

It's the news everyone knew was coming, but France are left to wait and hope they haven't seen the last of Antoine Dupont, while Warren Gatland sympathises with underfire Eddie Jones and Jean Deysel apologises for his head clash with Dupont.
Owen Farrell returns to captain England as they make 12 changes for their Rugby World Cup clash with Chile in Lille on Saturday.
Halfway through the pool stage and there's still plenty to play out, with the Wallabies fighting for a chance to exit the pool, while Ireland and South Africa play off to determine the top two finish. Read on for everything you need to know.
France holds their breath as they await news of Antoine Dupont's suspected jaw fracture, while Samu Kerevi has moved on from that controversial Wales call from 2019 and Eddie's faith in Carter Gordon seems to have disappeared.
Former Wallaby Drew Mitchell has called out Eddie Jones and his selection policies, while the Springboks defend their 7-1 bench split and the Wallabies get hit by another injury.
England's Joe Marler joked his accidental header that led to a try was anything but accidental, while All Blacks' Anton Leinert-Brown visited injured Le Roux Malan in hospital and Rugby World Cups are a family affair.
England are using the ruthless nature of the 2003 Rugby World Cup-winning side as inspiration as they build their own charge in France 20 years on.
Fiji make history, claiming their first win over the Wallabies since 1954, meanwhile the Wallabies deal with a Will Skelton size hole, England all but secure their quarterfinal place and Lima Sopoaga appeals for the return of his kicking tee.
It was scrappy, at times fractious, but England won't care a jot as they reflect on a job done against Japan.
England toiled at times but profited from a bizarre second half try to defeat Japan 34-12 at the Stade de Nice on Sunday and earn a bonus-point in an unimpressive display that nonetheless leaves them in control of their World Cup Pool D.
Reaching a fourth Rugby World Cup is a fair effort for a bloke who said planned to retire at 30. James Slipper will join elite company on Sunday against Fiji, becoming just the third Australian to achieve the milestone.
The All Black showed their class to secure their first win of the tournament, but a red card will no doubt have Ian Foster sweating, meanwhile Portugal are ready to etch their name in history and the Wallabies deal with several injury blows.
England head coach Steve Borthwick has called for greater transparency and consistency in refereeing calls over potential red card offences.
Injuries, set backs and sliding doors moments, three players have made a remarkable journey to reach the World Cup, meanwhile France were given a fright by Uruguay and the All Blacks prepare for Namibia.
England will be without flanker Tom Curry for their next two Rugby World Cup matches following his red card against Argentina, it was announced on Tuesday.
The countdown is over, the action continues at the 2023 Rugby World Cup with France taking on Uruguay, New Zealand looking for their first win and Samoa and Tonga get their campaigns underway. Read on for everything you need to know.
There was plenty to reflect on from the opening weekend of Rugby World Cup 2023. From the Springboks' traffic light system, to Dan Biggar's verbal explosion and more boos for Eddie Jones -- the tournament was anything but dull.
What a finish to an incredible opening weekend of the Rugby World Cup! Wales take the win in Bordeaux but Fiji's fightback was inspirational.
World Rugby wants to avoid a repeat of Saturday's scenes outside the venue when thousands of fans battled to gain entry ahead of England's victory over Argentina.
England make a statement as Argentina crumble, while Australia finally get a win under Eddie Jones.
The 2023 Rugby World Cup has officially kicked off with France opening the tournament with a stunning win over the All Blacks. Now we look ahead to four more massive games in Match Day 2.
We're less than a day from the start of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, and ESPN has its finger on the pulse in France. Here's what you need to know ahead of the tournament opener on Friday night [Saturday morning AEST].
The countdown is over, the 2023 Rugby World Cup has finally arrived with hosts France set to launch the tournament with one of the most anticipated opening matches ever against the All Blacks.
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has slammed Danny Cipriani after the former England player likened the Australian to a "horny teenager" in his autobiography, Who am I?.
George Ford kicked England to a remarkable 27-10 World Cup victory over Argentina on Saturday in a performance full of intensity that was all the more astonishing as they played with 14 men from the third minute.