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.

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.

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.

Vunipola set to recover from injury in time for Rugby World Cup

Mako Vunipola's latest hamstring setback is not serious and he is set to be fit for England's Rugby World Cup campaign.

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.

Skinner ruled out of Scotland’s Rugby World Cup campaign

Having suffered a hamstring injury at the weekend, Sam Skinner will not be available for the Rugby World Cup for Scotland.

Springboks name Etzebeth in Rugby World Cup squad after alleged incident denied

Rassie Erasmus named his Rugby World Cup squad on Monday, with Eben Etzebeth involved despite the South Africa star's off-field drama.

Betham at the double as Clermont get up and running in Top 14

Clermont Auvergne are up and running in the Top 14 as Peter Betham inspired a 28-10 win over La Rochelle on Sunday.