World Cup

Hosts Ireland name team for Women's World Cup opener against Australia

Women's Rugby World Cup hosts Ireland have named their side for the opening Women's Rugby World Cup clash against Australia in Dublin on Wednesday.
8 August 2017

Bill Beaumont expects highly competitive and exciting Women's World Cup

World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont believes the upcoming Women's World Cup has all the credentials to become one of the most successful edition in the history of the tournament.
8 August 2017

Emily Scarratt credits Paul Burke for improved kicking ability

England Women's centre Emily Scarratt has credited Paul Burke for the boost in her goal-kicking ability.
6 August 2017

England suffer Emily Scott blow ahead of Women's World Cup

England are likely to miss the services of Emily Scott in the upcoming Women's World Cup after the fly-half was sidelined with an unspecified injury.
5 August 2017

World Rugby announces broadcasters for Women's World Cup

World Rugby has released the list of broadcasters for the Women's Rugby World Cup that is scheduled to be played between 9th and 26th August in Ireland.
4 August 2017

Foley expects Ireland to be tested

Former Ireland international Rosie Foley believes it will be a difficult task for her country to lift the Women’s World Cup next month, but she is confident that they can go far at this tournament.
2 August 2017

Claire Molloy to lead Ireland in Women's World Cup

Ireland have confirmed Bristol loose forward Claire Molloy as the captain for the upcoming Rugby Women's World Cup.
2 August 2017

Purdy confident of England success

World Cup Winner Claire Purdy on England's chances, striking the right balance between youth + experience & the contract debate.
26 July 2017

Australia's Sean McMahon moves to Japan, likely to miss World Cup 2019

Australia international Sean McMahon has admitted that he is doubtful to feature for Wallabies in the 2019 World Cup after reports claim of the flanker striking a two-year deal with a Japanese club.
26 July 2017

Tonga makes it to the 2019 World Cup pool

Tonga have qualified to the Rugby World Cup 2019 after managing to finish second in the Pacific Nations Cup behind top placed Fiji.
16 July 2017

Fiji joins Pool D alongside Wales, Australia in 2019 World Cup

Fiji have confirmed their berth in the 2019 World Cup after securing the top spot in the World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup 2017 tournament when they defeated Tonga 14-10 in Nuku'alofa on Saturday.
8 July 2017

World Rugby U20 Championship XV of the Tournament

Another year, another fine showcasing of the best young rugby talent the world has to offer.
19 June 2017

TOP 5: Sizzling tries from match day one of World Rugby U20s

World Rugby looks at the Top 5 tries from Match Day one of the U20s Championship from Georgia.
1 June 2017

Eddie Jones aims to have training camp for England in Japan to aid World Cup preparations

England coach Eddie Jones is intending to have a training camp for the red rose team in Japan next year to help them combat the challenges of the 2019 World Cup.
12 May 2017

Draw announced for 2019 World Cup in Japan

World Rugby on Wednesday has confirmed the draw for the 2019 World Cup to be played in Japan with England grouped along with France and Argentina in Pool C.
10 May 2017

World Cup 2019 draw to be picked on Wednesday

The draw for the 2019 World Cup is set to be picked on Wednesday in Kyoto and will be attended by number of head coaches including England's Eddie Jones and Australia's Michael Cheika.
9 May 2017

Can Eddie Jones lead England to World Cup glory in 2019?

In 2015, Stuart Lancaster’s England suffered a shock exit in the group stages of their home World Cup, much to the disappointment of fans across the country.
24 April 2017

IRFU chief executive confident Ireland 2023 will be a tournament like 'no other'

Irish Rugby Football Union's chief executive Philip Browne is confident that Ireland's history of not hosting a World Cup previously will work in their favour during the bid on the 2023 edition of the tournament.
23 March 2017

Sir Clive Woodward backs England to clinch 2019 World Cup

World Cup winning former England coach Sir Clive Woodward has backed the red rose team to go on to win the mega event in 2019 World Cup in Japan.
13 February 2017

Italy appoint Brendan Venter as new defence coach

Former London Irish coach Brendan Venter has been appointed as the new defence coach of Italy until the 2019 World Cup in Japan.
24 January 2017