England happy being cast as the villains - Vunipola
Billy Vunipola insists England are comfortable being cast as the pantomime villains of Sunday's World Cup quarter-final against Fiji in Marseille.
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Superfan Borthwick unlikely to ditch Farrell for England-Fiji clash
MARSEILLE, France : Anyone wondering if England's Steve Borthwick might think the answer to their attacking woes against Samoa is to drop Owen Farrell for this weekend's quarter-final with Fiji should note the coach's assessment of his captain after Saturday's game.
World Rugby aiming for 'genuinely competitive World Cup' in 2031
World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont has hailed the first month's World Cup action in France and promised the sport's lesser nations would get more chances "to be competitive on the world stage" amid widespread frustration from players and coaches. However, anyone expecting a levelling up to come to fruition in time for the next tournament in Australia in 2027 might be disappointed as Beaumont spoke of a "genuinely competitive World Cup" four years after that.
RTÉ Rugby World Cup podcast: Ireland's dominant defence, and trying to figure out New Zealand
Neil Treacy is joined on the RTÉ Rugby World Cup podcast by Jonny Holland and Mick Kearney to look back in Ireland's 36-14 win against Scotland in Paris.
We'll close the gap with smaller nations by 2031 says World Rugby chief
LILLE, France : World Rugby head Bill Beaumont has hailed the first month's World Cup action in France and promised the sport’s lesser nations would get more chances “to be competitive on the world stage” amid widespread frustration from players and coaches.
Wayne Barnes to referee Ireland-New Zealand quarter-final
England's Wayne Barnes has been named as referee for Ireland's World Cup quarter-final with New Zealand in the Stade de France on Saturday evening.
James Ryan and Mack Hansen doubts grow as pair sit out training
James Ryan and Mack Hansen appear to be major doubts for Ireland's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand after the pair missed training this morning in Paris.
Kiwi Ben O'Keeffe to referee Springboks v France in blockbuster World Cup QF
New Zealand's Ben O'Keeffe will referee Sunday's blockbuster Rugby World Cup quarter-final between the Springboks and France in Paris.