World Cup

Mike Brown: "I absolutely love playing for England, it means everything to me"

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.
1 August 2019

USA vs Canada - The Verdict

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.
1 August 2019

Cool customer Russell not feeling pressure ahead of the World Cup

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.
31 July 2019

‘Outstanding’ Dombrandt impressing England coaches

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.
30 July 2019

Introducing the 2019 Rugby World Cup ball

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.
26 July 2019

Brad Shields forced to leave England's Treviso training camp after injury

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.
25 July 2019

‘Excellent’ Taylor continues to give Scotland a lift as World Cup edges closer

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.
25 July 2019

Upset against South Africa has helped excite fans - Onishi

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.
24 July 2019

Rassie Erasmus lavishes praise on Herschel Jantjies after impressive debut

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.
23 July 2019

Shane Williams: This is the strongest Welsh squad I have seen in my lifetime

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.
23 July 2019

England omit Danny Cipriani in Treviso's World Cup training camp

England coach Eddie Jones has left out Gloucester fly-half Danny Cipriani in the 38-member World Cup training squad in Treviso.
22 July 2019

World Rugby name officials for Rugby World Cup Pool stage

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.
20 July 2019

Argentina - Will it be the same old story?

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?
17 July 2019

England name 40-member squad for Bristol training camp

England coach Eddie Jones has confirmed a 40-member squad for the second week of training in Bristol between 14th and 18th July.
14 July 2019

Ben Smith feels Rugby Championship pivotal for All Blacks' World Cup campaign

New Zealand utility back Ben Smith insisted that the upcoming Rugby Championship will set the precedent for All Blacks' World Cup campaign to be played later this year in Japan.
14 July 2019

France international Paul Willemse to miss World Cup with injury

France will lose the services of lock Paul Willemse for the World Cup scheduled in Japan later this year due to injury.
10 July 2019

Key inclusions and exclusions in the England World Cup training squad

England’s World Cup training squad was announced on Thursday with some interesting inclusions as well as some notable absentees. Joe Harvey takes a look at the key points from Eddie Jones’ selection.
6 July 2019

Marler’s return, family & being ready for a World Cup

Nearly 10 months after retiring from international rugby, Joe Marler has made the decision to step back onto the international stage.
5 July 2019

"Fantastic ambassador" Matt Fagerson stays grounded with possible World Cup debut on the horizon

This week Strathmore Rugby Club Community Trust welcomed The Earl and Countess of Forfar to Perthshire to showcase all of the great projects that are going on to take the sport to as wide an audience as possible.
5 July 2019

Marler named in England World Cup training squad

Joe Marler has come out of international retirement to be named in England’s Rugby World Cup training squad.
4 July 2019