Rugby World Cup

France edge ahead as Autumn thrillers augur well for World Cup

November 28, 2022 | 09:00

Tournament hosts France head into next year's Rugby World Cup as favourites but an enthralling series of Autumn internationals suggests the 2023 edition could be the most competitive yet.

Up to 35 dead as Typhoon Hagibis slams Japan

October 14, 2019 | 09:35

Tens of thousands of rescuers worked through the pre-dawn hours on Monday (Oct 14) to reach people trapped by landslides and floods in Japan caused by a powerful typhoon that has killed up to 35, officials and local media said.

Japan super typhoon at weekend could hit Rugby World Cup, Grand Prix

October 10, 2019 | 09:17

A super typhoon among the most powerful in decades was set to hit Japan this holiday weekend, weather officials warned Wednesday (Oct 9), and could severely disrupt both the Rugby World Cup and Formula One Grand Prix.

Russia qualify for World Cup as Spain, Romania and Belgium disqualified

May 16, 2018 | 09:49

Russia have been awarded a place at the 2019 World Cup in Japan after World Rugby sensationally disqualified Spain, Romania and Belgium, the rugby union international governing body said on Tuesday (May 15).