Record-breaker: Diego Dominguez set the record for most points scored in a Rugby World Cup match by an Italian (21) when he converted his own try and one other as well as kicking four penalties in a 31-25 win against Argentina at RWC 1995. Rima Wakarua matched the feat in …

Italy are the fifth and final team in Pool A to unveil their squad for RWC 2023, with Uruguay, France, Namibia and New Zealand having shown their hand before them.

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May 25, 1995 · South Africa are one of only two teams, alongside New Zealand, to have won Rugby World Cup on three occasions. The Springboks missed the first two tournaments due to their exclusion from international sport, but have more than made up for it since.

England became the first and only northern hemisphere team to date to lift the Webb Ellis Cup when they beat hosts Australia in 2003. They have also made three other Rugby World Cup finals, in 1991, 2007 and 2019, missing out on the coveted prize on each occasion. We take a look back at England’s Rugby World Cup story.

Jonathan Sexton and Ronan O'Gara kicked two penalties each and Sexton also landed a drop goal, but credit for Ireland’s first-ever Rugby World Cup win over the then Tri-Nations champions must also go to the Irish pack who were magnificent on the day.

We take a look back at Australia’s Rugby World Cup story. RWC debut: 23 May, 1987 v England at Concord Oval, Sydney. RWC appearances: Played 53 – Won 42, Drawn 0, Lost 11 – Points for 1,797, Points against 754 – Win percentage 79 per cent. Most RWC appearances: George Gregan, 20 (1995-2007) Most RWC tries: Drew Mitchell, 14

Tonga’s bid to qualify for Rugby World Cup 2023 started just over two years ago when they were beaten by Samoa in both legs of their Oceania 1 play-off (42-13 and 37-15), to lose 79-28 on aggregate.

Fiji may have only made the knockout stages twice in their history, but they have lit up every Rugby World Cup they have competed in. With their willingness to attack from deep and keep the ball alive, Fiji have produced some of the tournament’s standout moments.

Sep 9, 2007 · After heavy defeats to Scotland (56-10) and New Zealand (108-13), Portugal warmed to their task and were much more competitive in their final two fixtures, a 31-5 defeat to Italy followed by a 14-10 loss to Romania. But Os Lobos will now get the chance to put the record straight after becoming the 20th and final qualifier for Rugby World Cup 2023.