World Cup

The 24 hours which saw Scotland’s Women reach the Rugby World Cup

After experiencing some ups and downs along the way, Scotland made it through to the Rugby World Cup for the first since 2010.
1 March 2022

How will the Springboks tackle their fullback conundrum in time for RWC 2023?

The reigning World Cup champions will sooner or later have to make a decision on who they select as their first choice fullback for the 2023 World Cup in France.
22 February 2022

Sarah Beckett Exclusive: 'It's probably been the toughest year in my career'

Injuries have meant the last 12 months have been frustrating for the England international, but she is focused on making 2022 a memorable year for both club and country.
4 February 2022

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi named SA Rugby Player of the Year for 2021

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has been named the South Africa Rugby Player of the Year for 2021 for his performances last year.
27 January 2022

Australia named 'preferred candidate' to host 2027 Rugby World Cup

Australia's chance of hosting the 2027 edition of the Rugby World Cup has received a huge boost after they were given the “preferred candidate” status by World Rugby for the global event.
25 November 2021

England's bid for 2025 World Cup receives government backing

England's bid for the 2025 World Cup has received a shot in the arm after receiving the backing from government.
27 October 2021

England express interest in hosting 2031 World Cup

The Rugby Football Union have confirmed that they will place a solo bid for the 2031 edition of the Rugby World Cup.
14 September 2021

World Rugby considering hosting World Cup every two years

World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin said the governing body is considering World Cup every two years instead of four.
14 September 2021

Schedule for Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe qualifier unveiled

World Rugby has announced the schedule for the Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe qualifier that will be played in Italy.
9 September 2021

Australia make bid for 2027 Rugby World Cup

Australia have announced that they have launched a bid for the 2027 edition of Rugby World Cup.
20 May 2021

Vicky Fleetwood Exclusive: Global competition can create a brighter future for players

England international Vicky Fleetwood chats to TRU about WXV - the new global competition in women's rugby - as well as the upcoming Six Nations and all things Allianz Premier 15s.
17 March 2021

TRU Talks: Jessica Hayden on the Rugby World Cup postponement and more

On our latest TRU Talks, Joe Harvey spoke to freelance rugby journalist Jessica Hayden about the 2021 Rugby World Cup which is set to be delayed by a year + they discuss the women's game as a whole.
5 March 2021

Simon Middleton Exclusive: Moving Six Nations can create great momentum for the game

The Red Roses head coach chats exclusively to Talking Rugby Union about the upcoming Six Nations and the opportunity for the women's game to shine.
1 March 2021

Beale "Doing everything he can to earn another Wallaby jersey"

Utility back Kurtley Beale has targeted a return to the Australian squad ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
2 February 2021

Can some of England’s Red Roses target double glory in 2021?

With the World Cup schedule announced and some positive news surrounding the Tokyo Olympics, it could be a highly successful year for some of England’s top players.
29 January 2021

Who will win the Rugby World Cup in 2023?

The countdown is on ahead of the next Rugby World Cup, with just two years to go until the tournament heads to France for its tenth edition.
29 January 2021

Rugby World Cup 2021 scheduled unveiled

World Rugby has unveiled the fixtures for the 2021 Rugby World Cup that will be hosted in New Zealand.
29 January 2021

Rachael Burford Exclusive: Postponement of Women’s Six Nations presents window of opportunity

The Women’s Six Nations has been pushed back due to the challenges of Covid-19, but could it be a silver lining for the sport?
15 January 2021

CBD at the Rugby World Cup in Japan

Back in the pre-pandemic days, we were treated to global sporting events attended by tens of thousands of people.
13 January 2021

World Cup 2021 Squad Selector: Which Red Roses are in the frame?

It is World Cup year and England head coach Simon Middleton will be selecting his squad to travel to New Zealand over the coming months. For now though, TRU's Harry Latham-Coyle is in the hot seat...
6 January 2021