Rugby News

Shane Horgan, Paul Wallace and Scott Quinnell pick their Ireland and Wales squads for the World Cup.

Scotland coach Vern Cotter insists his side still need to improve before the World Cup, despite running in six tries against Italy.

Wales' victory over Ireland lifted them above England in the world rankings ahead of their World Cup clash, but head coach Warren Gatland dismissed any relevance.

Ireland captain Paul O'Connell struggled to mask his disappointment after he said farewell to Test rugby in Dublin on a losing note.

Samoa will be sweating on the availability of Kane Thompson after he was sent off in their 27-24 loss to the Barbarians at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Scotland ran in six tries to overwhelm Italy 48-7 in a one-sided World Cup warm-up game at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Leigh Halfpenny kicked Wales to a deserved 16-10 victory over Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in a high-octane World Cup warm-up that took its toll on both sets of players.

Rate the World Cup warm-up match between Scotland and Italy in Edinburgh and leave your thoughts on the game

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Japan completed their final warm-up match before the World Cup in grand style on Saturday, thrashing Uruguay 40-0 at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo.

Follow live minute-by-minute updates from the Challenge Cup final as Hull KR take on Leeds at Wembley.

Live and interactive coverage of the World Cup warm-up match between Ireland and Wales. Watch live on Sky Sports 1.

Five legends of rugby league have been immortalised in a bronze statue which was unveiled at Wembley Stadium ahead the Challenge Cup final between Hull KR and Leeds on Saturday.

Australia back Matt Giteau hopes Sam Burgess is unable to show his X-factor qualities against the Wallabies at the World Cup.