World Cup

England coach Eddie Jones has named a much-changed line-up for the second round of the World Cup clash against the United States of America to be played in Kobe on Thursday.

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has recalled Edinburgh scrum-half Henry Pyrgos for the remainder of the World Cup campaign.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland revealed that lock Cory Hill is likely to be ruled out of the remainder of World Cup after failing to recover from a fractured leg.

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

Fiji head coach John McKee has made 12 changes for the second round World Cup clash against Uruguay to be played in Kamaishi on Wednesday.

South Africa have been dealt a major blow ahead of their second-round World Cup clash against Namibia in Aichi next weekend with tighthead prop Trevor Nyakane ruled out of the remainder of the tournament with a calf injury.

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has recalled Magnus Bradbury as a replacement for Hamish Watson for the remainder of the World Cup campaign.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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