World Cup

England's opening World Cup opponents Fiji will conclude their preparations for the tournament by tackling Canada at the Twickenham Stoop.

Josh Lewsey believes that "mental edge" is a key requirement for teams to thrive in the rarefied atmosphere of a Rugby World Cup campaign.

Stephen Moore has been named captain of Australia for the Rugby World Cup and the rest of the 2015 international season.

Wasps were unaware George Smith could be involved in the World Cup when signing the Australian great, but would make no attempt to persuade him to reject a call-up.

England's key World Cup pool games against Wales and Australia will both be refereed by French officials.

Stuart Hogg hopes the fear of missing out on a World Cup place will drive Scotland's players onto new heights.

Graham Rowntree insists England will continue "pushing themselves to the limit" in defiance of the heatwave sweeping the country in their pursuit of being the fittest team at the home World Cup.

Richie Gray has not enjoyed Vern Cotter's punishing training camp one bit - but he believes it will help Scotland when it comes to the crunch during the World Cup.

Ben Morgan is on course to recover from his broken leg in time to face France in the first of England's three World Cup warm-up matches.

It’s been a superb season for George Ford, who has not only inspired a resurgent Bath side, but has also made the England 10 jersey his own, sparking talented back lines for both club and country in the process.

It is a rarity to see a number of uncapped players in a New Zealand side, but Coach Steve Hansen has had to make a hold host of changes for their test against Samoa next week.

Former Wales captain Ryan Jones admits Warren Gatland's side have to hit the ground running at the Rugby World Cup if they are to make it out of the 'Group of Death'.

Scotland head coach Vern Cotter has added Edinburgh duo Dougie Fife and Ben Toolis to his pre-World Cup training squad.

Nothing frustrates fans more than poor refereeing decisions that cost fixtures.

Manu Tuilagi runs the risk of never playing at another World Cup, according to Martin Johnson.

With the World Cup now just 12 weeks away, the conversations about who will lift the trophy have already begun and it is clear that New Zealand are favourites to retain the Webb Ellis Cup.

Wales coach Warren Gatland has declared that Taulupe Faletau would not be hampered by rules favouring home-based players over those playing elsewhere should the number eight join Bath.

Rhys Ruddock's second broken arm in six months has cost the Leinster flanker a place in Ireland's World Cup squad.

Liam Williams faces a World Cup fitness battle after undergoing foot surgery.

England head coach Stuart Lancaster is yet to consider implementing a curfew or ban his players from drinking as the Rugby World Cup looms large.