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Rugby World Cup 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023
The 2023 Rugby World Cup will be the 10th edition of the quadrennial world championship for men's rugby union teams. It is scheduled to take place in France from September 8 to October 28 in nine venues across the country.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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From legends like Jonny Wilkinson and Mike Tindall, who married into the royal family, to present players Sonny Bill Williams and Handré Pollard

France to strengthen security for Rugby World Cup to ensure fans’ safety

Hong Kong

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Australia

Ex-England coach Eddie Jones handed Australia job after Rennie axed

Jones was fired by England last month after overseeing team’s worst year since 2008. New Zealander Dave Rennie previously ruled out working with the 62-year-old.

Eddie Jones has been named the new Wallabies coach after Rugby Australia sacked Dave Rennie. Photo: AP

Habana beats post-rugby ‘hollowness’ after realising power to touch lives

Former South Africa wing, whose country face England on Saturday, takes part in 100km trek through the desert alongside the likes of Steve Waugh.

Portugal will not be ‘pushovers’ at Rugby World Cup, says coach Lagisquet

Portugal will not travel to next year’s Rugby World Cup in France as ‘pushovers’ despite being the 20th and last team to qualify for the tournament, says coach Patrice Lagisquet.

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Lagisquet back to day job after guiding Portugal to Rugby World Cup

Head coach Patrice Lagisquet will cut his celebrations short despite dramatic achievement in Dubai, as he heads back to his insurance office on Monday.

Vincent Pinto (right) of Portugal celebrates with teammates after scoring their team’s fifth try during the RWC 2023 Final Qualifying Tournament against Kenya at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai. Photo: World Rugby via Getty Images

Portugal win thriller to qualify for the Rugby World Cup for first time

Scrum-half Samuel Marques kicks penalty with time up to salvage a 16-16 draw against the USA, sending his team through on points difference.

Rugby World Cup: winner takes it all as USA, Portugal face final shoot-out

In a battle of contrasting styles, it is almost impossible to predict whose journey to France 2023 will come to a juddering halt.

Hong Kong China Rugby

USA Eagles coach eyes winner-takes-all clash with Portugal in Dubai

Gary Gold says his side will have their work cut out for them in final game of Rugby World Cup qualifying tournament in Dubai.

The USA’s Nate Augspurger scores against Hong Kong during their Rugby World Cup final qualifying tournament clash at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai. Photo: World Rugby
Hong Kong China Rugby

Gulf in class as Hong Kong get a taste of ‘what Test rugby is all about’

City’s 49-7 defeat by USA Eagles in Rugby World Cup final qualifying ‘up there as one of toughest games I’ve ever played, physically,’ admits Hong Kong captain Josh Hrstich.

Nate Augspurger of the United States touches down to score a try during the RWC 2023 Final Qualifying Tournament match against Hong Kong at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai. Photo: World Rugby via Getty Images
Hong Kong China Rugby

USA too strong for Hong Kong, will face Portugal for last Rugby World Cup spot

USA forward power too much for Hong Kong, who go down 49-7 in bruising encounter, after Portugal run 13 tries in against Kenya.

Hong Kong China Rugby

USA coach Gold expects Hong Kong ‘to bring it to us’ in forwards battle

Two sides will play each other in Dubai on Saturday in the second round of matches of the final qualifying tournament for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong down to bare bones for Rugby World Cup qualifying clash

Lewis Evans’ injury-hit side have seen three more players ruled out for Saturday’s game against the USA in Dubai tournament.

David Carvalho of Portugal loses out to James Sawyer of Hong Kong at the lineout during the 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Qualifying Tournament. Photo: World Rugby
World Rugby

Hong Kong playing catch-up in 2023 bid after struggle to keep pace with Portugal

Hong Kong face USA next in a game they have to win if they are to stand any chance of making it to Paris.

Tomas Appleton of Portugal offloads the ball while under pressure from Hong Kong’s Gregor McNeish at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai. Photo: World Rugby
Hong Kong China Rugby

Portugal’s speed too hot for Hong Kong to handle at Rugby World Cup qualifier

Exciting wing Raffaele Storti scores twice as Portugal’s pace and variation prove too good in Dubai.

Hong Kong China Rugby

USA romp to 10-try demolition of Kenya at Rugby World Cup qualifier

Dylan Fawsitt and Christian Dyer grab hat-tricks for US, who are favourites to win four-team competition in Dubai

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Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong ring changes for Portugal clash as final bid to reach World Cup begins

Head coach Lewis Evans has opted for a new partnership at half-back, while there are also changes on the wing and in the forwards.

Hong Kong coach Lewis Evans has named his side for the game against Portugal. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong send SOS as Rugby World Cup qualifying squad left short

Last chance to qualify for 2023 Rugby World Cup begins in Dubai on Sunday, and head coach Lewis Evans is ‘looking to fly someone out in next 24 hours’ after injury.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Stakes high for Hong Kong as they head to Dubai for Rugby World Cup repechage

Hong Kong have never qualified for a World Cup, and face tough opposition in Portugal, Kenya and the US, but centre Tom Hill ‘genuinely thinks’ the field is wide open to secure a spot for Paris 2023.

Hong Kong squad named for Rugby World Cup repechage tournament in Dubai

The likes of lock James Cunningham and hooker Alex Post will form the spine the Hong Kong squad for next month’s World Cup repechage tournament in Dubai.

HKFC’s Josh Hrstic offloads under pressure from Valley’s James Cunningham who will start for Hong Kong in Dubai. Photo: Ike Li
Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong to face Portugal in final qualification for RWC 2023

Teams from Hong Kong, Kenya, Portugal and USA will face each other in a round-robin format for the last spot at France 2023.

Tonga’s David Loloheai runs to score a try during the Rugby World Cup Pacific Play-Off match against Hong Kong. Photo: Getty Images
World Rugby

Battling Australia topple South Africa in Rugby Championship

The Wallabies produced an impressive performance with a 25-17 win over South Africa in their Rugby Championship Test at Adelaide Oval.

New Zealand

New Zealand Rugby back Foster as All Blacks coach through to World Cup

Ian Foster will coach the All Blacks through to next year’s World Cup, New Zealand Rugby said on Wednesday, giving him a vote of confidence despite recent poor performances.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Tonga ease past Hong Kong in 2023 Rugby World Cup qualifier

Lewis Evans’ team looked sharp in first half, but Tonga proved too strong, booking their spot in World Cup Pool B alongside South Africa, Ireland, Scotland and Romania.

Tonga launch another attack against Hong Kong in their Rugby World Cup qualifier. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong China Rugby

Mud-splattered pitch to host Hong Kong as they face Tonga for RWC 2023 qualifier

The 19th team in the 20-team Rugby World Cup in France next year is set to be determined Saturday on what is expected to be a mud-splattered pitch in a 10,000-seat stadium north of Brisbane.

Hong Kong lock Patrick Jenkinson claims the ball during the Asia Rugby Championship match against Korea. Photo: Asia Rugby
Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong coach Evans rings changes for Rugby World Cup qualifier against Tonga

Lewis Evans has made six changes to the starting 15 that won the Asia Rugby Championship against South Korea two weeks ago, and has named six forwards on the bench.

Hong Kong International Test Rugby

Injuries leave Tonga without big guns for World Cup qualifier against Hong Kong

Star trio Israel Folau, Malakai Fekitoa and Charles Piutau all missing from side for Saturday’s clash on the Sunshine Coast.

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