England claim third place with hard-fought after a 26-23 victory over Argentina

Ben Earl of England scores his team's first try during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 Bronze Final match between Argentina and England at Stade de France on October 27, 2023 in Paris, France

World Cup 2023

- 28/10/202328/10/2023

England claimed third place at the Rugby World Cup for the first time after an entertaining, if stop-start, 26-23 victory over Argentina at Stade de France. Either side of two Owen Farrell penalties, a lovely delayed pass by Marcus Smith put Ben Earl through a gap to score the opening

Halfpenny retires from international rugby

Wales

- 26/10/202326/10/2023

Leigh Halfpenny has confirmed he will retire from international rugby following the Wales v Barbarians fixture on 4 November at Principality Stadium. Speaking on social media the 101 cap Welsh international said: “Having had time to reflect after the Rugby World Cup campaign, it’s with a heavy heart that I’ve

Historic rugby calendar reform confirmed

The Webb Ellis Cup will be lifted by the winners of the Rugby World Cup 2023 final at Stade de France on 28 October 2023

World Rugby

- 25/10/202303/11/2023

The World Rugby Council has approved transformational reform of the global men’s and women’s rugby calendars from 2026, a seminal moment for the sport that marks a new era of opportunity, certainty and growth for the game, a fitting finale to its 200th birthday year. Reform of Regulation 9 governing international

South Africa find a way to edge England 16-15 through to the final thanks to Pollard’s late penalty-kick

Handre Pollard of South Africa kicks their side's third and winning penalty during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between England and South Africa at Stade de France on October 21, 2023 in Paris, France

World Cup 2023

- 21/10/202322/10/2023

South Africa will have the chance to defend their Rugby World Cup crown in next Saturday's final against New Zealand after edging England 16-15 in a gripping semi-final at Stade de France.. (Photo by Adam Pretty - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) The reigning champions were never in front until a

BKT United Rugby Championship ready for big kick-off

- 21/10/202321/10/2023

Dragons and Cardiff Rugby kickoff their BKT United Rugby Championship campaigns at home, while the Ospreys head to Ireland and the Scarlets are in South Africa for their first round ties. There has been plenty of activity over the close season even if many World Cup players won’t be on

New Zealand overwhelm Argentina 44-6 to reach the final of Rugby World Cup

Aaron Smith of New Zealand leads the Haka prior to kick-off ahead of the Rugby World Cup France 2023 semi-final match between Argentina and New Zealand at Stade de France on October 20, 2023 in Paris, France

World Cup 2023

- 21/10/202321/10/2023

New Zealand beat Argentina with an overwhelming 44-6 and are through in the first semi-final of Rugby World Cup 2023. (Photo by Julian Finney - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) New Zealand will have a shot at winning a record fourth Rugby World Cup after a seven-try demolition of Argentina at

Changes to EPCR Qualification to make BKT URC stronger

Champions Cup

- 18/10/202321/10/2023

The BKT United Rugby Championship will introduce full meritocracy for EPCR qualification starting from this season (2023/24). In a change from the previous qualification method employed by the BKT URC for the previous two campaigns, all eight top-ranked teams from the league table will qualify for the Investec Champions Cup. The