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Jones appointed as Japan head coach
Former England and Australia boss Eddie Jones has been confirmed as Japan's new head coach through to 2028.
Eddie Jones named Japan head coach
The Japan Rugby Football Union has named Eddie Jones as its new head coach.
FAQs: Explaining rugby's Nations Championship and a 24-team World Cup
World Rugby on Tuesday declared the game had taken a "quantum leap forward" with an historic agreement reached on a new Nations League, expanded men's World Cup, and an aligned global calendar. So what does it all mean?
Rugby World Cup Daily: Controversial no-call that has left France fuming
What. A. Weekend! Just 24 hours after witnessing one of the most incredible spectacles, fans were treated to another with the Springboks breaking French hearts, but it didn't come without it's controversy. Meanwhile, England book their semifinal place.
Rugby World Cup Daily: Thirty-seven phases of All Blacks grit
New Zealand completed a mighty defensive effort to hold off Ireland, with an exhaustive final sequence when they simply had to grit their teeth, keep getting up off the deck, and then pounce when the moment arrived.
Rugby World Cup Daily: 'Photo-gate' emerges on eve of quarterfinals
It wouldn't be the knockout phases if some off-field drama didn't emerge, this time it's 'photo-gate', while France welcomes back Antoine Dupont to face South Africa, Joe Marler has learned to love Marcus Smith and Manie Libbok gets the nod.
Rugby World Cup Daily: Tears and jubilation! Incredible scenes close out Pool play
An unbelievable night to finish off World Cup Pool play with Portugal securing their first ever World Cup win, and Argentina and Fiji locking in their quarterfinal places. Meanwhile, Ian Foster has laid down the challenge for Ireland.
Argentina down Japan in thriller to reach QF
A clinical hat-trick from winger Mateo Carreras helped hoist Argentina into the World Cup quarterfinals with a 39-27 victory over Japan in a winner-takes-all Pool D shootout at Stade de la Beaujoire on Sunday.
Rugby World Cup quarterfinal permutations
With just one more week of pool matches before the Rugby World Cup enters the pointy end of the tournament, there's still plenty at play across each of the four pools. Confused who can qualify? We've got you covered with every permutation.
Why England won't lose sleep over ugly win vs. Japan at Rugby World Cup
It was scrappy, at times fractious, but England won't care a jot as they reflect on a job done against Japan.
Unimpressive England do enough to beat Japan
England toiled at times but profited from a bizarre second half try to defeat Japan 34-12 at the Stade de Nice on Sunday and earn a bonus-point in an unimpressive display that nonetheless leaves them in control of their World Cup Pool D.
RWC 2023 Pool D Preview: Everything you need to know
Rugby World Cup 2023 is fast approaching, with the blockbuster opener between tournament hosts France and the All Blacks now a week away. Join us as we preview Pool D, which includes four teams capable of reaching the quarterfinals.
Rugby World Cup 2023: Squads for all 20 nations
Rugby World Cup 2023 is fast approaching, with the countdown well and truly on for what looms as the most competitive tournament on record. Stay up to date with all the 33-man squads as they are unveiled.
Rugby Friday Five: Folau doco shines light on dark days, Abbott slams RA Voice stance
In stories you may have missed this week, the first part of the hotly anticipated Israel Folau documentary dropped, a former PM has called out Rugby Australia's stance on the Voice, and a five-year ban has been handed down for a disgraceful act out west.
Rugby Friday Five: Lowered tackle height comes to Aus, Petaia's World Cup on knife's edge
In stories you may have missed this week, Jordan Petaia's World Cup dreams are on a knife's edge, World Rugby lower tackle height to come to Australia and the 38-metre maul try that would have New Zealand great Wayne Smith weeping.
How Steve Hansen and the 'different beast' of Japan prepared Simon Cron for Super Rugby
Japan was an unexpected detour on Simon Cron's journey to being a Super Rugby head coach, but with lessons from former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen under his belt and more ambition he's ready to lead the Western Force to new heights.
Retallick joins All Blacks exodus to Japan
Brodie Retallick will join the growing list of All Blacks heading to Japan after the Rugby World Cup in France, with the New Zealand lock having signed up for a second stint with the Kobelco Steelers.
Autumn Nations Series Week 4: Everything you need to know for this weekend's rugby
Week 4 of the Autumn Nations Series is headlined by big Tests in Twickenham and Dublin, the latter of which will see the Wallabies look to bounce back from a historic loss to Italy. Stay across all the lineups, team news and match odds.
France power past Japan to extend unbeaten run to 13 matches
Damian Penaud scored two tries for France as they beat Japan 35-17 at the Municipal Stadium on Sunday to extend their unbeaten run to 13 games.
Autumn Nations Series Week 3: Everything you need to know for this weekend's rugby
Week 3 of the Autumn Nations Series is headlined by big Tests in Marseille and Edinburgh, the latter of which will see Scotland attempt to down the All Blacks for the first time in 32 attempts. Stay across all the lineups, team news and match odds.
Porter in, Ribbans handed Eng debut vs. Japan
England have made five changes for the match against Japan on Saturday with Leicester's Guy Porter getting the nod at outside centre while Northampton lock David Ribbans will make his Test debut.
England turn on the style to thrash Japan 52-13
England put last week's ragged defeat by Argentina firmly behind them when they ran in six tries, plus a penalty try, and played some highly entertaining rugby along the way to overwhelm Japan 52-13 at Twickenham on Saturday.
Autumn Nations Series W2: Everything you need to know for this weekend's rugby
After a entree serving of Test rugby at the weekend, we're set for the main course over three delicious sittings in November. Nine of World Rugby's top 10 ranked nations are in action this weekend. Stay across all the lineups, team news and match odds.
Autumn Nations Series wrap: Is Gregor Townsend right about the 'jackal'?
There were just two Tests over the weekend, but there were no shortage of talking points in Tokyo or Edinburgh. Certainly Gregor Townsend has put the role of breakdown "jackal" firmly back in the spotlight, after Glen Young's cleanout of Tate McDermott.
All Blacks scrape home against Japan
New Zealand kicked off their end-of-year tour with a 38-31 victory over Japan on Saturday but the makeshift All Blacks side were given a mighty scare in front of a crowd of more than 60,000 at Tokyo's National Stadium.
2023 Rugby World Cup Table
Pool A | ||||
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R | Team | GP | PD | P |
1 | France | 4 | +178 | 18 |
2 | New Zealand | 4 | +206 | 15 |
3 | Italy | 4 | -67 | 10 |
4 | Uruguay | 4 | -99 | 5 |
5 | Namibia | 4 | -218 | 0 |
Pool B | ||||
R | Team | GP | PD | P |
1 | Ireland | 4 | +144 | 19 |
2 | South Africa | 4 | +117 | 15 |
3 | Scotland | 4 | +75 | 10 |
4 | Tonga | 4 | -81 | 5 |
5 | Romania | 4 | -255 | 0 |
Pool C | ||||
R | Team | GP | PD | P |
1 | Wales | 4 | +84 | 19 |
2 | Fiji | 4 | +5 | 11 |
3 | Australia | 4 | -1 | 11 |
4 | Portugal | 4 | -39 | 6 |
5 | Georgia | 4 | -49 | 3 |
Pool D | ||||
R | Team | GP | PD | P |
1 | England | 4 | +111 | 18 |
2 | Argentina | 4 | +58 | 14 |
3 | Japan | 4 | +2 | 9 |
4 | Samoa | 4 | +17 | 7 |
5 | Chile | 4 | -188 | 0 |
2023 Top ScorersRugby World Cup
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2023 RankingsRugby World Cup
- JPN11thTries Scored 1st New Zealand : 38 Tries ScoredNZL1st1238
- JPN11thPoints Difference 1st New Zealand : 206 Points DifferenceNZL1st