Rugby

After they were written off early, Pumas and All Blacks meet in World Cup semifinal

PARIS (AP) — Argentina and New Zealand weren’t supposed to get this far after losing their opening games at the Rugby World Cup. The Pumas were seen as no-hopers, the All Blacks perceived as a faded force.

Oct 18, 2023 2:48 PM Read more >

England in 'awe' of the Springboks but not fearing them ahead of Rugby World Cup semifinals

So, it’s those Springboks once again for England at the Rugby World Cup . The team that has handed the English more painful losses — physically and metaphorically — than anyone else on the sport's biggest stage.

Oct 18, 2023 7:02 AM Read more >

Canada men's rugby team to play in new four-team tournament in Spain in November

With rugby tests hard to come by, Canada coach Kingsley Jones is looking forward to seeing his team return to action so soon after a pair of August games in Tonga. Canada will join host Spain, Brazil and the U.S.

Oct 17, 2023 4:08 PM Read more >

Canadian Don Burgess's legacy on display at Rugby World Cup with kicking tee

A piece of plastic made headlines at the Rugby World Cup in France recently when Samoan fly halfLima Sopoaga took to social media for help finding his lost kicking tee.

Oct 17, 2023 10:08 AM Read more >

Canada men's rugby coach Kingsley Jones gets two-year contract extension

Rugby Canada has entrusted Kingsley Jones to lead Canada back to the World Cup, handing him a two-year contract extension that will see him in charge through 2025.

Oct 16, 2023 2:40 PM Read more >

Erasmus thinks Springboks' running game might be key in Rugby World Cup defense

PARIS (AP) — Playing pretty rugby has never been high on the Springboks' agenda, especially when it comes to the business of winning a World Cup in tense knockout games.

Oct 16, 2023 10:31 AM Read more >

England slams Farrell critics and semifinal underdog status: 'We are not just turning up'

MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Booing by England supporters greeted the name of captain Owen Farrell when the team was announced before their Rugby World Cup quarterfinal in Marseille on Sunday.

Oct 16, 2023 10:08 AM Read more >

Retired rugby great Jonathan Sexton leaves Ireland in a better place despite quarterfinal exit

Ireland rugby was Brian O'Driscoll in 2008. By then, he was a test player for nine years, captain for five years, and the British and Irish Lions skipper to boot. He was BOD.

Oct 16, 2023 8:57 AM Read more >

Pulsating Rugby World Cup quarterfinals highlight enduring strength of the southern hemisphere

South 3, North 1. Talk of a potential shift in the balance of power in world rugby toward the northern hemisphere might have been premature.

Oct 16, 2023 3:26 AM Read more >

Resilient Springboks ruin host France's dream in the quarterfinals at the Rugby World Cup

PARIS (AP) — The Springboks were at their most stubborn to wreck France's dream at the Rugby World Cup on Sunday.

Oct 15, 2023 6:28 PM Read more >