World Cup

Australia revert back to their 'Fiji' team

Australia have paired the double threat of Michael Hooper and David Pocock in a bid to blitz England at the breakdown in Saturday's crucial World Cup battle.
1 October 2015

Fiji rue absence of suspended Nadolo

Fiji captain Akapusi Qera accepts that the absence of Nemani Nadolo is "a massive loss" for his team in Thursday's World Cup clash against Wales.
30 September 2015

Students and teachers at RWC 2015

Two years ago I was in Australia playing and watching sport. I attended AFL training sessions and was at the MCG on Boxing Day for that world record crowd. Boy the Aussies love sport and are so competitive.
30 September 2015

Jared Payne in a fitness race

Jared Payne must prove his fitness on Thursday to be eligible for selection for Ireland's pivotal Rugby World Cup clash with Italy on Sunday.
30 September 2015

Wales must take no chances - Lee Byrne

Former Wales international Lee Byrne says they need to “take no chances” against Fiji or their sensational Pool A win over England won’t mean anything.
30 September 2015

RWC XV of Week 2

The second week of the Rugby World Cup has come and gone and plenty of players took the opportunities afforded them to press their claims RWC glory.
30 September 2015

Jacques Burger: Namibian Warrior

I honestly believe Jacques Burger is made of steel. His commitment to the cause on the rugby field is bone-crushingly staggering.
30 September 2015

Sam Burgess ready for must-win game

Sam Burgess' time in Australian rugby league has given him an insight into the mentality the Wallabies will bring to Saturday's decisive World Cup clash at Twickenham.
30 September 2015

Tonga take second place after beating Namibia

Tonga saw off Namibia, 35-21 in a thriller at Sandy Park.
29 September 2015

Rugby World Cup 2015 off to record-breaking start

The Rugby World Cup 2015 has surged to a record-breaking start across a number of avenues.
29 September 2015

RWC Weekly Wrap: 2

Welcome to TRU’s second weekly wrap-up of the Rugby World Cup and what a seven days it was.
29 September 2015

Injuries Begin To Mount At World Cup

Injuries have begun to mount at this year's World Cup with a comprehensive list now detailing the extent the injury bug has affected this year's competition.
29 September 2015

Three Changes For Wales vs Fiji

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has made three changes for Thursday's Pool A clash against Fiji in Cardiff.
29 September 2015

Michael Cheika: Australia Still Underdogs

Australian head coach Michael Cheika insists the Wallabies are still underdogs for their make-or-break World Cup encounter with England at Twickenham despite the host nation’s demoralising and shock defeat to Wales last Saturday.
29 September 2015

Blair Cowan Called Up To Scotland Squad

Scotland have brought London Irish flanker Blair Cowan into their World Cup squad as a replacement for lock Grant Gilchrist who has been ruled out for the rest of the tournament.
29 September 2015

Easter called up by England in Vunipola absence

England have called up Nick Easter to their World Cup squad after Billy Vunipola was ruled out of the tournament by a knee injury.
28 September 2015

A fan's reflection on England 25-28 Wales

For our reporter Chris Heal, Saturday night at Twickenham was a fantastic experience. Talking Rugby Union have five of their staff accredited by Rugby World Cup and to date have covered 9 games.
28 September 2015

Wales up to second in World Rugby rankings

Wales have climbed to their highest world ranking position of second following Saturday's gripping victory over England at Twickenham.
28 September 2015

Wood escapes ban over Liam Williams incident

England flanker Tom Wood has been cleared to play against Australia on Saturday after being warned, and not cited, for striking Wales full-back Liam Williams.
28 September 2015

Tonga have learned lessons from Georgia defeat

Tonga coach Mana Otai has backed a much-changed team to "do the job" in Tuesday's World Cup clash against Namibia.
28 September 2015