Rugby News

Another busy day in the rugby union game as we look back at the action in the World Cup and name our XV from the matches that took place.

Scotland captain Stuart McInally praised his side for keeping their cool in the Kobe sweat box to claim a bonus-point win over Samoa.

Author and Times journalist Matthew Syed is the special guest on this week's Will Greenwood podcast, while we also hear from Alex Corbisiero and England prop Kyle Sinckler.

Check out the highlights from round one of the PRO14, starting with the Cheetahs' dominant 48-14 win over Glasgow Warriors in Bloemfontein.

Leeds are expected to unveil the signing of former Man of Steel Luke Gale from Castleford on Tuesday.

Check out the video highlights from Scotland's 34-0 win over Samoa.

Scotland thrashed Samoa with a bonus point win, and Pool A is looking extremely tight. Who do you think will qualify?

With the dust having settled on the second round of the Rugby World Cup, we have gone through the action and picked the standout players.

Wales fly-half Rhys Patchell has hailed the bravery of his team-mate Dan Biggar, describing him as an 'unbelievable competitor' after their dramatic win over Australia. 

Scotland got their Rugby World Cup campaign back on track with a dominant 34-0 triumph over a poor Samoa team in Kobe on Monday.

Billy Vunipola has revealed how crucial his relationship is with his brother and England team-mate Mako, ahead of Saturday's game against Argentina.

Warrington Wolves full-back Stefan Ratchford is the notable absentee from the preliminary England squad named for the upcoming autumn internationals.

CJ Stander says Ireland's 19-12 defeat to Japan ranks "close to the bottom" in terms of his career setbacks, following the surprise loss in Shizuoka.

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 over the past week.

France head coach Jacques Brunel has made 12 changes to his XV that beat Argentina for their second pool game, against USA on Wednesday.

New Zealand have made several changes to their side that will face Canada in their second World Cup pool match in Oita on Wednesday.

Beauden, Jordie and Scott Barrett will become the first trio of brothers to appear for New Zealand in a World Cup match against Canada on Tuesday.

France coach Jacques Brunel has completely overhauled his team for their second Rugby World Cup Pool C game against the United States in Fukuoka on Wednesday, with Louis Picamoles named captain for the first time.

Wales' first World Cup victory over Australia since 1987 was a thriller - but what did we learn about the Grand Slam champions?