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.
Racing off the mark in Top 14 as champions Toulouse remain winless
Toulouse won the Top 14 last season but they have been beaten in each of their first two matches at the start of the... Read more
Hill and Patchell make Wales’ Rugby World Cup squad, but Evans and Lee miss out
Warren Gatland has named his 31-man Wales squad for the Rugby World Cup, with Rob Evans and Samson Lee surprise omissions.
Bayonne brought back down to earth by Clermont
The second round of Top 14 fixtures saw hard-fought wins for Clermont Auvergne, La Rochelle and Montpellier, among others, on Saturday.
Georgia 10-44 Scotland: Hutchinson double gives Townsend’s men rare away win
Scotland earned their first away Test win for 14 months against Georgia, with Rory Hutchinson impressing on his full debut.
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.
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.
Springbok coach Rassie’s first and most significant Rugby World Cup victory
Mark Keohane, in his Cape Times and IOLSPORT, weekly column says Springbok rugby is already a winner before kick-off at this year’s Rugby World... Read more
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.
Folau court document claims ‘unreasonable restraint of trade’
A federal court statement shows Israel Folau is claiming he has been subjected to "an unreasonable restraint of trade".
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.
