World Cup

Ulster hooker Rob Herring and Leinster centre Noel Reid have been dropped from Ireland's World Cup training squad.

Read what plans are in place for Talking Rugby Union at this year's World Cup.

Samoa have announced their 31-man World Cup squad set to take part in this year's competition.

Tom Wood has set the scene for England's clash with France at Twickenham on Saturday by warning his teammates their World Cup dream is at stake.

Sam Burgess will make his England debut against France on Saturday with Stuart Lancaster insisting he has earned his place in the team after proving himself on the training field.

Ireland flanker Tommy O'Donnell has been ruled out of next month's World Cup after suffering a dislocated hip against opening warm-up opponents Wales two days ago.

Justin Tipuric believes that nerves will be evident in the Wales camp this week as head coach Warren Gatland prepares to make his first pre-World Cup player cut.

Ireland's stars will not be "spooked" by the hip injury that threatens to end Tommy O'Donnell's World Cup chances, according to Joe Schmidt.

England have narrowed their back three options after removing three wings including Chris Ashton from their training squad for the World Cup.

England are to reduce their training squad for the World Cup by eight players on Friday evening as head coach Stuart Lancaster closes in on the final 31 who will carry the nation's hopes this autumn.

Wales want to put down an immediate marker in terms of their discipline when they face opening World Cup warm-up opponents Ireland on Saturday.

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Medical student Hallam Amos could be just what the doctor ordered from Wales boss Warren Gatland's perspective.

Stuart Lancaster has confirmed Danny Cipriani remains in contention for a place in England’s 2015 Rugby World Cup squad.

Jonny May is the leading contender to complete England's complement of wings at the World Cup after being described by Stuart Lancaster as the star performer of the summer training camp.

As if England's Pool A wasn't tough enough, the 'group of death' just had its' status well and truly reinforced.

Simon Easterby admits it is not ideal that Cian Healy could arrive at the World Cup without full match fitness as the Ireland prop battles neck trouble.

Danny Cipriani’s chances of making England’s Rugby World Cup squad have been given a huge boost, after he was re-bailed until November.

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has offered his players little indication of who is in line to play against Wales in Cardiff next weekend.