Japan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ireland, Scotland, Japan, Samoa and Russia will contest Pool A in the Rugby World Cup.

In 2019 Gilbert celebrates its 7th year as the official ball supplier of the Rugby World Cup. Synonymous with the game, Gilbert has always been at the heart of rugby, from grass roots through to the highest professional level.

The Rugby World Cup is now only days away and Talking Rugby Union has teamed up with PureVPN as the showpiece event in Japan draws ever closer.

Chris Heal delivers his verdict on England's 'strange' final World Cup warm-up victory over Italy in Newcastle.

Makazole Mapimpi scored a hat-trick as South Africa trounced Japan 7-41 in their final warm-up game before the World Cup at Kumagaya Rugby Stadium on Saturday.

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has named an experienced line-up for the upcoming World Cup warm-up game against Japan to be played in Kumagaya on 6th September.

For Scotland’s rugby players, the next few days are massive and Gary Heatly assesses the importance of their penultimate warm-up match against Georgia on Saturday evening.

Japan head coach Jamie Joseph has confirmed a 31-man squad for the upcoming World Cup on their home soil that kicks-off next month.

Pete Horne has been picked to start for Scotland this weekend against France - and it is certain that everyone at Howe of Fife’s Duffus Park will be cheering him on from afar.

Japan will head into the World Cup brimming with confidence after they went on to win the Pacific Nations Cup following their 20-34 win over USA at ANZ Stadium on Saturday.

Having made his debut against Wales and faced Warren Gatland’s side during the disastrous 2015 World Cup campaign, George Ford is looking forward to facing England’s old rivals again on Sunday.

Neal Hatley has insisted England’s opening World Cup warm-up match against Wales will not have a major impact on squad selection.

John Mitchell admits Alex Dombrandt has been ‘quite outstanding’ during his time with the England squad as Eddie Jones’ side continue to prepare for the Rugby World Cup.