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It's officially one year to go until the men's Rugby World Cup 2023

There is officially now just one year to go until the start of the men’s 2023 Rugby World Cup in France. RugbyPass will cover every moment of the tournament with breaking news, behind-the-scenes access, and reaction from fans and players alike. The excitement for the tournament is growing day by day, with the top teams in world rugby more competitive than ever.

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The opening match of the tournament will take place on Friday, September 8, at Stade de France when Les Bleus host the All Blacks. It is sure to be one of the most exciting opening games to a World Cup, with many seeing the French as favourites to win the competition.

Scheduled to take place across nine venues from September 8 to October 28, the World Cup looks set to be the highlight of 2023’s global sporting calendar. From Lille to Marseille, we will be right across every phase of play. You will find all the latest news, results and statistics right here.

Discover every try, tackle and conversion from World Cup 2023 with RugbyPass, your resident rugby gurus. RugbyPass will have teams on the ground before and after games, giving you – the fans – full reaction to the biggest moments in the competition.

At the tenth edition of the Rugby World Cup, the mighty Springboks will aim to retain their crown. They are the current holders of the Webb Ellis Cup after they defeated England in the 2019 final in Yokohama. However, the All Blacks will be aiming for their fourth crown, and a resilient Les Bleus have a strong chance of capturing their first World Cup title on home soil.

Discover more about the teams competing for the World Cup with our handy team-by-team guides. Alternatively, learn more about the stars of 2023 with our player profiles. Then, after you have watched all the latest World Cup action, vote for your World Cup dream team.

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thewizard 53 minutes ago
Blues should feast on the Crusaders with Beauden Barrett's cool head

Barrett no longer does things that lose his side games??? I can’t ever remember that happening. Whatever you’re popping is stuffing your head. What will lose this game for the Blues is the incessant and stupid boxkicks from Christie.

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Rugby 101 - Ed Pye 1 hour ago
The Reds' 'whimpering' exit shows Super Rugby scrums still matter

Nick, I havent looked closely at him, but what is Hooper’s set piece ability like? He certainly has the loose game and his wiki says hes 122kg (which I struggle to believe), but what is his lineout win % and scrum win % as a lock?


Is there a height risk for the lineout there? Someone like Frost is 3 inches taller.


Also would you be selecting a 6-2 bench for the Aussies just to be more physical?


This would be my 8+6 at the moment


1. Bell / Slipper

2. Pollard / Asiata

3. Alaalatoa / Tupou

4. Skelton / Frost

5. Hooper

6. Valetini

7. McReight / Tizzano

8. Wilson / Gleeson


I think Brial is another good shout at this point.

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GM 1 hour ago
Blues should feast on the Crusaders with Beauden Barrett's cool head

Brave man! The Blues/Crusaders may be a coin toss, but a 20 point win for the Chiefs over the Brumbies? Man for man, the Brumbies front up - I’d have their front row over the Chiefs, at least one of their locks, Bobby V over Finau any day, or shift Hooper to No 6 and play BV at 8. The Lonegan/Lolosio combo is a match for Ratima/McKenzie, (Lonegan’s kicking was the best last week) and you’d have to have Ikitau and Tom Wright ahead of the Rona and Stephenson, wouldn’t you? What odds a Blue/Burmbies final at Canberra? That’d be rough justice for Reece’s knock on that deprived the Brumbies of a home semi.

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CN 2 hours ago
RWC 1991 documentary 'The Founding Four' launches crowd funding campaign

I think there was a stage production of this story a few years ago. I hope this does get the funding, particularly with Nick Heath behind it, very few men do as much as him in advocating women’s rugby domestically and internationally. Thank you Nick

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JB 3 hours ago
Blues should feast on the Crusaders with Beauden Barrett's cool head

Possibly one of the most ill informed articles I’ve read in some time. BB has been below average again this year and has continued his aimless kicking routine that Bidwell seems to rate. It’s no surprise that Clarke and Talea have barely been sighted as BB hardly passes. Rehaina has contributed more this season in only 5 games that BB all year. Saturday will see BB once again kick the ball away and wilt under the pressure of the Crusader forwards.

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frandinand 3 hours ago
The Reds' 'whimpering' exit shows Super Rugby scrums still matter

My favorite wine used to be Shiraz and I also enjoy a nice malbec. But having discovered quality pinots my preferences have definitely changed. Sorry Nic. But the great red wines of the world are pinots. The problem is being able to afford them. A friend in NZ sent me this list of their top 25 across regions prices and styles Hope you can source some of them Carlos.

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Misha’s High Note 2021 Otago Pinot Noir - $50.99

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Prophet's Rock Home Vineyard 2023 Otago Pinot Noir - $79.99

Greystone Vineyard Ferment 2021 Waipara Pinot Noir - $81.99

Amisfield Breakneck Reserve 2022 Otago Pinot Noir - $92.99

Clos Ostler Caroline’s 2021 Waitaki Pinot Noir - $112.99

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Mzilikazi 3 hours ago
Why Bath and Leicester represent the 'best of the best' in English rugby

“who looked like an ancient gnarled oak tree”. Graham Rowntree, not Dawe.

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Spew_81 4 hours ago
Broken hand or not, Richie Mo'unga is still New Zealand's best 10

I think Highlander mentioned that he picked up a high-level coaching role (Super Rugby?). He probably has far less time, and conflicts of interest.


If so good for him, but I miss his analysis.

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BA 4 hours ago
Blues make a tactical change at fullback for Crusaders showdown

Goonies?haha..I don’t know are they? Maybe but don’t think it’s a clear advantage to Saders..Hoskins regardless of bits round his game still has potential for a big play moment might be all that’s needed in what’s looking like it could be a tight match

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Spew_81 4 hours ago
Broken hand or not, Richie Mo'unga is still New Zealand's best 10

Agree. Great and underrated player,

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Spew_81 4 hours ago
Broken hand or not, Richie Mo'unga is still New Zealand's best 10

Agree, if B Barrett was given front foot ball, going forward, in his prime he was absolutely devastating. When the opportunities weren’t so forthcoming and opposition realized they just had to swamp B Barrett, his lesser ability as a genuine playmaker was exposed.


Also, in 2016 and 2017 the Springboks and Wallabies were historically weak; the Wallabies haven’t really recovered, but the Springboks have. That meant the All Blacks, and by extension B Barrett, had an armchair ride in the Rugby Championship. The confidence the B Barrett would’ve carried over from good Super Rugby form would’ve also helped.


The All Blacks are still a very good side, but after 2015 they have lacked the ability to consistently win the tight games. They have trouble unlocking the highly regimented modern defenses. The lack of a true playmaking 10 is a big part of the reason why.

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The Creator 4 hours ago
Blues make a tactical change at fullback for Crusaders showdown

Loosies

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The Creator 4 hours ago
Blues make a tactical change at fullback for Crusaders showdown

U said it loonies sorry.

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The Creator 4 hours ago
Blues make a tactical change at fullback for Crusaders showdown

U said it. Loonies.

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Mzilikazi 5 hours ago
Why Bath and Leicester represent the 'best of the best' in English rugby

Great read looking towards the final. Really enjoyed the historical lead in, Nick. Brought back lot of names I had not thought of in years. That great character Gareth Chilcott, Jeremy Guscott, as silky a player as ever played for England, Neil Back, who was “far too small to ever play for England”. And Graham Dawe, who looked like an ancient gnarled oak tree, and was a tough and hard as the wood of an oak.


Interesting coaching match up. The one year man, our very own Michael Cheika, against the three year man, Johann van Graan. Both inherited teams not in great shape. Will van Graan’s three years get up over Cheika’s one year wonder ? I shall be watching the game here on Stan,,,,,might even get up in the cold and dark night to watch live!

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JR 6 hours ago
Blues make a tactical change at fullback for Crusaders showdown

Hopefully, Barrett (right-footed) and Sullivan (LF) can work well together during kicking-plays; by viewing the field as ‘left’ and ‘right’ - they could easily swap roles throughout the game to make better use of angles with their respective stronger foots.

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BA 6 hours ago
The Reds' 'whimpering' exit shows Super Rugby scrums still matter

Hodgeman , Massimo,Faessler would have helped the cause I reckon not saying would have reversed the result but they would have been better 1 or 2 or 3 penalties less could have kept bit closer to to the Saders

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JB 6 hours ago
Super Rugby Pacific's greatest season stained by one playoff game

What nonsense. The 6 team finals served up some great rugby. The Blues on an uptick knocked over the Chiefs. Exciting game. The Chiefs have done enough to deserve a second shot. It's anyone didn't deserve to be there it was the Reds. They had some lucky wins but the FA ratio was poor. The stumble by the Chiefs also meant the Brumbies and Canes had to fight tooth and nail. The Blues could win and if they do they will be 9 wins, so No they can't lift the trophy with fewer wins than losses. It'll be a bruising match in Christchurch.

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SadersMan 7 hours ago
‘Tom Wright and Will Jordan’: Suaalii reacts to Team of the Year nod

Ridiculous.

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Carlos 7 hours ago
The Reds' 'whimpering' exit shows Super Rugby scrums still matter

😳😢🤦‍♂️

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