Wales 17-22 Ireland: Stockdale at the double in improved Irish display
Jacob Stockdale scored twice as Ireland improved to beat Wales in a hard-fought affair in Cardiff on Saturday, ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
France 47-19 Italy: Les Bleus pile on the points as Rugby World Cup looms
France showed moments of brilliance and some familiar failings in beating Italy 47-19 at the Stade de France on Friday.
Navidi to embrace Wales captaincy against Ireland
Ireland travel to Cardiff on Saturday for a Rugby World Cup warm-up match, with Josh Navidi set to captain Wales for the first time.
South Africa wing Dyantyi charged with doping violation
Aphiwe Dyantyi has been formally charged with a doping violation by the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport.
Gatland: Wales v Ireland a shoot-out for World Cup places
Jarrod Evans and Rhys Patchell will each get a chance to earn a fly-half berth in Wales' Rugby World Cup squad against Ireland.
Yamashita misses out on Japan squad for Rugby World Cup
Jamie Joseph has named host nation Japan's squad for the Rugby World Cup, with uncapped Takuya Kitade selected.
O’Driscoll confident Ireland can turn form around ‘very, very quickly’
Ireland have not matched the standards set in 2018, but Brian O'Driscoll believes they can hit form ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
Best will prove worth with calm captaincy ahead of Rugby World Cup – Heaslip
Rory Best will prove his critics wrong with his calm leadership as Ireland go through a tough spell, says Jamie Heaslip.
Skinner ruled out of Scotland’s Rugby World Cup campaign
Having suffered a hamstring injury at the weekend, Sam Skinner will not be available for the Rugby World Cup for Scotland.
Springboks name Etzebeth in Rugby World Cup squad after alleged incident denied
Rassie Erasmus named his Rugby World Cup squad on Monday, with Eben Etzebeth involved despite the South Africa star's off-field drama.
England ‘cautiously optimistic’ over Vunipola despite brief return at Twickenham
Mako Vunipola's return from injury was cut short, but England coach Eddie Jones is "cautiously optimistic" over the prop.
Ireland ‘nowhere near where we need to be’ – Best
The Rugby World Cup is not far away but Ireland's performance against England showed they are not ready, according to Rory Best.
England 57-15 Ireland: Record win keeps Schmidt’s men from top spot
Ireland's hopes of moving to the top of the world rankings on Saturday were crushed by a brilliant England display at Twickenham.
Mallinder leaves England for ‘pivotal’ Scotland role
Despite being seen as a potential successor to Eddie Jones, Jim Mallinder is leaving his role with England for a job in Scotland.
Hooper expecting ‘dominant’ Pocock at Rugby World Cup
David Pocock has not played since March but Michael Hooper expects him to be key for Australia at the Rugby World Cup.
Rookie sensation Petaia named in Wallabies’ World Cup squad
Jordan Petaia, 19, is the only uncapped Australia player in Michael Cheika's squad for the showpiece event, which starts on September 20.