World Cup

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.

Hallam Amos has received a 21st birthday present to savour by being named in the Wales starting line-up for Saturday's World Cup clash against England at Twickenham.

England have selected Owen Farrell at fly-half and Sam Burgess at inside centre for Saturday's crunch World Cup showdown with Wales at Twickenham.

Wales and Ospreys scrum-half Rhys Webb, already ruled out of contention for this year’s World Cup faces an uphill fight to play again at all this season.

Fijian head coach John McKee believes England will face a vastly improved Australia side to the one they beat last November when the two side’s meet at Twickenham in next week's World Cup collision.

Anthony Watson has insists England's back three will have no problem working around the new-look centre partnership of Sam Burgess and Brad Barritt set to start Saturday's Pool A clash with Wales.

Wales and Bath Prop Paul James is Wales' biggest injury concern ahead of Wales Pool A showdown against host nation England on Saturday.

Two tries from Sofiane Guitoune helped France to a battling 38-11 victory over Romania as the 2011 World Cup finalists moved above Ireland to the top of Pool D.