‘ITV offering at Rugby World Cup isn’t good enough. They must do better’ September 11, 2023 A lot has been made of this Rugby World Cup potentially being the reset point for a sport that’s in dire need of reinvigoration. So, then, why are we standing by while its broadcast offering in the United Kingdom looks lethargic, dated and lazy? On the opening night ITV broadcast the wrong scoreline at the [...]
Sinfield says England will improve despite Ford ‘masterclass’ September 11, 2023 England defence coach Kevin Sinfield has said his side still have improvements to make despite a George Ford “masterclass” in their 27-10 World Cup defeat of Argentina on Saturday. Sale Sharks No10 Ford slotted three first-half kicks in a performance few expected from England as they got their World Cup campaign off to a solid [...]
Rugby World Cup chiefs offer apology to England and Argentina fans September 10, 2023 Rugby World Cup organisers have apologised to supporters for the chaotic scenes which sparked fears of a deadly crush ahead of England’s match against Argentina. Limited access points and insufficient staffing led to a potentially dangerous situation outside the Stade Velodrome in Marseille on Saturday night. Former England international Brian Moore called it “beyond shambolic”, [...]
Rugby World Cup: Takeaways after England beat Argentina September 10, 2023 Some have dubbed it the “Miracle of Marseille”; for others it was the minimum England needed to show. But in Saturday night’s 27-10 win over Argentina in their opening match of the Rugby World Cup only one thing mattered: the result. It had been a long time coming and in the south of France England [...]
Rugby World Cup: 10 England v Argentina facts to reel off during the match September 9, 2023 There isn’t often little-to-no excitement around England at a Rugby World Cup but this edition, in France, seems to be one of those rare occasions. They could very well not make it out of Pool D and this evening is their biggest game. The take on Argentina in Marseille knowing the victors tonight will become [...]
Where to watch the Rugby World Cup this weekend September 7, 2023 It’s the biggest tournament in rugby union and it begins tomorrow. The Rugby World Cup will take up many of the screens across the country but some bars and pubs are hosting specialist events. Here’s where to watch this weekend’s opening set of fixtures. Northwood, Angel A vast new sports bar has opened its doors [...]
Rugby World Quiz: Pit your wits in our interactive challenge September 7, 2023 The Rugby World Cup returns tomorrow so scroll away and test your knowledge ahead of the tournament’s opener. There are 12 questions. How many can you get right?
Rugby World Cup: Wales and Pool C suddenly underdogs? September 7, 2023 The Rugby World Cup’s Pool C is fun, fun, fun. You’ve got Wales under a returning Warren Gatland who look completely off the ball; an Australian side under Eddie Jones who are backing youth over experience; Fiji, fresh from a historic victory over England; plus a European pair in Georgia and Portugal who will have [...]
Rugby World Cup: One of Ireland, Scotland or Boks to miss out in Pool B September 7, 2023 Every World Cup has to have a pool of death featuring three top-ranked teams with every chance of making it to the last eight – one of which will be dumped out prematurely. This year in France that dreaded group is Pool B. Holders South Africa have been drawn with world No1 side Ireland, world [...]
Rugby World Cup: England to be beaten by Argentina or Samoa? September 7, 2023 When the Rugby World Cup draw was made in 2020, Pool C looked like one full of intrigue. You had former winners England, improving Argentina and a Japan side who had thrived as hosts a year prior. Throw in qualifiers later confirmed as Samoa and Chile and the group is exciting. But the pining for [...]