World Cup

Josh Beaumont Column: It was a special day and one I will remember for a long time

After captaining his country on Sunday, TRU columnist Josh Beaumont has penned his final words of the season as he reflects on a special day at Twickenham, England and an exciting 2019/20 campaign to come.
6 June 2019

Ruaridh McConnochie: 'I had a mate sending me the article and I was like 'Oh really?!'

With talk of an England call-up growing, we exclusively spoke to Bath’s Ruaridh McConnochie after a superb debut season in the Gallagher Premiership.
30 May 2019

Rhys Webb reckons his Wales' World Cup ambitions is over

Scrum-half Rhys Webb has admitted that his chances of featuring in Wales' World Cup campaign later this year is all but over following his move to the French club Toulon.
29 May 2019

Uncapped Glasgow duo Scott Cummings and Kyle Steyn added to Scotland's training squad

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has added uncapped Glasgow Warriors duo Scott Cummings and Kyle Steyn to the training squad ahead of the World Cup scheduled in Japan later this year.
29 May 2019

Tom can Marshall the troops and be a key man for Scotland in Argentina

Tynedale Director of Rugby Ben Woods believes backrow Tom Marshall can make his mark for Scotland in the upcoming World Rugby U20 Championship in Argentina.
29 May 2019

We want to make our own legacy - Sleightholme

England U20s winger Ollie Sleightholme is hoping this current crop of players can create their own history ahead of the U20 World Championship in Argentina.
29 May 2019

'The National Leagues have been a massive learning curve'

Rus Tuima has revealed his time spent at Plymouth Albion in National One has helped his development this season as the Number 8 prepares for the U20 World Championship with England.
29 May 2019

We owe one to Ireland - Fox

Ollie Fox admits England have their sights set on gaining revenge over Ireland when the teams meet in the World U20 Championship.
29 May 2019

Ireland include uncapped duo Mike Haley and Jean Kleyn in 44-man training squad

Uncapped Munster duo Mike Haley and Jean Kleyn have been picked as a part of the 44-man training squad of Ireland ahead of the Rugby World Cup scheduled in Japan later this year.
28 May 2019

You get a ‘winning mentality' in both camps

Representing both the University of Exeter and Exeter Chiefs ‘drives you forward’, says England U20 international Richard Capstick.
28 May 2019

Mears: 'For me, it’s the closest thing I’ve done which has recreated that wonderful feeling of playing rugby'

Former Bath and England player Lee Mears recently helped set two world records up Mount Everest and he talked to TRU about his experience.
28 May 2019

A fit Sonny Bill Williams would walk into the All Blacks World Cup squad - Steve Hansen

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen stated that Blues centre Sonny Bill Williams has only fitness to prove to be in contention for selection in the upcoming World Cup scheduled in Japan later this year.
20 May 2019

Can anyone threaten the All Blacks at the 2019 World Cup?

The 2019 Rugby World Cup is still more than four months away, but it has been at the forefront of everyone’s minds for the past year or more.
15 May 2019

'Super Dunc' on the comeback trail and can be the “glue” in Scots backline

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.
8 May 2019

Scotland announce 42-man training squad for World Cup

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has named a 42-man training squad for the World Cup scheduled in Japan later this year.
7 May 2019

Wales include uncapped duo in World Cup training squad

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.
1 May 2019

New Zealand international Damian McKenzie set to miss World Cup with injury

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.
15 April 2019

Jonny Wilkinson talks England ahead of RWC2019

Jonny Wilkinson says England are hungrier than ever for RWC glory as he celebrates 6 months till RWC2019
12 April 2019

Qualification pathway for Women's World Cup 2021 announced

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.
5 April 2019

Six pointers for Scotland after sensational Twickenham showdown

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.
22 March 2019