World Cup

World Rugby has approved a trial for limiting the tackles to waist high as a part of their initiative to reduce concussion-related injuries.

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.

Munster's Jean Kleyn is set to make his Ireland debut in the upcoming World Cup warm-up game against Italy after he was named in the line-up by head coach Joe Schmidt for the Saturday's encounter.

Maro Itoje certainly looks like an imposing person out on the field. Off it, it is clear that the Saracens star is anything but.

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

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has left Ireland's training camp to New Zealand following a family bereavement.

With England first Rugby World Cup warm-up game taking place this Sunday, Talking Rugby Union’s Joe Harvey learnt more about one of England’s uncapped players, Ruaridh McConnochie.

Former England international James Haskell believes Gloucester's Danny Cipriani should be a part of the red rose team's World Cup campaign that kicks-off next month in Japan.

Jamie Ritchie does not turn 23 until later this month, but the exciting back-row player has packed a lot into his life so far and one of the pinnacles of his rugby career could be just around the corner.

England’s Rugby Union side watched on as Eoin Morgan lifted the Cricket World Cup last month and Eddie Jones’ men will be keen for similar glory in Japan this autumn.

With the Rugby Championship taking a break this weekend, Gareth Hughes looks back at Round Two of the competition and also reviews Japan v Fiji ahead of Saturday’s Pacific Nations Cup action.

Wales will miss the services of back-row Taulupe Faletau in the upcoming World Cup in Japan following a clavicle injury.

With Eddie Jones set to name his final World Cup squad on August 12th, one of England’s most experienced players is continuing to fight for his spot on the plane to Japan.

In the early hours of Sunday morning, Talking Rugby Union’s Joe Harvey watched the USA take on Canada in Glendale. Here’s what Joe made of performance from both teams and how MLR will help both the teams be more competitive in Japan this autumn.

With World Cup warm-up games for the Six Nations sides fast approaching, training is cranking up a notch as selection for the showpiece event in Japan edges closer.

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.

With the excitement continuing to build ahead of the Rugby World Cup, the competition will feature a ball like no other thanks to the innovative manufacturing technology used by Gilbert.

England have suffered an injury blow during their ongoing World Cup training camp in Treviso with flanker Brad Shields forced to return home following a ligament damage on his foot.

Scotland assistant coach Mike Blair has been heartened by the sight of key man Duncan Taylor being back in training with the national team squad over the summer.

Former Japan international Shotaro Onishi feels the Brave Blossoms’ historic result in 2015 has helped the continue growth of the sport in Japan ahead of this year’s Rugby World Cup.