2023 Rugby World Cup 'wide open', says renowned coach
Former England coach Stuart Lancaster will have a close-up view as the Rugby World Cup unfurls in France with 11 players from his new club, Racing 92, among those potentially in action.
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France give fringe players chance to shine in World Cup warm-up against Fiji
PARIS : France have made 13 changes to their side to take on Fiji in their penultimate World Cup warm-up test, giving a last opportunity to players on the fringe of selection before deciding their squad for the tournament.
Alldritt to lead France against Fiji as Willemse and Cros return
La Rochelle loose forward Gregory Alldritt will captain France in Saturday's Rugby World Cup warm-up against Fiji as Paul Willemse and Francois Cros are recalled by the tournament hosts.
Jeremy Loughman called up, while Ireland coaches pleased with Jack Conan progress
Jeremy Loughman has been called into the Ireland squad ahead of this weekend's Rugby World Cup warm-up game against England, while Jack Conan is said to be making good progress on his recovery from a foot injury.
England's Farrell has red card overturned
LONDON :England captain Owen Farrell has avoided a suspension after his red card in Saturday's 19-17 win over Wales was surprisingly overturned on Tuesday after a hearing ruled that a late change of direction by the ball carrier contributed to the high contact.
Farrell off the hook: England captain cleared for Rugby World Cup after red card overturned
England captain Owen Farrell has been cleared to play at the Rugby World Cup after his red card against Wales was rescinded at a disciplinary hearing on Tuesday.
Bok World Cup foes Tonga dispatch Canada in impressive fashion
Hosts Tonga crossed for six tries in a 36-12 romp over Canada on Tuesday to claim a second straight win over the Canucks in tune-ups for the Rugby World Cup.
Owen Farrell ban hearing live updates as England captain discovers punishment for World Cup
Owen Farrell is set to learn today if he is to miss England's critical World Cup opener against Argentina, and indeed their entire pool stage, after he was sent off for a dangerous tackle against Wales.