Rugby

Stade de France crowd treats England players to hostile chorus of jeers and whistles

PARIS (AP) — Fans at Stade de France treated England's players to hostility at the Rugby World Cup on Friday, continuously jeering and whistling during the third-place match against Argentina.

Oct 27, 2023 5:19 PM Read more >

The greatest Rugby World Cup final? Huge expectations for All Blacks-Springboks showdown

The ultimate Rugby World Cup final. That's the promise.

Oct 27, 2023 2:12 PM Read more >

Springboks wing speedster Cheslin Kolbe ready to deliver at scrumhalf if needed against All Blacks

PARIS (AP) — In his bid to help South Africa retain its Rugby World Cup title, Cheslin Kolbe is ready to leave his favorite position on the wing and dig into his rugby sevens experience to play at scrumhalf against New Zealand in Saturday's final.

Oct 27, 2023 9:02 AM Read more >

Top-ranked England continues rugby mastery over Canada women with 45-12 win

DUNEDIN, New Zealand — Hooker Lark Atkin-Davies scored four tries from the back of the driving maul as top-ranked England continued its mastery over No. 4 Canada, winning 45-12 Friday at the WXV women's rugby tournament.

Oct 27, 2023 2:12 AM Read more >

A history of New Zealand vs South Africa at the Rugby World Cup

PARIS (AP) — A brief history of Rugby World Cup matches between New Zealand and South Africa before they meet again on Saturday in the final at Stade de France.

Oct 26, 2023 5:12 PM Read more >

Springboks defending Rugby World Cup title against All Blacks in rare final showdown

PARIS (AP) — South Africa. New Zealand. New Zealand. South Africa. That's how the last four champions line up on the Webb Ellis Cup.

Oct 26, 2023 5:12 PM Read more >

All Blacks' Whitelock could become Rugby World Cup's first three-time champ

This Rugby World Cup has been one long chain of achievements for Sam Whitelock. Just about every appearance has marked a milestone for the bearded New Zealand lock. Against Namibia, his 148th test equaled Richie McCaw as the most capped All Black.

Oct 26, 2023 11:03 AM Read more >

Springboks set an extra-big 'bomb' for New Zealand with unique tactics for Rugby World Cup final

Jacques Nienaber said the Springboks considered the more traditional option of 5-3 and the slightly risky 6-2. Then they went 7-1 and all-in for the Rugby World Cup final and Nienaber's last game as coach of South Africa.

Oct 26, 2023 10:55 AM Read more >

Veteran Australian coach Stephen Meehan takes charge of MLR's Toronto Arrows

Stephen Meehan, whose coaching journey has taken him from his native Australia to France, England and Japan, has been named head coach of the Toronto Arrows.

Oct 26, 2023 10:50 AM Read more >

Scrutiny on Curry overshadows England vs Argentina in Rugby World Cup third-place game

It's a match no team wants to play, no matter what the players or coaches say in public.

Oct 26, 2023 8:33 AM Read more >