World Cup

Austin Healey, who was part of England's World Cup squad in 1999, believes the depth of the current squad puts them in position to go well at this year's competition.

Tonga coach Mana Otai has likened Saturday's World Cup Pool C opener against Georgia at Gloucester to a boxing match.

Stuart Hogg admits he has had to ask his veteran Scotland colleagues if he should tone down his playful high-jinks - before he gets on their nerves.

Samuela Vunisa will draw World Cup inspiration from replacing "hero" and injured Italy captain Sergio Parisse for Saturday's Twickenham clash with France.

The 2015 Rugby World Cup is now just days away and excitement levels are beginning to pique right across the globe.

England have been told to embrace the "time of their lives" with Graham Rowntree declaring it is under-pressure Fiji whose nerve will be tested when the World Cup opens at Twickenham on Friday night.

Dan Carter has warned England to beware of "freak" Nemani Nadolo when Fiji visit Twickenham for Friday's World Cup opener.

Robbie Henshaw will miss Ireland's World Cup opener against Canada after suffering a hamstring injury.

Skipper Greig Laidlaw believes Scotland must to stop their hearts ruling their heads if they are to make a success of their World Cup campaign.

Former New Zealand winger Jonah Lomu has warned England that Fiji will feel no fear in Friday's World Cup opener and can cause an upset at Twickenham.

Matt Giteau and Drew Mitchell have sought advice from Jonny Wilkinson to help mastermind Australia's bid for World Cup glory on English soil.

Players who dive or feign injury at the Rugby World Cup run the risk of being sin-binned as the game's governing body attempts to eradicate what it regards as football-style behaviour.

Fiji captain Akapusi Qera insists enmity will replace friendship in Friday's World Cup opener against England at Twickenham.

Fiji are one of the most polarising sides in the upcoming 2015 Rugby World Cup.

Georgia scrum-half Vasil Lobzhanidze could make World Cup history on the tournament's opening weekend.

South Africa will parade the most experienced team in their Test history on Saturday when they tackle opening World Cup opponents Japan in Brighton.

Just two days out from the 2015 Rugby World Cup, and the pressure is starting to build.

Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny has revealed his "devastation" at missing out on the World Cup.

Scotland scrum-half Sam Hidalgo-Clyne has admitted he does not know what to expect ahead of his first World Cup experience - but he aims to be as prepared as possible.

Kieran Crowley has downplayed any giant-killing talk ahead of Canada's World Cup opener against Ireland.