The retirement of Alun Wyn Jones, and the non-selection of Wyn Jones has proved costly for the surnameA Costelow, three Williamses and a couple of Thomases, but there are no players named Jones in the Wales World Cup squad. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)The Wales squad has featured a player with the surname Jones at every men’s Rugby World Cup since 1987 – …Continue reading »
Former New Zealand coach Steve Hansen is helping Eddie Jones's Australia in the lead-up to this year's Rugby World CupSteve Hansen is working temporarily with Eddie Jones's Australia (Jamie Wall on X/Getty Images)World Cup-winning former All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has a new job – and it’s one that has flummoxed …Continue reading »
The south African has the honour for the second timeSouth African referee Jaco Peyper (Getty Images)It’s a huge honour to be asked to referee the Rugby World Cup curtain-raiser – and for the second time …Continue reading »
Ahead of the 2023 tournament in France, the Rugby World preview edition is on shelves now!This month's bumper Rugby World Cup offering (Rugby World/Future)It’s finally here. Well, almost. The Rugby World Cup 2023 is just about upon us and our Rugby World Cup …Continue reading »
The Springboks need to hit their straps in the first half to defeat the All BlacksPieter-Steph Du Toit will lead the charge for the Springboks against the All Blacks (Getty Images)The Springboks need to hit their straps in the first half to defeat the All Blacks