Japan

Italy score seven tries to cruise past Canada

Italy made it two wins from two at the Rugby World as they swept aside Canada in Fukuoka.
26 September 2019

Rob Kearney and Keith Earls return to Ireland line-up for Japan clash

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has made four changes to the line-up for the second round World Cup clash against Japan scheduled to be played in Shizuoka on Saturday.
26 September 2019

‘It’s a lifeline’ - How Major League Rugby can help Canada flourish in Japan

TRU’s Joe Harvey caught up with Canada head coach Kingsley Jones.
25 September 2019

USA can be competitive ‘with anyone in the world'

USA centre Bryce Campbell believes the USA can cause teams problems at the World Cup.
24 September 2019

Wales begin with bonus-point victory over Georgia

Wales opened their World Cup campaign by scoring six tries as they beat Georgia 43-14 in Toyota.
23 September 2019

TRU RWC 2019 Podcast - Opening weekend in Japan

Joe Harvey hosts the latest podcast alongside Chris Heal to give their thoughts on the World Cup.
22 September 2019

‘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

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

Lopez drop-goal helps France fend off Argentina comeback

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

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

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

‘England at strongest with Farrell’

Andy Goode believes Owen Farrell will be key if England are to succeed at the Rugby World Cup.
19 September 2019

Rugby World Cup Pool C Preview

It is time for England. Will they top the group? TRU’s Ben Mercer has his say on Pool C.
18 September 2019

Rugby World Cup Pool B Preview

TRU’s Joe Harvey previews Pool B which begins with New Zealand v South Africa.
18 September 2019