The quarter-final line-up for Rugby World Cup 2023 has been confirmed, with two matches in Marseille and two in Saint-Denis. All matches take place on the weekend of Saturday, 14 and Sunday, 15 October. ...
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‘Truly global’ WXV to bring more visibility to women’s 15s and a route to Rugby World Cup
Sally Horrox, World Rugby Chief of Women’s Rugby, on the growth of the 15s game through the launch of the WXV, and why rugby is leading a cultural shift in women's sport. ...
JPN 28-22 SAM: Brave Blossoms eyeing last eight
TOULOUSE - Japan are still in the hunt for quarter-finals after beating Samoa 28-22 in Pool D at Stadium de Toulouse on Thursday, 28 September. ...
ENG 34-12 JPN: England top Pool D after bonus-point win over Japan
NICE - Courtney Lawes' bizarre try helps England to a 34-12 victory over Japan in Pool D at Stade de Nice on Sunday, 17 September. ...
JPN 42-12 CHI: Japan score six tries to beat Chile in Toulouse
Japan secure a bonus-point win over Chile in their opening match in Pool D of Rugby World Cup 2023 in Toulouse. ...
Kotaro Matsushima keen to use experience to help Japan prosper in France
The Japan full-back was a key part of the team that reached the Rugby World Cup 2019 quarter-finals, but ahead of his third tournament appearance he believes he is an even better player. ...
‘The waiting is over’ – France hosts rugby’s 200th birthday
World Rugby chairman Sir Bill Beaumont and France President Emmanuel Macron speak at the Rugby World Cup opening ceremony. ...
Rugby World Cup 2023 lifts off – From the Touchline
World Rugby gathers a miscellany of off-field tales from Rugby World Cup 2023. ...
Global rugby participation increasing ahead of Rugby World Cup 2023
Rugby's global growth accelerates as the sport bounces back from the pandemic, while drawing inspiration from record-breaking men’s and women’s Rugby World Cups. ...
World Rugby launches highly anticipated Rugby World Cup 2023 Fantasy game for global fans
In an exciting development for rugby enthusiasts around the world, World Rugby is thrilled to unveil the official Rugby World Cup 2023 Fantasy game. ...