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.

Head coach Stuart Lancaster has begun the process of honing England into a cohesive unit capable of winning the Rugby World Cup, but the initial focus is on the absentees and the potential decision required over Danny Cipriani.

Semesa Rokoduguni has been called up to England's World Cup training squad after the withdrawal of winger David Strettle.

Scotland centre Alex Dunbar is heading to the United States to continue his race to be fit for the World Cup.

The World Rugby U20 Championship will come to a conclusion this Saturday, when New Zealand and England go head-to-head in the final for the fourth time since the tournament’s inception in 2008.

Tony Thorpe, formerly of the Brumbies, was unveiled as Fiji Rugby’s new General Manager recently.

Ireland flanker Rhys Ruddock could face a race to be fit for the World Cup after suffering another arm injury during a tour match in Georgia.

Wales captain Sam Warburton says group rivals England will not be affected by their troubled World Cup build-up.