Rugby

Samoa needs to be polished and patient to impact England at the Rugby World Cup, coach says

Samoa thought it was ready for the Rugby World Cup after going closer than anyone in more than a year to beating top-ranked Ireland on a rainy night in Bayonne.

Sep 29, 2023 10:22 AM Read more >

Uruguay's Dosantos banned 3 games for dangerous tackle at the Rugby World Cup

PARIS (AP) — Uruguay flanker Eric Dosantos will miss his team's last Rugby World Cup pool game against New Zealand after receiving a three-game suspension on Friday.

Sep 29, 2023 8:45 AM Read more >

Argentina expected to win first South American derby at Rugby World Cup. Fiji in sight of quarters

PARIS (AP) — Argentina is expected to easily win an historic all-South American contest at the Rugby World Cup on Saturday, with Chile left seeking a shock result against the continent's dominant force that would be the stuff of dreams for the tourna

Sep 29, 2023 8:41 AM Read more >

France's injured Dupont 'doing as well as possible' post-op at Rugby World Cup

AIX-EN-PROVENCE, France (AP) — France captain Antoine Dupont was “doing as well as possible” six days after surgery on his facial fracture, a team spokesman said on Thursday at the Rugby World Cup.

Sep 28, 2023 4:35 PM Read more >

Japan trumps Samoa again to stay in Rugby World Cup quarterfinals hunt

TOULOUSE, France (AP) — Japan teamwork trumped Samoa individual power and won their Rugby World Cup match by a 28-22 scoreline that was more comfortable than it looked on Thursday.

Sep 28, 2023 4:16 PM Read more >

Scotland urged to stay focused as points add up against Romania at the Rugby World Cup

LILLE, France (AP) — Scotland has been urged to stay focused as the points are expected to pile up against a weak Romania in their Rugby World Cup match on Saturday.

Sep 28, 2023 1:23 PM Read more >

Fiji feeling the love as everyone's favorite Rugby World Cup underdog; makes 2 changes for Georgia

BORDEAUX, France (AP) — Fiji went for consistency in selection on Thursday for a Rugby World Cup game against Georgia that could put the popular Pacific islanders on the cusp of the quarterfinals.

Sep 28, 2023 11:26 AM Read more >

Super Rugby partly to blame for Australia's Rugby World Cup woes, says assistant coach

SAINT-ETIENNE, France (AP) — Super Rugby is partly to blame for Australia lying on the brink of its worst Rugby World Cup result, assistant coach Pierre-Henry Broncan said on Thursday.

Sep 28, 2023 9:36 AM Read more >

Argentina gives two Rugby World Cup debuts among 11 changes for Chile clash

NANTES, France (AP) — Fullback Martin Bogado and right winger Rodrigo Isgro will make their Rugby World Cup debuts in Argentina's reshuffled side for its all-South American contest against Chile on Saturday.

Sep 28, 2023 7:45 AM Read more >

All Blacks healed and revved up for Rugby World Cup return against bolder Italy

The All Blacks. Remember them? The Rugby World Cup's discounted three-time champions, who suffered their first ever pool loss then their first ever tournament red card? Those guys.

Sep 28, 2023 6:30 AM Read more >