World Cup

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.

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus lavished praise on scrum-half Herschel Jantjies following his impressive performance in the Rugby Championship opening game against Australia in Johannesburg.

As the build-up to the Rugby World Cup continues, Shane Williams chatted to Talking Rugby Union about his hopes for Wales and why Japan, as a country, are ready to create history.

England coach Eddie Jones has left out Gloucester fly-half Danny Cipriani in the 38-member World Cup training squad in Treviso.

World Rugby has announced the list of match officials for the 40 pool stage games in the upcoming World Cup that kicks-off in Japan on 20th September.

The Rugby Championship kicks off this weekend and after an Argentine franchise shone in Super Rugby this season, could the Pumas make an impact in this year's tournament?