World Cup

Japan head coach Jamie Joseph has confirmed a 31-man squad for the upcoming World Cup on their home soil that kicks-off next month.

France head coach Jacques Brunel has made a total of nine changes for the upcoming World Cup warm-up game against Italy to be played at Stade de France on 30th August.

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has left out Northampton Saints tighthead prop Owen Franks from the 31-man World Cup squad.

Scotland international Sam Skinner will miss the upcoming Rugby World Cup in Japan next month following a hamstring injury.

In their penultimate World Cup warm-up match, England showed their clinical side at Twickenham as they brushed Ireland aside. Joe Harvey delivers his verdict.

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has confirmed a 31-man squad that will be part of the World Cup scheduled in Japan next month.

Australia have included Queensland Reds' Jordan Petaia in the 31-man squad for the World Cup that kicks-off in Japan next month.

Pete Horne has been picked to start for Scotland this weekend against France - and it is certain that everyone at Howe of Fife’s Duffus Park will be cheering him on from afar.

The ninth edition of the Rugby World Cup is set to kick-off on 20th September in Japan with 20 teams competing for the title. We take a look at how the top six ranked teams have performed this year leading into the showpiece event.

Willi Heinz and Lewis Ludlam were two surprise World Cup inclusions, but over the last 12 months, they have experienced their club sides upset the odds and now they are following suit with England.

World Rugby has announced that there be no inclusion of gender in the titles of their marquee tournaments beginning from the 2021 Women's World Cup in New Zealand.

Ben Landry talked to Joe Harvey about the USA’s preparations for the Rugby World Cup, how Major League Rugby has helped the squad and his time in the Championship with Ealing.

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has released nine players from the squad to their respective provinces to feature in the Mitre 10 Cup.

Argentina head coach Mario Ledesma has named a 31-man squad for the World Cup that kicks-off next month in September.

South Africa have been dealt a major blow ahead of the upcoming World Cup campaign with Ulster forward Marcell Coetzee ruled out of the tournament with an ankle injury.

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen believes fly-half Richie Mo'unga should be fit for the World Cup in Japan next month despite a recent shoulder injury.

Italy head coach Conor O'Shea has named a 31-man squad for the World Cup that kicks-off in Japan next month.

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has named a 36-member squad for the upcoming four-day training camp in Bloemfontein.

When Northampton Saints stand-off/centre Rory Hutchinson comes off the bench for Scotland on Saturday evening to earn his first full international cap, it will not just be those near Franklin’s Gardens and north of the border who will be cheering.

South Africa have confirmed that attack coach Swys de Bruin has stepped down from his role ahead of the World Cup that kicks-off in Japan next month.