Williams not comfortable being compared to David Beckham or LeBron James
New Toronto Wolfpack star Sonny Bill Williams has admitted he is not comfortable being talked about as a brand or likened to David Beckham and LeBron James.
Rugby World Cup
Eddie Jones admits he should have refreshed England’s World Cup final line-up
England head coach Eddie Jones has admitted he made a mistake not freshening up his team for the World Cup final.
Rugby World Cup and Love Island US boost advertising take at ITV
ITV enjoyed a victorious Rugby World Cup, even if the players from the Home Nations did not, as England and Wales’s strong runs in the competition boosted advertising revenues.
Heathrow passenger numbers boosted by Rugby World Cup
The Rugby World Cup in Japan helped Heathrow Airport record its busiest October on record, the owner of the London flight hub has revealed.
Scottish Rugby Union fined and reprimanded over Dodson’s World Cup comments
The Scottish Rugby Union has been formally reprimanded and fined £70,000 for comments made by chief executive Mark Dodson during the World Cup.
Do not write off Saracens says former England captain Martin Johnson
Former England captain Martin Johnson has warned Gallagher Premiership clubs not to write off Saracens in the wake of this week’s punishment over breaches of salary cap rules.
Martin Johnson expects England to come back stronger after World Cup exploits
World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson believes this England squad have their best rugby ahead and urged them not to dwell on their Rugby World Cup final heartache.
Kolisi salutes South Africa fans as thousands greet returning world champions
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi said he was “tired but grateful, humbled and over-awed” after the World Cup winners were greeted by thousands of fans on their return to the country.
Passengers spot Harry on commercial flight to rugby final in Japan
The Duke of Sussex was pictured taking a commercial flight to the Rugby World Cup final in Japan.
Neil Drysdale: Rugby and cricket need to keep boosting the efforts of the emerging countries
There might seem to be little in common between the Rugby World Cup and the ICC T20 World Cup qualifying tournament, but they have both exposed the need for sport’s governing bodies to start building from the bottom up.
In pictures: England players land at Heathrow after World Cup final heartbreak
England returned from the World Cup in Japan on Monday afternoon. Eddie Jones’ side were beaten by South Africa in the final on Saturday. Here, the PA news agency looks at their low-key return at Heathrow Airport.
World Cup runners-up England make low-key return to London
England coach Eddie Jones arrived back in London on Monday giving little away about his future as the Rugby Football Union prepared to start its World Cup debrief.
World Cup runners-up England return home
England players made a low-key return from their World Cup campaign in Japan.
Harry: England rugby team can hold their heads high
The Duke of Sussex has praised the England rugby team for an “outstanding job” and urged them to hold their heads high after their dreams of Rugby World Cup victory ended in disappointment.
Jones not interested in talking about his future after World Cup final loss
England coach Eddie Jones refused to talk about his future after the 32-12 World Cup final defeat by South Africa.
The best photographs from the Rugby World Cup
The Rugby World Cup ended in Japan on Saturday after South Africa beat England in the final. Here, the PA news agency picks out the best pictures from the tournament as a whole:
England stunned as South Africa win Rugby World Cup for third time
England were stunned by South Africa's relentless intensity as their World Cup quest ended with a crushing 32-12 defeat in the final at International Stadium Yokohama.
‘May the best team win’: Harry joins Japan’s Crown Prince to watch rugby final
The Duke of Sussex joined Japan’s Crown Prince Akishino in the stands for the Rugby World Cup final in Yokohama after predicting it would be a “fantastic game”.
South Africa win the 2019 Rugby World Cup – As it happened
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Harry meets Paralympic hopefuls in Tokyo ahead of rugby final
The Duke of Sussex warmed up for the Rugby World Cup final at a training session for would-be Japanese Paralympians – and discovered that one or two of them were rooting for England’s opponents.
In pictures: England agony as South Africa win Rugby World Cup
England’s dreams ended in tears on Saturday, with South Africa winning the Rugby World Cup final. The Springboks beat England 32-12 at the International Stadium Yokohama, in a thrilling finale. Fans flocked to pubs across the country to enjoy the game – but ultimately were left drowning their sorrows.
Pep Guardiola ready to host England rugby party if Eddie Jones wins World Cup
Pep Guardiola hopes to be able to invite England boss Eddie Jones to Manchester City as a Rugby World Cup winner.
Hodgson hails England boss Jones on eve of Rugby World Cup final
Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson is delighted to see acquaintance Eddie Jones doing a fantastic job with England at the Rugby World Cup – but also highlighted the work of previous head coach Stuart Lancaster.
Boris Johnson sends good luck message to England rugby team
Boris Johnson has said the whole country is behind the England rugby team through every “kick, ruck, lineout and maul” ahead of the World Cup final.
A statistical look back as Warren Gatland’s Wales reign ends
Warren Gatland’s Wales reign finished with back-to-back World Cup defeats but he still leaves his role as coach with a superb record.
Queen sends ‘very best’ to England team ahead of Rugby World Cup final
The Queen has wished England’s Rugby World Cup team her “very best” for a “memorable and successful match” in the final against South Africa on Saturday.
England v South Africa: Rugby-mad newlyweds on rival sides for World Cup final
Saturday morning will be a good test for newlyweds Rosie and Ken Marshall as they cheer on rival teams in the Rugby World Cup final.
Plaid Cymru claims Wales would win Rugby World Cup under its government
Wales would be more likely to win the next Rugby World Cup under a Plaid Cymru government, the party has said.
Harry to meet Japanese Paralympic hopefuls before Rugby World Cup final
The Duke of Sussex will meet Japanese Paralympic hopefuls in Tokyo ahead of England’s World Cup Rugby final match against South Africa, Buckingham Palace has said.
Kruis: England need to ‘man up’ against South Africa
George Kruis insists England must “man up” in expectation of the physical onslaught expected from South Africa in Saturday’s World Cup final.
5 talking points ahead of the World Cup final
England collide with South Africa in Saturday’s World Cup final at International Stadium Yokohama to bring down the curtain on Japan 2019.
New Zealand batsman Mitchell cheering on dad – and England – in Rugby World Cup
New Zealand batsman Daryl Mitchell finds himself in the unusual position of cheering on England – but only in the Rugby World Cup final, as his father is part of Eddie Jones’ backroom staff.