused phrases. It's back in fashion, though, thanks in part to the winger son of a former France flyhalf who is closing fast and furiously on one of the national team's oldest records.

Oct 12, 2023 9:36 AM Read more >