World Cup

New Zealand flanker Matt Todd ruled out of semi-final against England

New Zealand have been dealt a blow ahead of the World Cup semi-final against England with flanker Matt Todd ruled out of the encounter with a shoulder injury.
21 October 2019

South Africa dominate Japan to reach last four

Hosts Japan have being knocked out of the Rugby World Cup after losing 26-3 to South Africa in Tokyo.
20 October 2019

Wales into World Cup semi-finals after late drama against France

Ross Moriarty's late try sends Wales to the World Cup semi-finals.
20 October 2019

Michael Cheika quits as Australia coach after exit from World Cup

Australia head coach Michael Cheika has confirmed that he will seek a renewal of contract following Wallabies' exit from the ongoing World Cup.
20 October 2019

Dominant New Zealand storm into semi-finals with 46-14 win over Ireland

New Zealand ran a seven-try riot as they kept their hope of World Cup title defence alive as they eased past Ireland 46-14 in their quarter-final clash at Tokyo Stadium on Saturday.
19 October 2019

Classy England beat Australia to advance into semi-finals

England are through to the Rugby World Cup semi-finals after a superb 40-16 victory over Australia in Oita.
19 October 2019

Wales 'favourites' but France confident - Jacques Brunel

France head coach Jacques Brunel expressed confidence on his side's chance in the upcoming World Cup quarter-final in Oita on Sunday despite Wales holding the 'favourites' tag.
19 October 2019

TRU's PureVPN Rugby World Cup XV of the Pool stages

TRU & PureVPN have picked some stand-out players.
19 October 2019

Goode: I’m backing England, but Wallabies will be dangerous

Andy Goode is positive about England’s chances against Australia.
18 October 2019

Japan make one change for South Africa clash

Japan head coach Jamie Joseph has made one forced change in the starting line-up for their World Cup quarter-final against South Africa in Tokyo on Sunday.
18 October 2019

Matt Toomua surprised by England's decision to drop George Ford to bench

Australia fly-half Matt Toomua said he was surprised by England head coach Eddie Jones' decision to drop George Ford to the bench for the World Cup quarter-final in Oita on Saturday.
18 October 2019

Dan Biggar and Jonathan Davies return for Wales for quarter-final against France

Wales have received much-needed boost ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against France to be played in Oita on Sunday with fly-half Dan Biggar and centre Jonathan Davies returning to the starting line-up.
18 October 2019

Jordan Petaia to start for Australia in World Cup quarter-final against England

Queensland Reds centre Jordan Petaia has been included in Australia's starting line-up for the World Cup quarter-final against England to be played in Oita on Saturday.
17 October 2019

Ireland name Rob Kearney at fullback for quarter-final against New Zealand

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has named Rob Kearney at full-back for the World Cup quarter-final game against New Zealand scheduled in Tokyo on Saturday.
17 October 2019


Richie Mo'unga starts at fly-half for New Zealand against Ireland

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has named Richie Mo'unga at fly-half for the World Cup quarter-final game against Ireland to be played in Tokyo on Saturday.
17 October 2019

Rob Herring joins Ireland's World Cup squad as replacement for injured Sean Cronin

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has recalled Ulster front-rower Rob Herring in the World Cup squad as a replacement for injured Sean Cronin.
17 October 2019

George Ford drops to bench for England's quarter-final against Australia

England coach Eddie Jones has dropped George Ford to the bench for the upcoming Rugby World Cup quarter-final to be played in Oita on Saturday.
17 October 2019

Scottish Rugby respond to misconduct charge by World Rugby

The Scottish Rugby Union in a statement has questioned World Rugby for the misconduct charge laid on them following the remarks made by the union’s CEO, Mark Dodson.
16 October 2019

Joe Marler wants to make full use of World Cup opportunity

England prop Joe Marler is determined to make most of the World Cup opportunity as the red rose team line-up to face Australia in the quarter-final in Oita on Saturday.
16 October 2019