All Blacks thrash Italy, scoring 96 points in statement Rugby World Cup victory

New Zealand scored 14 tries in a demolition job on Italy as they ran out 96-17 winners in Lyon on Friday, sending a message to their World Cup rivals.

New Zealand v Italy: Five takeaways from the Rugby World Cup clash as All Blacks reinstate title credentials

Our five takeaways from the All Blacks' 96-17 thrashing of Italy.

All Blacks player ratings: Playmaking trio rip Italians apart in Rugby World Cup demolition

New Zealand’s player ratings following their dominant 96-17 triumph over Italy in the Rugby World Cup.

Italy player ratings: Shambolic showing as All Blacks hammer the Azzurri

Our Italy player ratings after the 96-17 defeat to the All Blacks.

South Africa v Tonga preview: Springboks to bounce back with emphatic victory

Our preview for the Rugby World Cup Pool B between South Africa and Tonga.

How Dan Carter almost started his playing career in Ireland

Dan Carter almost started his playing career in Ireland.

Siya Kolisi reflects on journey from ‘naughty one’ to Springboks captaincy milestone

Siya Kolisi will become just the second player to skipper the Springboks in 50 Test matches.

Australia v Portugal preview: Os Lobos hoping to further embarrass struggling Wallabies

Australia complete their Rugby World Cup pool stage looking to avoid further embarrassment when they take on Portugal at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard.

Brad Barritt explains the ‘risk’ of Antoine Dupont’s World Cup injury return

Brad Barritt, who suffered a similar injury in 2018, shares his views on the France captain's injury.

Maro Itoje reveals the ‘background issues’ which have affected his England form

England’s star second-row Maro Itoje discusses his dip in form and how he has rediscovered his mojo during the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.

All Blacks and Springboks in talks to revive ‘traditional tours’

New Zealand Super Rugby teams could face the Springboks and All Blacks tackle South African URC teams.

James Slipper to set Wallabies Rugby World Cup appearance record against Portugal

James Slipper will set a Wallabies Rugby World Cup appearance record when they take on Portugal at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne on Sunday.

Eddie Jones prepared to be the ‘fall guy’ for Australia’s poor World Cup

Eddie Jones says he will take responsibility for the Wallabies' poor Rugby World Cup.

Sonny Bill Williams stands by Eddie Jones criticism and offers services to beleaguered Rugby Australia

Ex-All Black Sonny Bill Williams has maintained that he was right to criticise Eddie Jones and has also offered some solutions to Australia’s current woes.

Handre Pollard ‘lucky’ to be at the Rugby World Cup as he battles Manie Libbok for fly-half jersey

Springboks fly-half Handre Pollard his given his thoughts on being back in the squad ahead of their final Rugby World Cup pool match against Tonga.

Springboks boss reveals Duane Vermeulen’s new role at the Rugby World Cup

Springboks back-row Duane Vermeulen was seen in the coaches box during the Ireland Rugby World Cup match and Jacques Nienaber revealed why.

Scotland v Romania preview: Gregor Townsend’s side to rack up comfortable win

We preview and predict the Rugby World Cup Pool B clash between Scotland and Romania, which takes place at Stade Pierre Mauroy on Saturday.

Fiji v Georgia preview: Pacific side to triumph in brutal Bordeaux battle

Planet Rugby previews the interesting Rugby World Cup Pool C Test match between Fiji and Georgia on Saturday in Bordeaux.

Australia coach blames change in Super Rugby format for Wallabies’ woes

Australia assistant coach Pierre-Henry Broncan feels the Wallabies' poor form can be linked to the departure of South African teams from Super Rugby.

Japan edge 14-man Samoa to set up winner-takes-all showdown with Argentina

Japan claimed their second win of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, beating a 14-man Samoa 28-22 on Thursday, which boosts their quarter-final hopes.

‘Question of concussion’ as Antoine Dupont awaits surgeon’s green light

France's team health manager has provided an update on captain and star Antoine Dupont.

Japan v Samoa: Five takeaways from the Rugby World Cup clash as Brave Blossoms back-row shines

Check out James While's five takeaways from Japan's victory over Samoa in the Rugby World Cup Pool D clash that took place in Toulouse.

Japan player ratings: Star back-rowers show their class as they keep Rugby World Cup hopes alive

Japan’s player ratings following their 28-22 triumph over Samoa in the Rugby World Cup.

Samoa player ratings: Ben Lam red card costs Pacific Islanders in defeat to Japan

Our Samoa player ratings following their 28-22 loss to Japan.

Steve Hansen says that ‘ego’ has caused the Trans-Tasman decline

The All Blacks’ Rugby World Cup-winning head coach Steve Hansen has given his thoughts on the issues facing rugby in Australia and New Zealand.

New Zealand v Italy preview: All Blacks to make statement of intent with solid victory against Azzurri

We preview and offer a prediction for the crunch Rugby World Cup Pool A clash between New Zealand and Italy which takes place in Lyon on Friday.

Rugby World Cup: Unpacking the knockout spot permutations

Planet Rugby takes a closer look at the permutations for each pool, finding out who can qualify for the next stage and what they need to get there.

Scotland make sweeping changes for World Cup clash with Romania

Gregor Townsend has made 13 changes to his starting line-up to face Romania.

All Blacks great Steve Hansen on what makes Johnny Sexton ‘probably the best I’ve ever seen’

Former All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen believes that Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton leads the way in a specific aspect of his game.

‘It happened to me’ – Manu Tuilagi warned about special Samoan treatment

Billy Vunipola expects Manu Tuilagi to be targeted during the World Cup clash against Samoa.