World Cup

Fly-half Finn Russell will miss Scotland's potentially decisive World Cup clash with South Africa after failing to shake off an ankle knock.

England have named Jonathan Joseph at outside centre and demoted Sam Burgess to the bench for Saturday's decisive World Cup clash with Australia at Twickenham.

Tyler Morgan will make his World Cup debut against Fiji on Thursday, hoping that unlucky 13 does not strike again.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.