Rugby News

Jonny May is convinced that England have the attacking ability to go on and blow teams away at the World Cup in Japan.

Another busy day in the rugby union game as we looked at seven players who could become household names during the World Cup.

Robert Elstone wants a London presence in Super League, but that there are still hurdles to overcome before that can become a long-term reality.

Experienced full-back Rob Kearney is a doubt for Ireland's opening match of the World Cup against Scotland in Yokohama on Sunday.

Jacques Vermeulen has signed a three-year deal with last season's Gallagher Premiership runners-up Exeter Chiefs.

From Jonny Wilkinson to Nelson Mandela, we look at some of the most striking moments in Rugby World Cup history ahead of the 2019 edition's big kick off...

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Exeter Chiefs newcomer Jacques Vermeulen has spoken of his excitement at joining the 2017 Premiership champions on a three-year deal.

Australia's Adam Ashley-Cooper is confident that he can still handle the rigours of Test match rugby as prepares to play in his fourth World Cup.

England may be without wing Joe Cokanasiga and back-row Mark Wilson for their opening World Cup encounter against Tonga on Sunday.

Scotland have been training with balls soaked in shampoo ahead of Sunday's World Cup opener against Ireland.

Ahead of the Rugby World Cup in Japan, we look at seven relative newcomers to the Test arena who are set to star in the tournament.

Former captain Ryan Jones believes the Wales squad have been given "a huge lift" ahead of the Rugby World Cup, after 15,000 people queued to watch their open training session in Kitakyushu.

With the competition starting on Friday, Stuart Barnes takes an in-depth look at the key talking points of Rugby World Cup 2019.

Ed Alexander does not fancy the Australians in this year's Rugby World Cup. How do you think the Wallabies will fare?

It's time for our Monday wrap of who has their name in lights and who is making the headlines for all the wrong reasons after the weekend.

Leicester Tigers and Scotland international loose forward David Denton has announced that he will retire from the game with immediate effect.

Ireland remain hopeful Robbie Henshaw can shake off his hamstring injury and play a significant part in the Rugby World Cup.

Although there is plenty of hype ahead of New Zealand's Rugby World Cup opener with South Africa, it's business as usual for the All Blacks.

Bundee Aki has vowed to keep on doing Ireland proud, despite admitting "some people won't be happy with me pulling on an Irish jersey".

Scotland forward David Denton has been forced to retire from rugby on the advice of doctors.

Japan, Ireland, Scotland, Samoa and Russia face off in Pool A, with the two highest-ranked sides - Ireland and Scotland - facing each other in week one.