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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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?

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

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...

Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw believes facing New Zealand will be ideal preparation for the 2023 World Cup scheduled to be played in France.

England will face Argentina and Japan in Pool D at the Rugby World Cup in 2023 whilst Scotland take on Ireland and hosts France are drawn with New Zealand.

World Cup winner Steve Thompson has been diagnosed with early onset dementia and he is part of group of former players who are claiming the sport has left them with brain damage

With Eddie Jones’ side ramping up their preparations for their clash with Wales and the Red Roses reflecting on being number one in the world, can anyone halt England’s progression?