Former England head coach Eddie Jones took over from Dave Rennie as Australia head coach on a five-year contract in January, but a disappointing run of results and a first-ever pool-stage exit at the Rugby World Cup for the Wallabies has led to the 63-year-old resigning Last Updated: 29/10/23 10:48am Australia head coach Eddie Jones’ … Read more
Matty Ashton made the most of his return to the England team with two first-half tries to help them to victory in the second Test against Tonga; Harry Smith kicked two conversions and a penalty, while Tolutau Koula got Tonga’s try; win seals series win for England with one Test remaining Last Updated: 28/10/23 4:26pm … Read more
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The All Blacks have fallen just short of a fourth Rugby World Cup title, going down to the Springboks 12-11 in the final in Paris after captain Sam Cane was sent off in the first half. Despite playing with 14 men for 50 minutes, the All Blacks had a chance late to take the lead … Read more
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Millar Kwok, 10, and James Hurrey, 10, wear black for the All Blacks during St Mary’s school’s Cultural Day in Hastings. Photo / Paul Taylor Fans of the Springboks and All Blacks are mobilising in Hawke’s Bay to show their support for a clash that fans hope will display the best that one of rugby … Read more
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As far as spontaneous trips go, a last-minute decision to head to Paris for the Rugby World Cup final is as good as it gets. Organising an adventure with such a limited time frame could be a headache, so NZ Herald Sport has done the heavy lifting for you. In this ideal world where you … Read more
New Zealand appear to have rediscovered their aura at the Rugby World Cup There’s an almost sadistic cruelty to the fact that New Zealand don’t have time to bask in the glory of their quarter-final win over Ireland. More often than not in sport the hype exceeds the spectacle. A contest built-up to nearly impossible … Read more
New Zealand score seven tries through Will Jordan (hat-trick), Shannon Frizell (two), Jordie Barrett and Aaron Smith in hammering of Argentina in Rugby World Cup semi-final in Paris; England vs South Africa in second Rugby World Cup semi-final on Saturday in Paris (8pm kick-off BST) By Michael Cantillon Last Updated: 20/10/23 10:00pm New Zealand cruised … Read more
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Argentines living in the region have put the round ball aside, for now. The oval-shaped ball is now the focus of the South American nation, as fans who dwell here claim their goal is to lift the Rugby World Cup trophy. To do so, Argentina will first need to topple New Zealand’s own All Blacks … Read more
By Alex Bywater For The Daily Mail 00:33 16 Oct 2023, updated 08:11 16 Oct 2023 Share or comment on this article: Heartbroken France captain Antoine Dupont hit out at the refereeing of Ben O’Keeffe but admitted his team was beaten by the better side after Les Bleus tumbled out of their own World Cup. … Read more
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New Zealand 28 Ireland 24 By Liam Napier at Stade de France Revenge is sweet for the All Blacks as they stride one step closer to their pursuit of cathartic World Cup redemption. The 78,000 at Stade de France – a sea of green and pockets of black – were treated to a class contest, … Read more