Faletau ruled out of Wales’ World Cup squad through injury

Wales have confirmed flanker Taulupe Faletau will miss the Rugby World Cup after sustaining a clavicle injury.

Retallick a good chance to be fit for World Cup, says Hansen

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen offered a positive update on lock Brodie Retallick's shoulder injury.

O’Driscoll hopes departing Schmidt can sign off in style at Rugby World Cup

Former Ireland centre Brian O'Driscoll has heaped praise on coach Joe Schmidt and says Andy Farrell is the right man to replace him.

O’Connor wanted behavioural clauses in Rugby Australia deal

Set for a first Wallabies appearance in six years, James O'Connor has agreed a contract that includes behavioural clauses.

James O’Connor rejoins Reds to revive Wallabies World Cup dream

An immediate Wallabies recall could come the way of James O'Connor after he signed a two-year deal with the Reds and Australian Rugby.

Extra time, Super Over and boundaries – England’s dramatic World Cup wins

Omnisport looks at England's World Cup wins – and none have been straightforward.

Marler named in England World Cup training squad after coming out of international retirement

Joe Marler has been named in Eddie Jones' 35-man Rugby World Cup training squad after indicating he was ready to return to England duty.

Nowell expected to be fit for World Cup following ankle surgery

Rob Baxter is not putting a timescale on how long Jack Nowell will be out, but does not believe he is a Rugby World... Read more

Bastareaud and Parra axed from youthful France World Cup squad

France will head to the 2019 Rugby World Cup without Mathieu Bastareaud after their Six Nations vice-captain was left out of a 31-man squad.

Ireland flanker O’Brien ruled out of Rugby World Cup

Sean O'Brien, who will join London Irish later this year, is to miss the Rugby World Cup for Ireland with a hip injury.

Richie Gray and Weir absent from Scotland squad

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has left out Richie Gray and Duncan Weir ahead of the Rugby World Cup, calling up three uncapped players.

Kepu to join London Irish in Premiership

London Irish have boosted their squad ahead of their return to the Premiership, signing Australia prop Sekope Kepu.

Australia need consistency ahead of Rugby World Cup – Gregan

He played at four Rugby World Cups and George Gregan believes Australia need to be more consistent if they are to succeed in Japan.

Ireland skipper Best to retire after World Cup

After a distinguished career with Ulster and Ireland, Rory Best will call time on his rugby union career after the World Cup.

Wallabies can win World Cup without ‘completely wrong’ Folau – Genia

Israel Folau is set to be sacked by Rugby Australia, yet Will Genia says the Wallabies can still win the Rugby World Cup.

Sexton vital to Ireland’s World Cup hopes, says O’Driscoll

Brian O'Driscoll knows Ireland need Johnny Sexton to be fit and firing if they are to make an impact at the Rugby World Cup... Read more