World Cup

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

‘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 D Preview

We take a look at Pool D which contains Wales, Australia, Fiji, Georgia and Uruguay.
19 September 2019

Romain Ntamack starts at fly-half for France in World Cup opener against Argentina

France head coach Jacques Brunel has named Romain Ntamack at fly-half for the World Cup opener against Argentina to be played on Saturday in Tokyo.
19 September 2019

Christian Lealiifano, David Pocock in Australia line-up for World Cup opener against Fiji

Australia head coach Michael Cheika has named David Pocock in the starting line-up for the World Cup opening game against Fiji to be played in Sapporo on Saturday.
19 September 2019

Richie Mo'unga returns at fly-half for New Zealand against South Africa

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has named a strong matchday line-up for the Rugby World Cup opener against South Africa to be played in Yokohama on Saturday.
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

Seb Negri Column: To be part of a World Cup is special

Seb Negri is excited to be heading to Japan and here is his first TRU column of the tournament.
18 September 2019

Fantasy Rugby World Cup 2019: At least £361 in prizes!

One of the biggest sporting events in the world is about to start: the Rugby World Cup. This year it will be held for the first time on Asian soil in Japan.
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

Rugby World Cup Pool A Preview

Ireland, Scotland, Japan, Samoa and Russia will contest Pool A in the Rugby World Cup.
18 September 2019

Charlie Beckett Column: 'Miracle of Moscow'

Charlie Beckett discusses *that* night against Russia and the upcoming Championship campaign.
18 September 2019

Wales shocked by betting allegations on Rob Howley - Warren Gatland

Wales head coach Warren Gatland said the team were left shocked by the betting allegations on attack coach Rob Howley.
18 September 2019