Rugby World Cup 2023

France announce 42-man Rugby World Cup training squad

France head coach Fabien Galthie has unveiled a 42-man training squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup.
21 June 2023

Forwards coach Neal Hatley confident Wallabies can win World Cup

Australia forwards coach Neal Hatley expressed confidence that the team can go on to win the Rugby World Cup despite their struggling form last year.
20 June 2023

Kieran Crowley to be replaced as Italy's Head Coach after Rugby World Cup

The Italian Rugby Federation (FIR) has decided not to extend the contract of current head coach Kieran Crowley beyond the Rugby World Cup in France.
15 June 2023

Tonga include former Wallabies lock Adam Coleman for World Cup warm-up games

Tonga have selected former Wallabies lock Adam Coleman for the upcoming Rugby World Cup warm-up games in July.
14 June 2023

England include Joe Marler and Danny Care in World Cup training squad

England coach Steve Borthwick has named a 28-man training squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup to be played in France later this year.
12 June 2023

Who has played their way into contention for a place in England's World Cup squad?

With thoughts now beginning to shift towards the World Cup, TRU's John Wiffen selects six contenders for Steve Borthwick's England squad.
5 June 2023

Jacques Nienaber wants South Africa to go into World Cup with momentum

Jacques Nienaber, the head coach of the Springboks, has emphasized the significance of establishing momentum in all their pre-World Cup Tests before embarking on their journey to France for the tournament.
5 June 2023

Michael Hooper not sure about future with Australia post Rugby World Cup

Australia flanker Michael Hooper is not sure about his involvement with the Wallabies following the conclusion of this year's Rugby World Cup.
30 May 2023

Exclusive: ‘I don’t think I was expecting to start’ – Nic Dolly ahead of return for Barbarians

Prior to turning out for the Barbarians at Twickenham to take on a World XV coached by Steve Hansen, Leicester Tigers and England hooker spoke to Joe Harvey about his return from long-term injury and why pre-season starts now.
28 May 2023

Gareth Anscombe: I think people in leadership positions need to have a good hard look at where the game is going in Wales

Exclusive interview: Welsh international chats to TRU's James Skeldon about the state of the game in his country, the retirements of Alun Wyn Jones and Justin Tipuric, recovering from injury and representing the Barbarians.
25 May 2023

Seb Negri Column: World XV excitement, Twickenham memories and the Rugby World Cup

As he prepares to turn out for the World XV at Twickenham against the Barbarians, TRU columnist and Italy international Seb Negri pens his thoughts ahead of a special week, being back at Twickenham, plus he discusses the rest of 2023.
22 May 2023

Tom Curry: 'It is tough because if there is someone who deserves to play in the final, it's Ben'

Tom Curry is hoping that Sale Sharks can turn the bitter disappointment of losing his twin brother Ben to injury into a positive when the club face Saracens in the Gallagher Premiership final.
19 May 2023

Too early to ascertain Siya Kolisi's availability for World Cup - SA Rugby

South Africa Rugby said that it would be too early to make a call on skipper Siya Kolisi's availability for the upcoming Rugby World Cup to be played in France later this year.
3 May 2023

Scotland lock Jonny Gray doubtful for Rugby World Cup

Scotland lock Jonny Gray is in doubt for the upcoming Rugby World Cup in France after dislocating his kneecap.
3 May 2023

Wales name 54-member training squad for 2023 Rugby World Cup

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has announced a 54-man training squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup.
1 May 2023

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi in danger of missing Rugby World Cup

South Africa could be without their skipper Siya Kolisi for the Rugby World Cup title defence in France later this year following a knee injury.
25 April 2023

Felix Jones to join England as assistant coach after World Cup

England have announced that Felix Jones will be joining the backroom staff following the Rugby World Cup scheduled in France later this year.
30 March 2023

Former Scotland captain Stuart Hogg to retire after World Cup

Scotland fullback Stuart Hogg has announced that he will be retiring from professional rugby at the end of the Rugby World Cup scheduled in France later in the year.
27 March 2023

Why a third-place finish in the Six Nations can be just the start for Scotland

The fact Gregor Townsend and his talented side feel they could have finished higher in the Six Nations highlights their ambitions for what lies ahead.
21 March 2023

Favourites tag could add to Ireland's pressure at World Cup - Steve Hansen

Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen said the expectations of Ireland following their Grand Slam triumph will add to their pressure of performing in the upcoming Rugby World Cup scheduled in France later this year.
21 March 2023