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Rugby World Cup 2019: Can England, Ireland, South Africa or Wales reign? Ranking the contenders to dethrone the All Blacks

New Zealand are favourites, but could they be toppled in Japan? We assess their major challengers for the Rugby World Cup.

Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus has sought to put pressure on Rugby World Cup referee Jerome Garces, says New Zealand coach Steve Hansen.

The pressure might be on Australia as they face Fiji at the Rugby World Cup but head coach Michael Cheika is not feeling it.

Stade Francais star Nicolas Sanchez will take on a host of Top 14 rivals when Argentina face France at the Rugby World Cup.

Less than eight months after his Test debut, Romain Ntamack, 20, will start for France at the Rugby World Cup.

Australia have included David Pocock in their starting team to face Fiji at the Rugby World Cup.

Beauden Barrett will start at full-back as the All Blacks named an experienced team for their meeting with South Africa.

Hosts Japan begin the Rugby World Cup against Russia and Tokyo and head coach Jamie Joseph is dreaming big.

Japan were meant to stand no chance against mighty South Africa but sprang the biggest upset in Rugby World Cup history in Brighton.

Gavin Hastings believes Stuart McInally brings an explosive element to Scotland and will be key in their World Cup campaign.

Rassie Erasmus has named an unchanged side to face New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup and asked officials to treat South Africa fairly.

Rob Howley's departure from the Wales camp has threatened to put their Rugby World Cup preparations in a state of flux.

Ahead of the Rugby World Cup, three Omnisport writers take a look at the main talking points for the tournament in Japan.

The optimism around South Africa going into the Rugby World Cup is "absolutely incredible", according to Bryan Habana.

An investigation into a potential betting breach by Rob Howley has resulted in the Wales backs coach being sent home from Japan.

Former England international Andy Goode knows about the daunting prospect of facing Manu Tuilagi, a player he thinks will shine in Japan.