World Cup

Former All Blacks wing Charles Piutau said he is desperately hoping to represent Tonga in the upcoming 2019 World Cup in Japan.

The Men's competition of Rugby World Cup Sevens got underway on Friday in San Francisco with eight teams still in contention for the title.

USA Men’s 7s Head Coach Mike Friday believes hosting the Rugby World Cup Sevens is a wonderful chance to help promote the game in the States.

TRU chats to Jamaica Sevens star Rhodri Adamson ahead of the Rugby World Cup Sevens in San Francisco.

Ruaridh McConnochie has set his sights on a final swansong with England after being named in their Sevens World Cup squad.

England Sevens' emerging talent Will Muir chats to TRU ahead of the Rugby World Cup Sevens in San Francisco this weekend.

Wales have announced their squad for the Rugby Sevens World Cup which begins this Friday.

Samoa have progressed to the 2019 World Cup in Japan following their victories over Germany in the Oceania/Europe play-offs.

The Rugby Football Union has confirmed St James' Park as the venue for England's warm-up game against Italy ahead of the 2019 World Cup tournament in Japan.

Wales boss Warren Gatland is hoping that defence coach Shaun Edwards will remain with the team until the 2019 World Cup.

Ampthill and District's new recruit Soane Tonga'uiha chats exclusively to TRU about his move back to Bedfordshire and his career in the game.

Sadly, we’ve got another 12 months until the 2019 Rugby World Cup is upon us. Fortunately, if you are a fan of all sports, there’s the FIFA World Cup to get your teeth into this summer.

Russia have progressed to the 2019 World Cup as Europe 1 after World Rugby has sanctioned Spain, Belgium and Romania for fielding ineligible players.

Romania have made it to the World Cup 2019 following Spain's shocking 18-10 defeat to Belgium in a controversy marred game on Sunday.

Fullback Charles Piutau expressed confidence in returning back to international rugby after he was approached by Tonga with the 2019 World Cup in mind.

Former British and Irish Lions centre Brian O'Driscoll expressed disappointment on Ireland missing out on the opportunity to host the 2023 World Cup.

World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont has confirmed France as the host for the 2023 edition of the Rugby World Cup following a voting process in London on Wednesday.

South Africa are likely to be confirmed as the hosts for the 2023 World Cup over Ireland and France as the World Rugby Council converge for a voting process in London on Wednesday.

New Zealand will begin their title defence against South Africa as the fixtures for the 2019 World Cup to be played in Japan was unveiled on Thursday.

With the World Rugby board recommending South Africa as the host for the 2023 edition of the Rugby World Cup, we take a look at the last time the country staged the tournament in 1995.