Rugby News

England coach Eddie Jones has warned the typhoon sweeping across Asia could have a major disruption on the World Cup in Japan, but says he has contingency plans in place to deal with it.

England have set off on the long journey to Japan for the start of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

Rhys Patchell will be assessed ahead of Wales' departure for the Rugby World Cup after he was concussed in Saturday's Test against Ireland.

Scotland have called up back-row Magnus Bradbury to their World Cup travelling squad as a precautionary injury cover for Jamie Ritchie.

The Scottish Rugby union have announced that Magnus Bradbury will travel to Japan on Monday as injury cover for team-mate Jamie Ritchie.

Ahead of the Rugby World Cup in Japan, we dig through the archives to highlight a hero from a previous tournament. Next up, we have Pat Lam.

World Rugby's scheduling is the only thing which is preventing New Zealand from playing against the Pacific Island nations regularly.

Wallabies head coach Michael Cheika says he was always confident veteran flanker David Pocock would be fit for this year's Rugby World Cup.