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Wigan Warriors managed to fend off a determined Salford Red Devils for an 18-12 win in Friday’s Super League qualifying final.

The Rugby World Cup is here! Eddie Jones has named a strong team to play Tonga.

Wales back Liam Williams says he has learned from Saracens team-mate Owen Farrell during what he described as the best year of his rugby career.

The Rugby World Cup brings together the top nations on the planet as they battle it out for supremacy.

Another busy day in the rugby union game as hosts Japan opened the 2019 Rugby World Cup with a 30-10 win over a resilient Russia in Tokyo.

Check out the highlights from Japan's 30-10 World Cup win over Russia.

Vote for your combined All Blacks/Springboks XV ahead of Saturday's Rugby World Cup Pool B opener between New Zealand and South Africa in Yokohama.

Rugby World Cup records billions of viewership every time it is held. The upcoming Rugby World Cup is set to be held this year, and it will be hosted by Japan. We're pretty sure that you are as excited about the upcoming...

New Zealand's proud record of winning every one of its Rugby World Cup pool games over 32 years is on the line against South Africa on Saturday in Yokohama. The All Blacks are 28-0 in pool games, 10-0 against tier-one si...

Speaking exclusively to Planet Rugby, All Blacks legend Richie McCaw, has revealed the secrets to claiming global rugby union's greatest prize.

A history-making hat-trick from Kotaro Matsushima, plus another score from Pieter Labuschagne, eventually saw Rugby World Cup hosts Japan record an uninspiring 30-10 win over Russia in the tournament's opening game.

Kotaro Matsushima scored a hat-trick as Japan overcame a nervous start to beat Russia 30-10 in the opening game of the Rugby World Cup.

Jeff Probyn shares how the 1987 Rugby World Cup still rankles with him to this day The post Probyn column: World Cup is the ultimate test of mental toughness appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Eddie Jones chooses to go with Ford, Farrell and 'kamikaze kids' Tom Curry and Sam Underhill The post England name team for Rugby World Cup opener appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Sergio Parisse will start his record-equaling fifth Rugby World Cup by leading Italy out against Namibia in Pool B.

The Italian rugby federation is monitoring the betting allegations surrounding Rob Howley, who has been linked with a future role as their head coach, according to Sky sources in Italy.

Strap yourselves in, this World Cup rollercoaster is about to start, writes Sky Sports News' Gail Davis.

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has named an experienced line-up for his side's Rugby World Cup opener against Ireland.

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has made 10 changes to his side for their game against Ireland at the International Stadium, Yokohama.

Eddie Jones has declared that England are ready for the twists and turns of the World Cup rollercoaster after opting to face Tonga with all guns blazing.

Loose forward Nasi Manu completed a dream return to rugby after a battle with testicular cancer on Friday when he was named in the Tonga matchday squad for their opening World Cup clash against England in Sapporo.

Sir Clive Woodward, Stuart Barnes, Maggie Alphonsi, Alan Quinlan and Stephen Ferris give their Rugby World Cup predictions.