World Cup

England coach Eddie Jones has confirmed that the team will train in Italy next summer to aid in their preparations for the 2019 World Cup in Japan.

World Rugby's initiative to drive the game into Asia is gathering momentum as Japan is gearing itself to host the 2019 edition of the Rugby World Cup.

Edinburgh hooker Ross Ford tells TRU Correspondent Gary Heatly he is focused on earning a spot in Scotland's 2019 World Cup squad with just under a year to go until the tournament begins.

Bedford Blues' Will Hooley chatted to Joe Harvey about all things Championship rugby, representing the USA as well as his personal ambitions at club and international level.

In the third and final chapter of Dove Men+Care's Spirit of Rugby Series, we take a look at the resilience showed by the city of Kamaishi on its recovery from 2011 Tsunami in such a way that it is gearing to host the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

The 2019 World Cup organisers have instructed players and fans to cover their tattoos during the showpiece event to avoid causing offence.

World Rugby chief executive Brett Gosper stated that the board is considering expansion of the Rugby World Cup to allow 24 teams to compete in the showpiece event.

World Rugby have confirmed that the 20th team at the 2019 World Cup will be decided in a repechage tournament that will take place in Marseille.

Wales are scheduled to play England and Ireland twice next year as a part of their preparations for the 2019 World Cup in Japan.

England will step up their preparations ahead of the 2019 World Cup as they are set to play four warm-up games before they head to Japan.

TRU’s Joe Harvey chatted to Wales Sevens star Luke Treharne about the national side and his Olympic ambition.

Wales will have a preparation camp in Kitakyushu in September ahead of the upcoming 2019 edition of the World Cup.

Rugby Australia has assured full backing for Wallabies head coach Michael Cheika despite a poor run of results this year that saw them lose both the rounds of the ongoing Rugby Championship to New Zealand.

Namibia has progressed to the 2019 World Cup in Japan after they defeated Kenya 53-28 to win the Rugby Africa Gold Cup in Windhoek on Saturday.

Danny Cipriani insists he is ‘hungry and determined’ heading into the new season as he sets his sights on retaining his place in the England squad ahead of the Rugby World Cup next year.

Rugby has nearly 800 million followers globally, while more than 338 million considering themselves fans, with India, China and the USA alone constituting almost 33 per cent of the population, according to the largest-ever market research into fan trends and perceptions conducted by World Rugby.

Rugby Australia will be making their bid to host the 2021 edition of Women's World Cup with the port of Newcastle and surrounding Hunter region being the proposed venue for the showpiece event.

With our World Cup over a year away, it’s worth taking a look at what lessons the rugby union can learn from the recent football World Cup.

World Rugby chief executive Brett Gosper has confirmed that the governing body is examining the role of Television Match Officials in the game and is considering to give full control back to the on-field referees.

Japan Rugby has confirmed that they have received over 38,000 applications for the volunteer program for the upcoming edition of the World Cup next year.