Why Eddie Jones has plundered the North to boost the Wallabies' World Cup campaign
How the 2019 Rugby Championship set Boks on course for World Cup glory
Sevens takes a hit, but Fiji safeguard Rugby World Cup bonuses
The remarkable Wales XV that won't be at the Rugby World Cup
'It is something I have put out there potentially as an option'
Refereeing differences must be ironed out ahead of Rugby World Cup – Andy Goode
Gatland names 47-man squad as 3 players released and star nursing injury
Two more England players' RWC dreams come to an end
England squad whittled down to 36 as Vunipola to undergo operation
How South America's underdogs are preparing for France and the All Blacks
Meafou fails in bid to represent France at RWC
'I think I'll be in a bit of trouble with All Blacks management'
Eddie Jones: 'Three or four' NRL players ready to sign
The key factors Steve Borthwick will look at to select England's World Cup backrow
'Make sure you get this right': Bismarck du Plessis' tears as Springbok warhorse retires
Rassie addresses Boks' talk that he regards as 'stupid'
Samoa add another weapon to their World Cup armoury
The 'sense of freedom' that McDowell never imagined 12 months ago
Can Wales ever truly replace the Trebanos terror?
Update on injury suffered by Emmanuel Meafou isn't good – report
Springboks skipper Siya Kolisi breaks silence on his knee injury
Mick Cleary: 'You don’t win a World Cup without a top-class scrum-half'
In pictures: Second week of England Rugby World Cup training
Will Les Bleus give Macron a boost?
The 3 England players whose World Cup dreams look dashed
The reason why Chris Ashton is backing England for World Cup glory
Why 'quitting was never an option' for injury-ravaged RG Snyman
France confirm their next attack coach
The World Cup run that offers England hope - Robinson
'On paper, that is probably the strongest team we have put together'
Scott Barrett doesn't belong at blindside but his World Cup role is crucial
Has ball in play time reached its optimal level?
Borthwick reveals 28-man England World Cup training squad
Kleyn bombshell Rassie's first World Cup shot at Ireland
Cory Hill becomes the latest player to quit Wales' World Cup squad
Fiji name a star-studded 45-strong Rugby World Cup training squad
'Rugby World Cup lends credibility to a sport battling grave issues'
Galthie has finally spoken about Mohamed Haouas' recent conviction
Ex-Springbok Terblanche included in 30-strong World Cup judiciary team
Rugby Pod verdict on Wales axing Carre, rumour about Alun Wyn Jones
Why Ireland's Dan Sheehan could transform rugby
England name squad for U20 Championship
Tonga coach Toutai Kefu has a plan to topple world number ones Ireland
Ex Wallaby closing in on allegiance switch for World Cup
Schalk Brits predicts Ireland will flop at the Rugby World Cup
Duane Vermeulen: 'My goal has never changed, I want to represent the Springboks at the World Cup'
WRU statement: Rhys Carre cut loose from Wales’ RWC training squad
Why England are still weeks away from naming full RWC training squad
Shaun Edwards lists his priorities for France to win the World Cup
Paolo Odogwu: 'The life was sucked out the room... it was wild'
The players who lit up the nine Rugby World Cups
The Richie McCaw verdict on France and Ireland's World Cup chances
Ben Kay: 'For me, Sexton is more important to Ireland than Dupont is to France.'
'If we can’t get that right there must be something wrong with us'
‘Great host’: World Rugby verdict with RWC in France 100 days away
Rhys Webb explains his decision to quit Test rugby with Wales
Clermont and FFR issue statements after Mohamed Haouas' conviction
What World Rugby make of the emerging nations at World Cup 2023
The World Cup message World Rugby have for Sexton, Dupont, Kolisi
'Beast' flies in for ceremonial Webb Ellis Cup handover to France
World Rugby statement: 100 days to go to Rugby World Cup 2023
'Top priority' security promised for fans at Rugby World Cup 2023
Ireland name four uncapped players in 42-strong World Cup squad
Eddie Jones' Giteau law latest, and his warning for the Premiership
The intriguing latest Springboks medical bulletin on Siya Kolisi
Charles Piutau: 'People said you leave New Zealand to retire'
'No World Cup': Jack Nowell rules himself out of England selection
'You’ll see that': Piutau backs revamped Tonga to produce at the World Cup
Ospreys statement: Justin Tipuric quits Test rugby with Wales
Anthony Jelonch confounding surgeon with recovery
Ben Curry ‘gutted’ after injury seriously threatens Rugby World Cup involvement
The World Cup omission chat Fraser Brown had with Gregor Townsend
Confirmed: Definitive list of the 38 Test matches on road to World Cup
'Not a single guy and England has got four': Ex-Bok coaches give raw views on RWC referees
‘A huge honour’: Why the Rugby World Cup is the pinnacle for referees
Two ex-England age-grade stars named in Italy World Cup training squad
Rassie Erasmus breaks silence with new mysterious Tweet
The latest update from Tawera Kerr-Barlow on his Wallabies dream
Ref Watch: The final 12 and predicting how far they'll go
Eddie Jones' plan for 'smash and grab' raid on Rugby World Cup and Bledisloe Cup
Why the All Blacks ‘are in a great position’ to win the Rugby World Cup
Wallaby Tupou has a 'tight' timeline in place for World Cup push
Wallabies recruit four more assistant coaches and ex-England S&C boss
Angus Gardner: 'No more rugby. No more contact sports. You may as well take up fishing.'
World Rugby names its 12 referees for Rugby World Cup 2023
Townsend explains why he thought he was finished with Scotland
Is Michael Hooper at risk of missing out on the World Cup?
The Gregor Townsend verdict on the Jonny Gray knee injury
Breaking: Scotland name 41-man World Cup training squad
The Wayne Smith verdict on Eddie Jones with the Wallabies
‘Wasn’t hesitant’: Why Will Jordan should be the All Blacks’ fullback
Only one of Stevenson or Narawa has a shot as a World Cup bolter
'Really suits New Zealand': Ex-Wallaby assistant tips All Blacks as RWC dark horse
The Exeter view on Joe Hawkins' ineligibility for Wales selection
The Jonny Gray injury update that will disappoint Gregor Townsend
Springboks statement: Post-op Siya Kolisi update
Joe Hawkins omitted from Wales’ preliminary 54-man World Cup training squad
Ian Foster's 'simple' theory for the All Blacks' World Cup squad
Cam Roigard is perfect for the All Blacks’ World Cup campaign
Losing Siya Kolisi is a dire blow for Boks
Four members of Nienaber's staff commit to Springboks until 2027
Why the World Cup trophy should be renamed after the late Jonah Lomu
X-factor meets experience in former All Black's preferred World Cup squad
Another World Cup dark horse has emerged for the All Blacks
The two uncapped players who ‘really impressed’ Eddie Jones at Wallabies camp
Ex-Wallabies coach believes All Blacks are ‘very capable of winning' World Cup
The bleak 2019 World Cup memory that is now driving on Sam Skinner
RFU should pay up if Borthwick really wants Nick Evans – Andy Goode
'I'm not sure we need to dumb rugby down to lowest common denominator'
The Harlequins reaction to Nick Evans' England decision
Springboks shock as Jacques Nienaber agrees on a return to Ireland
'Extraordinary case' made Charlie Ewels irresistible to the Bulls
The 'England conversation' Borthwick just had about Ruan Ackermann
What Joel Jutge has said about orange card idea for Rugby World Cup
The Jake Ball verdict on becoming re-eligible for Wales while in Japan
Nathan Hughes declares his Fiji ambition, likes ‘crazy’ Japan time
Have faith, Beauden Barrett will show up for the All Blacks when it matters
Former All Black No 10 throws support behind Mo'unga as 'number one' option
Nigel Owens reveals reason why he said no to Rassie Erasmus offer
TMO bunker could be just what rugby needs - Andy Goode
Italian rookie Rizzoli has World Cup hopes scuppered by lengthy ban
Under the radar All Blacks have no time to spare
Rassie Erasmus makes astonishing claim about 2019 Rugby World Cup
'We invented a lot of stuff 10-12 years ago': All Blacks in desperate need of innovation
Sir Steve Hansen isn't sure 'why the big onus is on red cards' in fight for player safety
Ex-England international identifies RWC game Ireland 'want to lose'
Ireland predicted to 'blow it' at Rugby World Cup
Which World Cup winning team overcame the toughest challenge?
The Six Nations reason why Sam Skinner is now relishing World Cup
Greed kills World Cup campaigns
Hansen: 'If it was the All Blacks, they'd probably be called chokers'
Woodward: Northern Hemisphere has 'never been in a better position' to end RWC drought
Eben Etzebeth has some choice words for All Blacks' naysayers
Fiji set to play France and England in pre-World Cup warm ups
What Nigel Owens said when Rassie Erasmus rang with SA job offer
I like the lopsided nature of this Rugby World Cup
Ex-Wallabies flanker targets World Cup appearance with minnows
'We will see where he can take us': Eddie Jones thinks Quade Cooper has another World Cup in him
The game that made Maro Itoje a star in rugby
Sam Whitelock: 'I've never been shy about voicing my opinion'
Ex-All Black fears coaching distraction will derail World Cup campaign
'We're very confident... We are on track, we have sold the tickets' - Rivoal
World Rugby statement: Rod Eddington to lead 2027, 2029 World Cups
Eddie Jones targets new world order with Wallabies
Redemption awaits for All Blacks incumbent No 6 Scott Barrett
Wallabies captaincy up for grabs as Eddie Jones looks to 'galvanise the troops'
Eddie Jones' big Wallabies challenge following England jilting
Eddie Jones' 'blank' promise if Australia face England at World Cup
The in-house refereeing contest that's about to play out before our eyes
Eight coaches aiming to get their hands on the World Cup
'Need some leadership': Sir Steve Hansen wants more 'common sense' in rugby
Former NRL star Vunivalu falls further down Wallaby pecking order
Sam Cane is 'not the magnificent player he was five years ago'
Clive Woodward names his 2023 World Cup winner and explains why
Max Brito, who was paralysed at the 1995 Rugby World Cup, has died
Four key Super Rugby selection battles ahead of All Blacks' World Cup quest
Paris courts deliver verdict on Bernard Laporte corruption case
'Still waiting for that World Cup': France-bound Sowakula gunning for 2023
OTD: Jonny Wilkinson calls time on international career
Rugby 'snobbery' towards Fifa World Cup controversy is getting crucified online
'We have a job for him in Chile for sure... he is a hero'
'People walking down the street bring it up': The All Blacks can't escape the 2019 semi-final
Mike Catt: Ireland on track to emulate 'life-changing' World Cup glory
England pick seaside town as Rugby World Cup base camps revealed
Just two teams left in race for final Rugby World Cup berth
'Then you're in the wrong place': Sarah Hunter urges England to play without fear
2023 Rugby World Cup HQ raided by French financial prosecutors
USA and Portugal set on collision course in race for final World Cup spot
Agonising French miss sees Black Ferns through to World Cup final
Three teams face World Cup oblivion in RWC's final qualification stage
Red Roses player ratings v Australia | 2021 Rugby World Cup
Canada fight back to beat USA and book their semi-final spot
Sarah Hunter: England beating Australia makes record 138 caps 'even sweeter'
Thomas Darracq hails France squad depth as they set up New Zealand showdown
France dominate Italy to book World Cup semi-final spot
Hunter set to break Test record as England name quarter-final team
All Blacks and Springboks set for Twickenham clash
'Every match between Canada and the USA is such a big rivalry for us.'
'We came here to change the way the world thinks about Japan women's rugby'
Re-jigged Springbok Women 'so into this game'
Senirusi Seruvakula reflects on Fiji Women's first Rugby World Cup
Hosts New Zealand, France storm into Rugby World Cup Quarter Finals
Detysha Harper called up by England to replace injured Laura Keates
Marlie Packer to captain Red Roses against South Africa
Don't write us off - Siwan Lillicrap believes Wales can progress in World Cup
The England reaction to win over 'never-say-die and dogged' France
'I feel heartbroken': Second World Cup defeat pains Scotland
The major challenge ahead for New Zealand's once premier wing
France 2023 statement: The sacking of CEO Claude Atcher
'I think we were nervous but who wouldn't be?' - Middleton on Red Roses
England will be without Shaunagh Brown for first game of World Cup
Wales to play Springboks and England in RWC warm-ups
Mathieu Raynal's decision could spark an All Blacks revival
OTD: England coaching duo banned by RFU over switching balls
Kolbe tips northern giants as World Cup 'Favourites'
Phil Vickery: 'There is absolutely no reason why England can't win the Rugby World Cup'
Ex-England international hails 'genuine shift in balance of power'
It's officially one year to go until the men's Rugby World Cup 2023
Will the All Blacks continue to persist with the tried and true?
'Dirty little idiot': Rugby World Cup Chief stood down after bullying scandal
All Blacks craving fresh hooker blood
Time ticking for All Blacks midfield as World Cup looms
Will what's been or what could be determine Ian Foster's future?
The physical punishment Richie McCaw took from South Africa in the 2015 semi-final
Dubai will be last chance saloon for 4 remaining World Cup hopefuls
Hong Kong could be next underdog to land shock spot at World Cup
Wallaby who threw his RWC medal off bridge surprised 19 years later
'We've got to cut that out': Eddie Jones wants united effort to fix rugby's mess
The impact of rugby's global power shift on the All Blacks, England and the World Cup
World Cup hosts far from safe bets - Andy Goode
'The facility is excellent' - Springboks select Rugby World Cup base
'Significant development' in Australia's 2027 Rugby World Cup bid
World Rugby statement: Spain under investigation for eligbility breach
Beale to exit Racing 92 for tilt at Wallabies World Cup spot
On this day: Jonny Wilkinson calls time on international career
Former on field foe tips Ireland to break World Cup hoodoo
On this day: All Blacks defeat Australia to win Rugby World Cup
Uruguay qualify for World Cup while shock loss sees Canada miss out
Heavy is the head that wears the crown
Expect fire and fury from under-pressure Springboks
World Cup versatility on trial in All Blacks' mammoth tour
World Rugby must protect the mental health of referees
The new propping blood gunning for All Blacks selection
Intellectual poverty
Folk hero
On the hook
Love, hate relationship
On this day: Eddie O'Sullivan falls on his sword as Ireland boss
All or nothing
'We called the journalists fans with keyboards, and he created the idea of circling the All Blacks during their haka'
Final push
The final journey
Unburdened and unbowed
Loss leaders
Fullback gambit
Charmed life
World Cup wild card
The lost art of winning
Heavy mettle
Captain's knock
French resistance
Mind over matter
On this day in 2015: Sam Burgess walks out on rugby union
Order in the house
'I've read somewhere that I can curl 80kg; I'm not sure anyone alive can do that. But the truth is...'' - Etzebeth
The number of Kiwi fans calling for Beauden Barrett to return to the All Blacks bench is rising
Watch: Jonny Wilkinson's complete performance in the 2003 Rugby World Cup final
Bill Beaumont re-elected as World Rugby chairman
Five of the greatest upsets in the history of the Rugby World Cup
'We're working with our psych to unpack anything that might be there' - Underhill urges England to put pain of World Cup final defeat behind them
Jacques Burger let's slip the reason he turned down defence coach role at RWC
'I feel let down that it looked like I threw him under the bus'
Launchbury stays loyal despite links to a move elsewhere
Axed England midfielder Ben Te'o belatedly gets his chance to make it big in Japan
World Cup fatigue? Nobody told these England players
What the World Cup told us about the future of attacking rugby
Irish fears that RWC reject Kieran Marmion would take up English offer have ended
A bizarre reason has emerged as to why Leone Nakarawa has yet to report for duty at Racing
'We won one, but I lost two and it's horrific and terrible'
Gallery: World Cup runners-up England make low-key return in London
'Immense' - How Twitter reacted to England's memorable victory over the All Blacks
'We don't bet, we don't look at the bookies, we aren't concerned (we're favourites for the final)...'
World Cup's pattern of red card punishments filters down into PRO14
Cheika receives support from players on social media
Michael Cheika's parting shot at Raelene Castle
England fans have their say on the benching of Ford
We can win the World Cup says Wales fullback Liam Williams
Michael Cheika baffled by star rugby league coach's 'weird' England involvement
Video - Scotland's full press conference after RWC pool exit
Scotland star to consider future following World Cup exit
Wales player ratings vs Uruguay
Piutau dedicates final win to his late sister
Ireland fly specialist lawyer to Japan in bid to keep Aki's World Cup alive
Radradra, ref chat and AWJ - 7 things we learned from Wales versus Fiji
England's World Cup clash with France officially called off due to Super Typhoon Hagibis
Fiji player ratings versus Wales
How South Africa's players rated versus Canada
Australian tackle back under the microscope despite seven-try win over Uruguay
Hawkeye in rugby? George Ford is not so sure
'He stamped on my head because I held on to his leg. It was my own fault'
'It's a stitch up' - World Cup could descend into red card frenzy warns ex-Wallabies skipper
'We've got that up our sleeve' - the Wallabies' tactic that could be used on Wales
Michael Leitch set to be benched for Japan's clash with Ireland
Healy: 'Ireland can breach the dark spells in Japan'
Schmidt's frustration over injured Ireland stars
England roll out big guns for Tonga
'No team has won a World Cup having lost a pool game' - The pressure facing South Africa and New Zealand this weekend
Russell fires warning to Ireland: 'It should be the real Scotland we see now'
Forget baby oil - Scotland opt for an altogether cleaner lubricant
Ireland star in line for 'incredible' recovery
RugbyPass World Cup city guide - Kumamoto nightlife
Piers Francis: From Starbucks barista to World Cup bolter
Gosper: We have to prioritise player welfare over disruption
Rieko Ioane still missing as All Blacks name strong side for Tonga test
Forget the tedious unveiling ceremony... Scotland's RWC squad was their most fiercely contested selection of the professional era
Mata: Creating World Cup history would surpass 2016 Rio gold medal
Wales' Dan Biggar hits back at critic in live post-match TV interview
Welcome back Duncan Taylor, a creature so rare that fans must be wondering if he exists at all
All Blacks are still Rugby World Cup favourites - at least according to Twitter
'The thinking from some people who run the game is a bit blurred - they say certain things, but their actions are different'
Francis gunning for England revenge - 'Next weekend is a huge opportunity'
'We have to give Australia some credit for how they mentally manipulated us'
'You go through seven stages of depression, you think the worst straight away'
All Black lock Scott Barrett facing possible ban that puts doubt over his World Cup campaign
Late change for Wales after training ground injury
Former England U20s star in line for Italy debut against Ireland
Analysis: The two shapes the All Blacks are developing for the Rugby World Cup
'It will definitely be similar to a Six Nations game' - Daly expects full throttle clash between England and Wales
Talisman Russell rubbishes suggestion that Scotland are a one-man team
England reveal how long Brad Shields will be sidelined for... and it's not encouraging
O'Driscoll: Joey Carbery not a 'genuine threat' to Sexton
Wallabies fans cannot agree on James O'Connor's best position
An unselected All Blacks XV that showcases staggering strength-in-depth
Bastareaud set July 8 deadline to sort out short-term future... and he isn't short of options
Underperforming Rebels could face the swing of the axe for the Wallabies
A stringent anti-scalping law has just come into force in Japan ahead of RWC
Rugby Australia have finally addressed Will Skelton, the World Cup and Giteau's Law
'It's too late, I've already spent it all, for nothing' - The rapid rise of Rupeni and the trappings of professionalism for a boy from the village
Wallabies unveil new Wallaby-less jersey for the World Cup
The Wallabies' biggest weakness ahead of the international season
Having dual lock/loose forward cover could decide these three World Cup squad spots for the All Blacks
All eyes on Japan 2019... but World Rugby still found time to assess French foundations for 2023
'Because in World Cups, set pieces are important.' - Tupou's growing pains as Australia's future anchor
'Hearing USA chants at Arms Park was pretty surreal'
'If you're over the ball and have two blokes over 100 kilos flying into you off their feet, it can be pretty difficult to survive'
The Welsh backrow fans are demanding makes the World Cup plane
The logical pick as the next-best All Blacks-eligible number 10
It's official: Bastareaud will take bite out of Big Apple after the World Cup
Galthie confirmed as next head coach of France
'I saw him at 12.30 and was operated on at two o'clock... it all happened pretty quickly'
'I have probably got a little bit of gyp about being gay or something like that'
Dan Robson still has shot at making the World Cup following update on his recent illness
Galthie to join France coaching set-up 'within days' - reports
'Farrell has a leadership quality, a real conviction how he sees the game... he's pretty ruthless'
Ioane takes his usual place in All Blacks training squad - but what's next?
Sonny Bill Williams out with knee injury, putting his World Cup chances in jeopardy
From schoolboy supremo to World Cup star: The best three moments of Israel Dagg's career
Ghost from New Zealand's World Cup past has landed a coaching job in their Heartland
'I was voted the third most-hated man in New Zealand' Wayne Barnes shares his biggest mistake
Post-Six Nations - Which 31 players make Ireland's plane to the Rugby World Cup in Japan?
Gabriel Ibitoye insists he's no Superman, but his superman backstory is quickly taking him places
'These players will run through a brick wall for you' - Gatland's tribute to champions Wales
Richie McCaw's final warning to Kieran Read
New selector's comments on Quade Cooper should scare all Wallabies fans
Forget Six Nations momentum, England have found something more important eight months out from a RWC
Why Ian Foster should be, and will be, the next All Blacks coach
Sam Burgess makes astonishing Twitter rant and hits out at 'selfish' England team-mates over 2015 World Cup
Multiple Welshmen facing their World Cup endgame as Gatland's depth charts deepen
How an unemployed German prop got dropped in at the deep end at an English rugby superpower
Melville denies post-2019 World Cup touring team will effectively be England Saxons
'He’s of interest to us' - Vern Cotter on the Top14 money myth and why Stuart Hogg will end up in England and not France
EXCLUSIVE: 'It's his decision' - Mark McCall admits Saracens may not re-sign Will Skelton
Mike Ford's return to international rugby confirmed
Exclusive: Former Bath and Toulon coach Mike Ford on verge of shock international return
World Rugby issues sensational punishment to Romania, Spain and Belgium
Sky TV unlikely to be Rugby World Cup broadcaster
World Rugby must front up over Spanish inquisition - Neil Best
'Central contracts' plan for England players dealt crushing blow
Samoa knew they'd be facing Spain in RWC qualifier...over 2 weeks ago
Samoa, Canada and Romania facing World Cup nightmare scenario
World Cup might not be enough to keep Folau in Union
Tongan revolution continues - world's highest paid player in sights for World Cup
Cotter snub left me wanting Scotland to lose – Jim Hamilton