Bastien Chalureau says he is ‘not a racist’ following France World Cup call-up
France lock Bastien Chalureau has denied accusations he is racist following his controversial call-up for the Rugby World Cup.
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'I made a mistake' - Owen Farrell accepts ban was correct for high tackle
Owen Farrell admits the tackle that resulted in his suspension for Saturday's World Cup opener against Argentina was a mistake.
Ireland hooker Ronan Kelleher feeling ‘unbelievably healthy’ ahead of World Cup
Hooker Ronan Kelleher insisted his “body feels unbelievably healthy” as he declared himself fit for Ireland’s Rugby World Cup opener.
'Fighting fit' Rónan Kelleher eager to push Ireland claim
Hooker Rónan Kelleher has declared himself "fighting fit" as Ireland boss Andy Farrell looks set to have a full squad to select from for Saturday's World Cup match against Romania in Bordeaux (2.30pm Irish time).
'Fighting fit' Kelleher eager to push Ireland claim
Hooker Rónan Kelleher has declared himself "fighting fit" as Ireland boss Andy Farrell looks set to have a full squad to select from for Saturday's World Cup match against Romania in Bordeaux (2.30pm Irish time).
New Irish Lowe and Bealham ready to rock at Rugby World Cup
It's almost hard to believe that James Lowe and Finlay Bealham are about to appear in their first World Cup for Ireland.
Gregor Townsend reveals his relief at having a fully-fit Scotland squad
Gregor Townsend revealed his relief that a gruelling summer warm-up campaign has not come at a cost as he touched down in France with a fully-fit Scotland squad ready to kick-off the World Cup.
Key numbers for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France
After an unprecedented venture in Asia in 2019, the Rugby World Cup returns to Europe for a marathon 10th edition set to stretch over more than seven weeks. The home country France is hoping to carry Les Bleus to a maiden title after three final defeats in 1987, 1999 and 2011. England remain the only European nation to have lifted the Webb Ellis Cup in a tournament long dominated by the three Southern Hemisphere heavyweights of New Zealand, South Africa and Australia.