World Cup

Following South Africa’s historic loss to Japan in their Rugby World Cup opener, Heyneke Meyer and his charges endured one of the worst weeks of their careers these past seven days, as the Springboks were left reeling by the Cherry Blossoms.

Scotland's World Cup plans have been dealt with a blow after it was confirmed lock Grant Gilchrist would miss the rest of the tournament with a groin injury.

South Africa captain Jean de Villiers has announced his retirement from Test rugby after being ruled out of the rest of the World Cup due to a fractured jaw.

Wales could make further injury-enforced changes to their World Cup squad ahead of next Thursday's key Millennium Stadium appointment with Fiji.

World Rugby should be congratulated on the tournament thus far and the quality of rugby so called Tier 2 nations have produced.

Australia warmed up for their eagerly-anticipated clash with England with a 65-3 demolition of Uruguay at Villa Park.

South Africa captain Jean de Villiers is out of the World Cup after sustaining a fractured jaw in Saturday's 46-6 win over Samoa.

Stuart Lancaster insists England's World Cup dream is not yet dead despite their devastating defeat to Wales at Twickenham.

Head coach Heyneke Meyer expressed relief after South Africa ended one of the most difficult weeks of his career with a 46-6 six-try, bonus-point victory over Samoa.

Former Welsh international Lee Byrne as said that Wales will be the underdogs against England and will be pleased by Stuart Lancaster’s midfield selection.

Argentina took a huge step towards reaching the World Cup quarter-finals by crushing Georgia 54-9 in Gloucester.

Billy Vunipola will resume a rivalry with opposite number Toby Faletau that first began when scrapping as youngsters in their back gardens.

Henry Pyrgos will serve as captain amidst 10 changes for Scotland ahead of their Pool B clash with the United States in Leeds on Sunday.

This weekend see’s two of rugby’s oldest foes go head to head in the Rugby World Cup. England play host to neighbours Wales in their second Pool A match at Twickenham on Saturday as both sides look to secure top spot in the pool.

Samoan tighthead prop Census Johnston believes his home nation would never have participated in the World Cup without threatening to strike in November.

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen admits the lower-ranked nations are catching up following the so-called minnows' performances at the World Cup.

New Zealand cantered to their second win in Pool C with a 58-14 victory over Namibia at the Olympic Stadium.

France winger Noa Nakaitaci admits head coach Philippe Saint-Andre gave the team a profanity-laced half-time dressing down following a disappointing first half display against Romania.

World Rugby has asked to receive clarification from Wales after a group of players not part of their official 31-man World Cup squad reportedly took part in training at their base in Surrey on Wednesday.

Head coach Stuart Lancaster has denied England's selection for Saturday's World Cup Pool A showdown with Wales has been influenced by how the visitors will play at Twickenham.