World Cup

The 2015 tournament looks set to see some intense rugby as the culmination of the last four years of work comes to fruition. This will be the final time we see some great players turning out for their countries.

All 20 nations involved in the upcoming Rugby World Cup are currently building towards the tournament, trying to ensure they have the best possible campaigns, and though Argentina are no different, they could be forgiven for having an eye on the 2019 event in Japan.

The World Cup is on track to sell out with England Rugby 2015 chairman Andy Cosslett confident that by the time the tournament kicks off on September 18 every ticket will have been bought.

Whilst nations all around the world search for an openside flanker capable of dominating the breakdown for them, Michael Cheika is in the enviable position of picking from three or four genuinely world class options at the position.

Cross-code convert Sam Burgess is being pushed into a midfield role by England to cover for the absence of powerhouse Manu Tuilagi, according to former wing Mark Cueto.

Andy Farrell insists the commitment of England's players during their two-week World Cup training camp in Denver has been "awe-inspiring".

The English national team may not be getting the game time exposure that the likes of New Zealand and South Africa currently are in The Rugby Championship, but they are being put through their paces.

England 2015 is on course to be the biggest Rugby World Cup yet following an increase in ticket capacity.

Ireland have received a major pre-World Cup boost with head coach Joe Schmidt committing his future to the reigning RBS 6 Nations champions for another two years.

Scotland centre Alex Dunbar remains optimistic about his World Cup chances after rejoining the squad following an American rehab trip.

Jason Leonard has backed England to reach the World Cup final if they can top the so-called 'Pool of Death'.

After their fine display against the All Blacks in Apia last weekend, attention now turns for Samoa to the upcoming Rugby World Cup.

England head coach Stuart Lancaster views Sam Burgess as a centre rather than flanker and will only consider him for the World Cup as a midfield option.

World Rugby says it is "extremely disappointed" that Japan's new National Stadium will not be ready to host games at the 2019 World Cup.

England International and Land Rover ambassador Mike Brown talks injury, opposition and representing his country.

Scotland have called New Zealand-born flanker John Hardie into their extended World Cup squad.

Ticket sale targets for this year's Rugby World Cup are set to be hit before the competition kicks off in September, tournament chief Stephen Brown has said.

World Cup winner Lawrence Dallaglio believes England must rewrite rugby history to win the trophy again.

Italy's World Cup preparations have been dealt a blow due to an arm injury suffered by fly-half Kelly Haimona.

Bath boss Mike Ford has predicted a bright England future for former rugby league superstar Sam Burgess - starting at the World Cup in September.