Rugby World Cup 2019 Archives - Page 23 of 33

Rugby World Cup 2019: England have earned the right to be among the favourites – Dallaglio

Rugby World Cup winner Lawrence Dallaglio is confident England, under Eddie Jones' guidance, can challenge favourites New Zealand in Japan.

England have prepared a specific plan to counter the strengths of Tonga in their World Cup opener, according to Eddie Jones.

The enthusiasm of Jordan Larmour, Andrew Conway and Jacob Stockdale can spur Ireland on against Scotland, according to Joe Schmidt.

Jamie Joseph believes Japan struggled to deal with the weight of expectation in their nervy Rugby World Cup win against Russia.

Japan recovered from a rough start on Friday to begin their home Rugby World Cup campaign with victory over Russia in Tokyo.

Italy captain Sergio Parisse is appearing at a record-equalling fifth Rugby World Cup but insists he is not interested in personal goals.

Tom Brady knows a thing or two about winning and he is supporting South Africa at the Rugby World Cup.

Scotland's side to face Ireland in their Rugby World Cup opener features 10 changes from the win over Georgia.

Having been humbled by Japan in their 2015 Rugby World Cup opener, South Africa will be hoping for a much better start against New... Read more

Keith Earls and Rob Kearney have been left out of Ireland's Rugby World Cup Pool A clash with Scotland amid fitness concerns.

England have decided to start Owen Farrell and George Ford in their Rugby World Cup clash with Tonga.

France have frustrated their fans and themselves with inconsistent displays over recent years and Damien Penaud has issued a rallying call.

Kieran Read says New Zealand know exactly what to expect from South Africa in Saturday's huge showdown in Yokohama.

England must do whatever it takes to get to the semi-finals in Japan, according to Rugby World Cup winner Jonny Wilkinson.

Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus has sought to put pressure on Rugby World Cup referee Jerome Garces, says New Zealand coach Steve Hansen.

The pressure might be on Australia as they face Fiji at the Rugby World Cup but head coach Michael Cheika is not feeling it.