World Cup

Watch highlights and view photos from the welcome ceremony for Fiji as they arrived in England ahead of the Rugby World Cup 2015.

Steve Hansen has refused to outline defending champions New Zealand's biggest threats to making history by retaining their Rugby World Cup crown.

International rugby union has become a playground of the giants - but that will not stop Matthew Morgan from having fun.

Liam Williams and Samson Lee are set to give Wales a welcome double boost by being available for the World Cup opener against Uruguay on Sunday week.

Scotland assistant coach Matt Taylor reckons John Hardie is on the road to becoming a fans' favourite.

Joe Schmidt fears Canada could prove "an incredible banana skin" for an Ireland side chasing their best-ever World Cup return.

Italy centre Luca Morisi has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup because of a torn ligament in his right knee.

World Cup winner Jason Robinson believes Sam Burgess will have every intention of making England's starting line-up when the tournament starts next week.

A month of mood swings, headaches and insomnia almost forced Canada captain Jamie Cudmore to abandon his World Cup plans and retire this summer.

British and Irish Lions scrum-half Mike Phillips has a big part to play in Wales' World Cup campaign, says head coach Warren Gatland.

A Talking Rugby Union exclusive interview with Shane Williams, the ex-Wales winger talks about the upcoming World Cup, the loss of Jonathan Davies and the exciting potential of the Australian backline.

Italy talisman Sergio Parisse faces a World Cup fitness fight after having fluid drained from his left leg.

Sir Clive Woodward has warned Stuart Lancaster "one stupid tweet" from any of his players could derail England's World Cup bid on home soil.

Wales scrum-half Rhys Webb has been ruled out of the World Cup with a foot injury, the Welsh Rugby Union has announced.

Jonny Wilkinson has thrown his weight behind George Ford's bid to lead England's World Cup charge at fly-half.

Mark Bennett has backed centre-partner Alex Dunbar to return stronger than ever after injury left his World Cup dream in tatters.

Wales boss Warren Gatland looks set to summon World Cup replacements this week after being hit by a savage double blow just a fortnight before his team's opening game.

Niko Matawalu's two-try cameo fired England a World Cup warning as Fiji dispatched Canada 47-18 at The Stoop.

As nations across the globe have selected their Rugby World Cup squads over the past few weeks, attention has understandably been on who will be at the tournament.

England have opted to take the away dressing room at Twickenham for Saturday's clash with Ireland in preparation for their World Cup opener against Fiji.