World Cup

The last World Cup in 2015 was one of the darkest times in England's recent history, but this September, they head to Japan with cautious optimism after an encouraging Autumn. Joe Harvey selects his starting XV for this year's tournament....

Wales skipper Alun Wyn Jones believes the side has the potential to do well in the upcoming World Cup that kicks-off later this year in Japan.

England coach Eddie Jones believes Japan will be targetting Scotland in the upcoming edition of the World Cup with a hope to make it to the quarter-finals.

Fiji international Frank Lomani has decided to turn down an offer from Gallagher Premiership club Wasps to focus on the upcoming World Cup in Japan next year.

TRU talks to South African international Faf de Klerk about the road to Japan, Sale's Boks contingent and the need to end 2018 on a high.

The Welsh Rugby Union has confirmed former captains Stephen Jones and Jonathan Humphreys as the assistant coaches of the national side following the 2019 World Cup in Japan.

A famous hot spa resort is offering an online map showing "onsen" spots such as spa, beach, gym and hundreds of facilities opening the doors to visitors who have tattoos ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Nehe Milner-Skudder will miss the 2019 World Cup in Japan for New Zealand after he has signed a contract with French club Toulon.

Sale Sharks and England’s Chris Ashton tells Chris Heal about a ‘really good’ last two months, his international aspirations ahead of next year’s World Cup and why there is still a lot more to come from his club side.

South Africa legend Bryan Habana has backed New Zealand wing Reiko Ioane to break his Rugby World Cup record for most tries in a single edition.

Wales went about their business with minimal fuss this month and according to Rhiannon Garth Jones, that bodes well for not only the Six Nations, but next year's World Cup in Japan.

Cross-code international Sam Burgess has launched an attack on his former England rugby union team-mates stating that the 2015 World Cup debacle was due to "individual egos and selfish players" in the side.

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has confirmed that he will step down from his role as head coach of the national side post 2019 World Cup.

Canada will be the final team to book a berth in the 2019 World Cup scheduled in Japan after they managed to defeat Hong Kong 27-10 in the final game of the repechage tournament in Marseille on Friday.

Talking Rugby Union is one of the most unique websites in the sport, covering all aspects of the game in order to reach players, coaches and fans worldwide with Munster’s Mike Haley stating TRU is the rugby website with the broadest and deepest coverage.

After Canada’s 65-19 win over Kenya in the first game of the Rugby World Cup Qualifying Repechage tournament, Joe Harvey spoke to hooker Ray Barkwill.

Rugby Union journalists and bloggers have adored the first two weekends of the Autumn Internationals. England’s two opening games have been close; very close and someone mentioned a cigar!

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After a stint in Major League Rugby, Kurt Morath says next year's World Cup is now in his thoughts as the Doncaster Knight aims to impress for Tonga in their upcoming internationals .

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