World Cup

‘I would love to topple a tier one nation’ - Rowntree

Graham Rowntree insists Georgia are relishing the challenge of facing Tier One nations.
22 September 2019

TRU Beauty of South Africa

The Rugby World Cup 2019 had its first heavyweight clash at the weekend seeing South Africa play the All Blacks.
22 September 2019

Australia's Reece Hodge cited for dangerous play

Australia wing Reece Hodge has been cited for a dangerous play following their opening round of the World Cup clash against Fiji in Sapporo Dome.
22 September 2019

Tuilagi brace helps England battle past Tonga

England begun their World Cup with a win over Tonga thanks to a double from Manu Tuilagi.
22 September 2019

Ireland dominant in opening victory over Scotland

Ireland showed they meant business with a comprehensive victory over Scotland.
22 September 2019

Clinical New Zealand defeat spirited South Africa

New Zealand had to withstand a revival from South Africa, but came through to win 23-13.
21 September 2019

Michael Cheika slams referee for focussing on David Pocock

Australia head coach Michael Cheika slammed the match officials for focussing on David Pocock following their 39-21 win over Fiji in the opening round of the World Cup in Sapporo on Saturday.
21 September 2019

Lopez drop-goal helps France fend off Argentina comeback

France survived a second-half fightback by Argentina to win 23-21.
21 September 2019

Aaron Wainwright to make Wales' World Cup debut against Georgia

Aaron Wainwright is set to make his World Cup debut for Wales after he was named in the starting line-up for the clash against Georgia to be played in Aichi on Monday.
21 September 2019

Australia survive Fiji scare in Pool D opener

Australia scored four second-half tries as the Wallabies fought back to defeat Fiji side 39-21.
21 September 2019

Josh Beaumont Column: Excitement for Japan and England’s main weapon

In his first column of the new season, Josh Beaumont looks forward to the World Cup in Japan.
21 September 2019

Matsushima shines as Japan begin with win over Russia

Hosts Japan kicked off the Rugby World Cup with a victory over Russia.
20 September 2019

Ben Ryan: Quarter-final spot is definitely possible for Fiji

Ben Ryan says Fiji are more than capable of reaching the knockout stages of the Rugby World Cup.
20 September 2019

Scotland make nine changes for Ireland encounter

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has made 10 changes to the starting line-up for the opening round of the Rugby World Cup against Ireland to be played in Yokohama this weekend.
20 September 2019

Jordan Larmour named at fullback for Ireland's World Cup clash against Scotland

Ireland have named Jordan Larmour at fullback for the Rugby World Cup opener against Scotland to be played in Yokohama this weekend.
20 September 2019

Scott Lawson Column: 'I cannot wait for Scotland-Ireland'

Scott Lawson looks ahead to Scotland clash with Ireland in his first World Cup column.
20 September 2019

Italy make nine changes for World Cup opener against Namibia

Italy head coach Conor O'Shea has named the matchday squad for the World Cup opening game against Namibia to be played in Osaka this weekend.
20 September 2019

England name team for World Cup opener against Tonga

England coach Eddie Jones has named a full-strength side for the Rugby World Cup opener against Tonga that kicks-off in Sapporo on Sunday.
20 September 2019

RWC 2019: Podcast Special

The Rugby World Cup gets underway on Friday and Joe Harvey & Chris Heal discuss the tournament in our latest podcast.
19 September 2019

Argentina name experienced line-up for France encounter

Argentina head coach Mario Ledesma has confirmed the matchday 23 squad for the opening round of the Rugby World Cup against France to be played in Tokyo this weekend.
19 September 2019