Samoa

Australia fall to new low in World Rugby Men’s Rankings

Wales have become the first team to book their place in the quarter-finals of Rugby World Cup 2023 following a record 40-6 win over Australia at the OL Stadium in Lyon. Dan Biggar’s injury replacement,...

Marcus Smith - 'I was running like Forrest Gump'

Comments from England full-back Marcus Smith and head coach Steve Borthwick following their 71-0 win against Chile at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Saturday, 23 September.   Marcus Smith, full-back On...

Marcus Smith a ‘viable option’ for England at full-back – Richard Wigglesworth

Marcus Smith could be retained at full-back as England progress deeper into the World Cup after excelling in his first start in the position against Chile.   Smith overcame an edgy opening to help...

Attack coach Wigglesworth (ENG) - 'Smith a class act wherever he plays'

Comments from England's attack coach Richard Wigglesworth on Sunday following the 71-0 Pool D victory over Chile in Lille on Saturday, 23 September.     Richard Wigglesworth, attack...

Team Announcement Press Conference: Ireland

Andy Farrell, head coach On the fitness of hooker Dan Sheehan, who returns to the match-day 23: “Dan is obviously fit and raring to go and in fine condition. He’s a world-class hooker in...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Argentina v Samoa

ARG 19-10 SAM: Argentina back on track with win over Samoa

Argentina kick-started their Rugby World Cup 2023 campaign with a 19-10 win over Samoa in Pool D at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne. Samoa, despite being only one place behind their...

A look at some of the best off-field tales from Rugby World Cup 2023.

Several public appeals and even the offer of a reward later and still a distraught Lima Sopoaga is searching for his beloved kicking tee. The Samoa fly-half, who has been converting tries and nailing penalties...

Samoa get carded just minutes into the game

Duncan Paia'Aua was binned for this challenge early on in the game. The card was not upgraded and he returned to play with Samoa conceding just 7 points Duncan Paia'aua sees yellow for this challenge...

5 talking points ahead of England’s World Cup clash with Chile

England continue their march towards the World Cup quarter-finals when they clash with Chile in Lille on Saturday. While victory is expected from Steve Borthwick’s men, the South Americans will provide...