Stade de France has all the love for the Boks, not much for Ireland

Stade de France has all the love for the Boks, not much for Ireland

Stade de France in Saint-Denis in Paris. The Springboks may be facing an Irish side in Saturday’s crucial Rugby World Cup game that’s unbeaten in 15 games, but they do so with the comfort of a healthy record at the Stade de France. The Boks haven’t lost a Test at the ground since 2005 and … Read more

Rugby turns 200: A history of the sport in Japan

Rugby turns 200: A history of the sport in Japan

‘Big” birthday parties are meant to be memorable. The production team behind the opening ceremony of this year’s Rugby World Cup, however, might be hoping their “party” proves to be the opposite: A cycling baker, the pursuit of a flying chef’s hat and the booing of French President Emmanuel Macron all marked the opening of … Read more

Travelling to the Rugby World Cup by train? Here are flight-free travel experts’ best tips

Travelling to the Rugby World Cup by train? Here are flight-free travel experts’ best tips

The Rugby World Cup is the ‘perfect’ chance to explore France more sustainably over land and sea, according to the experts. The Rugby World Cup is kicking off in France this week, with Les Bleus taking on New Zealand in Paris on Friday (8 September). ADVERTISEMENT Around 600,000 fans will be touching down in the … Read more

Rugby World Cup: Airport chaos could hit France as air traffic controllers threaten strike action

Rugby World Cup: Airport chaos could hit France as air traffic controllers threaten strike action

Airport and public transport strikes could impact thousands of people travelling to the Rugby World Cup. Sports fans could face travel chaos next week as French airport staff threaten strikes during the Rugby World Cup. ADVERTISEMENT The country’s largest union for air traffic controllers (SNCTA) has called on workers to conduct a nationwide walkout on … Read more