Referee change confirmed for England and South Africa semi-final
Referee Mathieu Raynal is set to replace Andrew Brace as an assistant referee in tomorrow's World Cup semi-final clash between Sou…
Josh Raisey
20 Oct 2023, 16:19
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A RugbyPass journalist based in London. Having worked in football and cricket previously, he has found his home with rugby.
'Merited a red card': Romain Poite says South Africa star escaped sending off
A number of current and ex referees have had their say about the events of the quarter-final clash between France and South Africa…
Josh Raisey
20 Oct 2023, 6:10
Fiji's Tuisova set for surgery and long spell out after injury against England
Fiji and Racing 92 centre Josua Tuisova is set to be out for "several months" after picking up an injury to his left knee against …
Josh Raisey
19 Oct 2023, 8:06
Nienaber's 'unique' comparison of England and France can be read two ways
South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has said his side "know what's coming" against England on Saturday in the World Cup semi-…
Josh Raisey
19 Oct 2023, 5:34
The Springboks verdict on England's much-vaunted back row
One of the standout performers for England so far this World Cup, if not the standout performer, has been No8 Ben Earl, who has be…
Josh Raisey
19 Oct 2023, 4:47
South Africa name unchanged side for World Cup semi-final clash against England
South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has decided to stick to a winning formula and has named an unchanged squad to face Englan…
Josh Raisey
19 Oct 2023, 3:27
Argentina make one change for World Cup semi-final against All Blacks
Argentina have only made one change to their team to face the All Blacks on Friday in the World Cup semi-final from the one that b…
Josh Raisey
18 Oct 2023, 11:59
Warren Gatland confirms plan to remain as Wales coach until next World Cup
Warren Gatland has confirmed his intention to remain as Wales coach until the 2027 World Cup, saying he is "excited" about what th…
Josh Raisey
18 Oct 2023, 9:47
Racing 92 accuse England star of injuring new signing with 'violent tackle'
Top 14 outfit Racing 92 shared a loaded statement yesterday accusing England flanker Tom Curry of injuring their new centre Josua …
Josh Raisey
18 Oct 2023, 7:59
Wales international in contractual limbo after returning from injury hell
Wales and Cardiff centre Willis Halaholo could make a surprise return to the region this weekend for the opening match of the Unit…
Josh Raisey
18 Oct 2023, 5:53
Rassie Erasmus continues mind games by predicting England XV to face South Africa
It is often said that South Africa are a team that are made for World Cups and knockout rugby, but so too is their director of rug…
Josh Raisey
18 Oct 2023, 5:15
South African World Cup winner praises Etzebeth on 'amazing job' developing his game
Eben Etzebeth had an action-packed World Cup quarter-final against France at the Stade de France which included a try-saving inter…
Josh Raisey
17 Oct 2023, 8:15
Referees confirmed for World Cup semi-finals
Referees Angus Gardner and Ben O'Keeffe are set to referee the World Cup semi-finals this weekend as the All Blacks face Argentina…
Josh Raisey
17 Oct 2023, 6:43
The key intel Cheslin Kolbe had for crucial charge down in South Africa win
No one knew just how important Cheslin Kolbe's charge down was going to be when he stopped France's Thomas Ramos from converting a…
Josh Raisey
17 Oct 2023, 5:33
Fiji coach Simon Raiwalui steps down after World Cup exit
Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui has confirmed that he will not look to extend his contract with the Fiji Rugby Union beyond the end…
Josh Raisey
17 Oct 2023, 3:57
How the rugby world responded to South Africa's ultimate flex against France
South Africa's epic 29-28 World Cup quarter-final win over France on Sunday had a lot going on. From a charged down conversion to …
Josh Raisey
16 Oct 2023, 11:46
Opinion
Grow up and stop booing Owen Farrell
Being booed by the opposition can be seen as a badge of honour for many elite sportspeople. In a gladiatorial environment, it is a…
Josh Raisey
16 Oct 2023, 10:41
South Africa's Rassie Erasmus begins mind games with England
No sooner had South Africa dumped World Cup hosts France out of the World Cup on Sunday in Paris than director of rugby Rassie Era…
Josh Raisey
16 Oct 2023, 5:30
Two French stars retire in aftermath of World Cup exit
France head coach Fabien Galthie has confirmed that prop Uini Atonio and lock Romain Taofifenua have retired from international ru…
Josh Raisey
16 Oct 2023, 4:09
Opinion
Fiji player ratings vs England | Rugby World Cup 2023
Fiji's World Cup campaign came to a halt on Sunday against England at the Stade Velodrome, although a late surge almost brought th…
Josh Raisey
15 Oct 2023, 13:12
