Rugby News

Sebastien Tillous-Borde says France will be out to create their own piece of World Cup history against New Zealand.

Ireland captain Paul O'Connell has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup.

Scotland forwards Ross Ford and Jonny Gray are set to miss the rest of the Rugby World Cup after they were handed three-week bans.

Whilst the World Cup has been generally brilliant, the sporadic blindness of TMOs and inconsistent suspensions have been a blight on it so far

South Africa wing Bryan Habana is confident the Springboks can emulate their 2007 World Cup triumph in this year's tournament.

Wales assistant coach Rob Howley thinks George North will be back on the wing for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against South Africa at Twickenham.

Tributes have poured in for Ireland's Paul O'Connell after an injury ended his international career.

Ireland flanker Sean O'Brien is out of Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Argentina after he was handed a one-week ban for striking Pascal Pape of France.

Prop James Greenwood has joined Hull Kingston Rovers on a permanent basis after agreeing a two-year contract.

Paul O'Connell's glittering Test career has come to an abrupt end, his torn hamstring leaving Ireland's ferocious captain stalled on 108 caps.

Australia captain Stephen Moore and centre Matt Giteau are set to win their 100th caps in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Scotland at Twickenham on Sunday.

Will Greenwood looks ahead to the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, including a tough day for Wales against South Africa.

Forward Craig Kopczak will captain Wales in the European Championship, head coach John Kear has announced.

Jamie Hosie picks the standout players from the final round of Rugby World Cup group stage matches

New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter insists the All Blacks will not be looking for revenge when they take on France in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final in Cardiff.

Wales have called Ospreys wing Eli Walker into their Rugby World Cup squad as a replacement for Liam Williams.

Leeds coach Brian McDermott has paid tribute to retiring prop Kylie Leuluai for risking his life to help the club achieve the treble.

Eddie Jones feels England need an experienced coach should they decide to replace Stuart Lancaster in the wake of their World Cup flop.

Utility back James O'Connor looks to have ended his rugby career in Australia after he was released from his contract with Queensland Reds.