Rugby News

A second-half flourish saw Michael Cheika's Australia turn a 21-12 deficit into a 39-21 bonus-point victory over Fiji in Rugby World Cup Pool D at the Sapporo Dome.

France Rugby Union have confirmed Wesley Fofana is out of the World Cup after failing to recover from a thigh injury.

Wales coach Warren Gatland has named a strong XV for their opening Rugby World Cup game against Georgia at the City of Toyota Stadium.

Owen Farrell has urged England's rugby players to tap into the World Cup fever generated by the football and cricket teams over the last two years.

We take a look at some of the key quotes and talking points from the first two days of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Warren Gatland says that Wales' replacement backs coach Stephen Jones is "up to speed" following his arrival at the World Cup, after Rob Howley was sent home for an alleged betting breach.

South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus says they have to work on their discipline after losing their opening match to New Zealand but believes they can still win the World Cup.

Ian Watson believes Salford Red Devils will draw confidence from their first defeat in nine games when they face Castleford Tigers in Thursday's Super League eliminator.

Adrian Lam believes Wigan Warriors are ready to turn over arch-rivals St Helens after moving a step closer to a return to Old Trafford.

Tonga coach Toutai Kefu has described how ferocious Eddie Jones was while playing for him as an Australian international.

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England enter their World Cup campaign against Tonga at the Sapporo Dome on Sunday as overwhelming favourites to make a winning start to Pool C.

Following a 23-13 win for New Zealand over South Africa in their World Cup encounter, here's our five takeaways from the clash on Saturday.

Defending champions New Zealand beat South Africa 23-13 in their much-anticipated Pool B match in Yokohama.

Here's our update with highlights from an incredible Day 2 of the Rugby World Cup, and we predict each match on another busy Day 3.

View the highlights from France's 23-21 World Cup win over Argentina.

Greig Laidlaw insisted Scotland will handle Typhoon Tapah before declaring the Dark Blues are primed to whip up a World Cup storm of their own.

England team doctor Phil Riley resigned unexpectedly during the build-up to the World Cup in Japan, it has emerged.

France secured a priceless victory in their quest for the quarter-finals, overcoming a stunning Argentina fightback to claim a tense 23-21 win.

Tries from Gael Fickou and Antoine Dupont, plus the boot of Romain Ntamack and a Camille Lopez drop-goal, ensured France just held off an Argentina fightback to win 23-21 in Rugby World Cup Pool C.

Check out the highlights from Australia's 39-21 World Cup win over Fiji.

Ireland back-rower Peter O'Mahony has backed playmakers Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton to "look after themselves" against Scotland in their World Cup opener on Sunday.