World Cup

New Zealand back-row Luke Jacobson has been ruled out of the upcoming World Cup in Japan after a delayed onset of concussion.

The ninth edition of the Rugby World Cup is set to get underway in Japan on 20th September across 12 different venues. Here are all the details you need to know about the showpiece event.

Wales assistant coach Rob Howley is set to take in charge of Italy at the end of the World Cup that kicks-off this month in Japan.

Ireland have claimed the top position in the World Rugby Rankings for the first time in history following their 19-10 win over Wales in their encounter at Aviva Stadium last weekend.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland said he is not worried about his side's back to back defeats against Ireland heading into the World Cup that kicks-off in Japan on 20th September.

Ireland have received a boost ahead of their World Cup campaign with Munster winger Keith Earls declared fit despite his latest injury setback.

England had a tough beginning to their World Cup campaign after they were left stranded at Narita International Airport in Tokyo following typhoon Faxai.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland is expecting fly-half Rhys Patchell to be available for the World Cup campaign in Japan despite another concussion scare.

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has recalled Edinburgh back-row Magnus Bradbury in the World Cup squad as an injury cover.

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

A few eyebrows were raised when Eddie Jones named two scrum-halves in his England squad.

Australia flanker David Pocock has confirmed that he will retire from international rugby at the end of the upcoming World Cup in Japan that kicks-off later this month.

Seb Negri caught up with TRU to discuss all things Italy ahead of the Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Four years ago, Matt Heaton was consigned to being a spectator at the World Cup.

Stuart McInally - this week named Scotland captain for the World Cup - had just turned 18 when he made the trip down south with Watsonians on a pre-season tour in 2008.

Marcus Watson has praised former teammate Ruaridh McConnochie ahead of the World Cup.

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has confirmed Edinburgh hooker Stuart McInally as the captain for the World Cup that kicks-off later this month in Japan.

TRU are delighted to announce our new columnist for the 2019/20 season; Ethan Waller. The Worcester Warriors man will be offering his expert insight when it comes to the Gallagher Premiership as well as the Rugby World Cup.

With World Cup squads announced and the final warm-up games looming, Joe Harvey reflects on Ireland's recent win in Cardiff.

France head coach Jacques Brunel has named a 31-man squad for the upcoming World Cup that kicks-off later this month.