England 37-0 Italy: Marchant makes an impact as Azzurri draw a blank in Newcastle

Captain Owen Farrell converted all four of England's tries and also kicked three penalties as his side eased past Italy on Friday.

Toolis injury scare as Scotland eventually outclass Georgia

Gregor Townsend may count the cost of injuries from Scotland's final Rugby World Cup warm-up victory over Georgia.

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.

Japan 7-41 South Africa: Mapimpi bags hat-trick in final Springboks warm-up

Japan were unable to repeat their shock 2015 Rugby World Cup success over South Africa, largely due to Makazole Mapimpi's hat-trick.

Wallabies flanker Pocock to retire from Tests after Rugby World Cup

The upcoming Rugby World Cup will mark David Pocock's last matches for the Wallabies.

Sexton and Murray reunited for Schmidt’s final home Test

Ireland have been boosted by the returns of Johnny Sexton, Conor Murray, Keith Earls and Robbie Henshaw for their meeting with Wales.

Gatland makes wholesale changes for Wales final World Cup warm-up fixture

Wales have rung the changes against Ireland as they finish preparations for the Rugby World Cup.

Rugby World Cup absentee Marchant to start England’s final warm-up game

Though he is not in the Rugby World Cup squad, Joe Marchant will start at centre against Italy in England's final warm-up game.

Wallabies veteran Polota-Nau retiring from Tests

Set to make his 90th appearance for the Wallabies, veteran hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau is retiring from Tests at year's end.

Ireland’s Sexton ‘blessed’ to recover from injury in time for Rugby World Cup

Ireland's talisman Johnny Sexton says he was "blessed' to overcome a thumb injury in time to make Joe Schmidt's Rugby World Cup squad.

McInally to lead Scotland squad at Rugby World Cup

Hooker Stuart McInally has been selected to captain Scotland in Japan, though Huw Jones was the shock absentee from the squad list.

Springboks at full strength for Japan Test

Pieter-Steph du Toit will make his 50th appearance for South Africa against Japan while Siya Kolisi will captain a strong team.

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.

Toner misses out as Ireland coach Schmidt names Rugby World Cup squad

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has named his squad for the Rugby World Cup, with experienced second row Devin Toner surprisingly missing out.

Australia’s Kepu to call time on international career following Rugby World Cup

Australia centurion Sekope Kepu has announced he will retire from international rugby following the World Cup.