World Cup

Saracens back Duncan Taylor has not played a competitive match since last September, but is now back training and Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend will give the player every chance to be part of his World Cup plans.

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has named a 42-man training squad for the World Cup scheduled in Japan later this year.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has named uncapped Cardiff Blues duo Owen Lane and Rhys Carre in the 42-man squad for the World Cup scheduled later this year in Japan.

Chiefs fullback Damian Mckenzie is set to miss the World Cup in Japan later this year after he ruptured his ACL during the recently concluded Super Rugby clash against Chiefs that was played at FMG Stadium Waikato on Saturday.

Jonny Wilkinson says England are hungrier than ever for RWC glory as he celebrates 6 months till RWC2019

World Rugby has confirmed a qualification pathway for the teams to make it the 2021 edition of Women's Rugby World Cup scheduled to be played in New Zealand.

The dust has well and truly settled after Scotland's superb fightback against England last week and with attentions turning to the World Cup in Japan, Gary Heatly has picked out six talking points.

Stade Francais have confirmed that Australia international Sefa Naivalu will join the Top14 club at the end of the World Cup scheduled in Japan later this year.

France have expressed their interest in hiring the services of former Ireland international Ronan O'Gara in their coaching panel ahead of the World Cup according to reports.

Argentina international Martín Landajo is set to make his debut in the Gallagher Premiership after the scrum-half has agreed to sign a new deal with Harlequins.

New Zealand captain Kieran Read has announced that he will quit international rugby at the end of the 2019 World Cup later this year in Japan.

World Rugby Chairman Bill Beaumont has called for an emergency meeting to discuss on the revamp to the international calendar.

The Pacific Island nations are considering to pull out of the upcoming World Cup in Japan scheduled later this year as a protest for World Rugby's move to introduce a revamped international calendar.

Jonny Sexton, Owen Farrell and Kieran Read have expressed concerns on "player welfare and integrity" over World Rugby's proposed revamping of the game structure.

Former Wales and British & Irish Lions international Scott Quinnell joins rugby commentator Nick Heath as they visit Kumamoto Stadium.

Ken Pisi admits it has been a challenge for Northampton Saints this season, but he and the team are keen to end the season in a positive fashion.

Former Stade Rouennais player Ben Mercer has his say on the problems of French rugby after the opening two rounds of this year's Six Nations.

It's been a remarkable year for Jacob Stockdale. Ireland's rising star will have a big part to play in 2019 and Peter Lockhart believes the 22-year-old is ready to handle the pressure.

France international Wesley Fofana has confirmed that he will retire from international rugby at end of upcoming World Cup to be played in Japan later this year.

TRU's Rhiannon Garth Jones reacts to Wales' recent Six Nations squad announcement, assesses their chances in the Championships and takes a look towards the Rugby World Cup in Japan.