Rugby World Cup 2019: Toner, Franks and the stars not touching down in Japan

We take a look at five top players who might consider themselves unfortunate to miss the Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Hansen tells All Blacks to embrace chance to make history

Aiming for a third straight Rugby World Cup title, Steve Hansen and the All Blacks are excited.

Ireland 19-10 Wales: Best in victorious send-off in Rugby World Cup warm-up

Wales avoided a repeat of 2015's pre-Rugby World Cup injury problems as Ireland won 19-10 in Dublin on Saturday to take the No.1 ranking.

Springbok World Cup winner Chester Williams dies aged 49

One of the best wings in South African rugby history, World Cup winner Chester Williams died on Friday.

Lambey and Priso cut from France RWC squad

Jacques Brunel has finalised his France Rugby World Cup squad for a second time, leaving out Felix Lambey and Dany Priso.

Georgia icon Gorgodze reverses retirement to answer RWC call

There was a major shock in Georgia's Rugby World Cup squad announcement, with Mamuka Gorgodze coming out of retirement.

O’Driscoll: England have all the attributes to win Rugby World Cup

England have beaten Wales and Ireland of late, prompting Brian O'Driscoll to identify the 2003 Rugby World Cup champions as "a huge threat".

Wales depth proves Grand Slam champs can win Rugby World Cup, says Gatland

Warren Gatland has named his 31-man Wales squad for the Rugby World Cup, with Rob Evans and Samson Lee surprise omissions.

Hill’s place among six Wales positions ‘up for debate’ in Rugby World Cup squad

Cory Hill is struggling with a leg fracture on the eve of Wales' Rugby World Cup squad announcement.

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.

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.

Brunel still unsure of final France squad for Rugby World Cup

France named their Rugby World Cup squad more than two months ago, but coach Jacques Brunel is still considering turning to his reserves.

All Blacks ‘rolled the dice’ with Retallick with one eye on quarters

New Zealand's Brodie Retallick is still suffering with a shoulder injury, but Steve Hansen has called him up anyway.

Franks left out of All Blacks’ Rugby World Cup squad

New Zealand opted to leave 108-time international Owen Franks out of their Rugby World Cup squad.