Rugby World Cup 2023

After a more than encouraging display against England last week, Wales boss Warren Gatland has changed his entire lineup for their trip to Twickenham and the gauntlet has been thrown down to his players.

People will argue experience is vital heading into any major tournament but perhaps the lack of exciting and 'x-factor' players is leaving England supporters less than enthused heading into the Rugby World Cup.

Scotland have received a huge boost ahead of the Rugby World Cup campaign with prop Zander Fagerson set to be available for the tournament opener following a reduced ban.

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has included Munster second row Jean Kleyn in the 33-man squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup.

Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui has named a 33-man squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup to be played in France next month.

Argentina head coach Michael Cheika has named a 33-man squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup campaign to be played in France.

Whilst the absence of Henry Slade from England's World Cup plans grabbed many headlines on Monday, the selection of Billy Vunipola was also a standout call made by Steve Borthwick.

Italy head coach Kieran Crowley has delayed the announcement of the squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup due to injury concerns.

Steve Borthwick has confirmed his official 33-man squad for the Rugby World Cup but centre Henry Slade and back-row Alex Dombrandt miss the cut + what next for England's midfield.

The All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has confirmed the 33-man squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup campaign to be played in France.

England will miss the services of Saracens prop Mako Vunipola in the upcoming Rugby World Cup campaign following an injury while Henry Slade and Alex Dombrandt have reportedly not made the cut.

Wales kick-started their Rugby World Cup preparation with a 20-9 victory in the warm-up game against England in Cardiff on Saturday.

England back row Tom Curry has suffered another injury setback ahead of the upcoming Rugby World Cup campaign in France.

Interview: Four-time Premiership winner and TNT Sports pundit shares his thoughts on Steve Borthwick's current squad ahead of England's opening World Cup warm-up game against Wales.

With some of the top northern hemisphere sides kicking off their World Cup warm-up matches this weekend, their southern counterparts have already been in competitive action in The Rugby Championship.

Stuart Hogg has opened up about how the emotional and physical toll his body experienced during pre-season training with Scotland led to him moving his retirement forward. 

Wallabies prop Allan Alaalatoa is set to miss the upcoming Rugby World Cup campaign following an Achilles injury.

France have been dealt a blow ahead of their Rugby World Cup campaign as flanker Francois Cros has been sidelined by a groin injury.

The former Fiji international has returned home and will be plying his trade in the National Leagues.

Ben Earl has revealed that Steve Borthwick's personal touch when delivering news to his players has been appreciated by the squad as the Saracens flanker looks to nail down his place in England's World Cup plans.