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Rugby World Cup Pool B preview: Squads, fixtures, star players and more

Pool B of the Rugby World Cup sees defending champions South Africa face off against Ireland, Scotland, Tonga, and Romania.

Top 20 best rugby players list features no England players, two All Blacks and three Springboks

British newspaper the Telegraph have unveiled their best rugby players in the world, with Ireland and France dominating the list.

Two Cents Rugby picks his form World XV heading into the World Cup

Two Cents picks his form XV from the superstars heading into the tournament.

Power Rankings heading into the 2023 Rugby World Cup

Planet Rugby's power rankings ahead of the Rugby World Cup.

Rugby World Cup fixtures per team including kick off times and referees

A team-by-team breakdown of the Rugby World Cup pool stage matches.

Rugby World Cup Fantasy cheat sheet: Bargain buys in every position

Planet Rugby eases your Rugby World Cup 2023 Fantasy League headaches providing you with some bargain buys that could score big points.

Rugby World Cup 2023 Fantasy: The most expensive players per position

Find out who are the most expensive players in each position in the newly launched Rugby World Cup 2023 Fantasy.

Rugby World Cup Pool B: Meet the head coaches in charge of each nation

There is still so much to discuss ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Next up is a closer look at the head coaches in Pool B.

All the Rugby World Cup warm-up results ahead of the main event

Planet Rugby has curated a one-stop piece where fans can find all the warm-up results as the build-up to rugby’s biggest event continues.

All the 2023 Rugby World Cup squads and team updates

With the global showpiece rushing upon the rugby world, Planet Rugby has put together all of the Rugby World Cup squads that have been announced thus far.

Rugby World Cup pool stage referees confirmed, Jaco Peyper officiates opener

Jaco Peyper will get the tournament underway in the opening match.

Rugby World Cup: What’s the Foul Play Review Bunker and how does it work?

Find out how the Foul Play Review Bunker works.

Every player who has CHANGED nationalities for the Rugby World Cup

Planet Rugby takes a closer look at all the players at the 2023 Rugby World Cup who have made use of the recent law change and switched their nationalities.

Loose Pass: Disparities in the disciplinary as Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola await their fate

Loose Pass is here to delve into the major talking points in the sport.

‘The judicial system is broken’ – All Blacks great lashes out at ‘inconsistent’ punishments after Owen Farrell decision

All Black centurion Mils Muliaina can’t understand why George Moala received a five-week ban when Owen Farrell was initially exonerated by an independent panel.

George Moala named in Tonga’s Rugby World Cup squad despite suspension, Israel Folau misses out

George Moala has been named in Tonga's Rugby World Cup squad despite serving a suspension, while Israel Folau has been ruled out through injury.

World Rugby rankings: Ireland put top spot on the line as Fiji eye new high

How this weekend's Rugby World Cup warm-ups could impact the world rankings.

‘It’s a slap in the face’ – All Black weighs in on ‘shocking’ Owen Farrell saga

All Blacks fly-half Richie Mo’unga feels for George Moala amid the controversy around inconsistent judicial decisions.

The fascinating Rugby World Cup team nicknames and what they mean

Most teams at the showpiece have specific nicknames associated with them and Planet Rugby unveils what they are and in some cases how they were obtained.

Opinion: Owen Farrell’s rescinded red card an appalling act of double-standards

Planet Rugby features writer Lawrence Nolan gives his opinion after Owen Farrell's red card was overturned in a shock disciplinary verdict on Tuesday.

‘F**k this’ – Pacific Island players slam Farrell verdict after George Moala’s hefty ban

Top players from the Pacific Island nations have slammed the decision to ban George Moala after Owen Farrell's red card was rescinded.

Repeat of 2023 final in Hamilton to kick off Super Rugby Pacific in 2024

The Super Rugby Pacific draw has been confirmed for 2024 with the Crusaders facing the Chiefs in Hamilton on February 23 in a repeat of the 2023 final.

Former All Black powers Tonga to back-to-back wins over Canada

Former All Blacks back-row Vaea Fifita scored for Tonga in their 36-12 win over Canada at Teufaiva Stadium in their Rugby World Cup warm-up.

WATCH: Ex-All Blacks centre sent off in Tonga victory and could now miss the Rugby World Cup

George Moala could miss the start of Tonga's Rugby World Cup campaign through suspension after his red card against Canada.

14-man Tonga return to winning ways against hapless Canada in Nuku’alofa

Tonga got their 2023 Rugby World Cup preparations on track when they beat 28-3 Canada in Nuku’alofa on Thursday, despite losing George Moala to a red card.

All the 2023 Rugby World Cup jerseys – home and alternate

Take a look at all the 2023 Rugby World Cup jerseys.

Who’s hot and who’s not: David Havili and the Rugby World Cup inclusions, Agustin Creevy’s landmark and abject England

Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action.

Samoa end Pacific Nations Cup in style with bonus-point victory over Tonga

Samoa finished their Pacific Nations Cup campaign in style when they clinched a deserved 34-9 victory over Tonga in Apia on Saturday.

All Blacks up to second in World Rugby rankings while Fiji climb three spots as they break into top 10

Check out the latest World Rugby rankings list as New Zealand and Fiji climb, with Ireland and France's dominance at the summit finally broken up.

Japan bounce back with hard-fought triumph over plucky Tonga in Higashiosaka

Japan got their Pacific Nations Cup campaign back on track when they sealed a 21-16 victory over Tonga in Higashiosaka on Saturday.