Rugby World Cup: Uruguay can be darlings of tournament September 14, 2023 Modern enthusiasts always speak of Japan’s victory over South Africa as the biggest upset in the history of the Rugby World Cup. But at the last tournament, in the Land of the Rising Sun, Uruguay were the ones to spring a surprise. Nearly four years ago to the day Uruguay claimed a famous 30-27 victory [...]
Rugby World Cup: England don’t have discipline issue, says Sinfield September 13, 2023 England defence coach Kevin Sinfield has insisted that his side do not have a discipline issue after Tom Curry became the third player in four games to be sent off for a high or dangerous tackle. Curry’s sending off – which came in the opening minutes of England’s win against Argentina in the World Cup [...]
Rugby World Cup: Curry handed THREE week ban for red card against Argentina September 12, 2023 England back-row Tom Curry has been banned for three weeks after being shown a red card in his side’s Rugby World Cup opener against Argentina on Saturday. Curry was sent off with a yellow card in the opening minutes for a head-on-head collision in Marseille. That ban will be reduced to two weeks should the [...]
‘ITV offering at Rugby World Cup isn’t good enough. They must do better’ September 11, 2023 A lot has been made of this Rugby World Cup potentially being the reset point for a sport that’s in dire need of reinvigoration. So, then, why are we standing by while its broadcast offering in the United Kingdom looks lethargic, dated and lazy? On the opening night ITV broadcast the wrong scoreline at the [...]
Sinfield says England will improve despite Ford ‘masterclass’ September 11, 2023 England defence coach Kevin Sinfield has said his side still have improvements to make despite a George Ford “masterclass” in their 27-10 World Cup defeat of Argentina on Saturday. Sale Sharks No10 Ford slotted three first-half kicks in a performance few expected from England as they got their World Cup campaign off to a solid [...]
Rugby World Cup chiefs offer apology to England and Argentina fans September 10, 2023 Rugby World Cup organisers have apologised to supporters for the chaotic scenes which sparked fears of a deadly crush ahead of England’s match against Argentina. Limited access points and insufficient staffing led to a potentially dangerous situation outside the Stade Velodrome in Marseille on Saturday night. Former England international Brian Moore called it “beyond shambolic”, [...]
Rugby World Cup: Takeaways after England beat Argentina September 10, 2023 Some have dubbed it the “Miracle of Marseille”; for others it was the minimum England needed to show. But in Saturday night’s 27-10 win over Argentina in their opening match of the Rugby World Cup only one thing mattered: the result. It had been a long time coming and in the south of France England [...]
Rugby World Cup: 10 England v Argentina facts to reel off during the match September 9, 2023 There isn’t often little-to-no excitement around England at a Rugby World Cup but this edition, in France, seems to be one of those rare occasions. They could very well not make it out of Pool D and this evening is their biggest game. The take on Argentina in Marseille knowing the victors tonight will become [...]
City A.M. debate: Should the Middle East host Champions cup rugby? September 8, 2023 Last Monday, City A.M. exclusively reported that both the United States and Middle East had bid to host rugby’s Champions Cup final. And while there was general disdain towards the idea from fans, a significant proportion of that was directed towards the idea of the Middle East – and Saudi Arabia in particular. Here City [...]
Where to watch the Rugby World Cup this weekend September 7, 2023 It’s the biggest tournament in rugby union and it begins tomorrow. The Rugby World Cup will take up many of the screens across the country but some bars and pubs are hosting specialist events. Here’s where to watch this weekend’s opening set of fixtures. Northwood, Angel A vast new sports bar has opened its doors [...]