Rugby

Italy at the Rugby World Cup: 'We're coming for the All Blacks'

LYON, France — The All Blacks are coming. And here's what Italy says: The Azzurri are coming, too.

Sep 27, 2023 10:28 AM Read more >

World Rugby defends bunker reviews at Rugby World Cup and says injured Dupont can wear a mask

PARIS (AP) — World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin defended the bunker review system at the Rugby World Cup after a red card was not issued for Tonga winger Afusipa Taumoepeau's hit on Scotland captain Jamie Ritchie last weekend.

Sep 27, 2023 8:19 AM Read more >

Japan, Samoa face off to stay in Rugby World Cup quarterfinals race

TOULOUSE, France (AP) — The situation for Japan and Samoa at the Rugby World Cup could hardly be tighter going into their pool match on Thursday. They are tied on five points in Pool D after two games each.

Sep 27, 2023 7:15 AM Read more >

Tonga's Vaea Fifita to miss last two Rugby World Cup pool games in red card ban

NICE, France (AP) — Tonga No. 8 Vaea Fifita was suspended for their last two Rugby World Cup pool games against South Africa and Romania on Tuesday for his red card.

Sep 26, 2023 1:31 PM Read more >