Rugby World Cup 2019: Five breakthrough talents to watch in Japan
Ahead of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, we look at five young players capable of making their mark on the international stage.
Wales great Thomas reveals HIV positive diagnosis
Gareth Thomas refuses to live in "fear and shame" of having HIV and wants to "break the stigma" over the virus.
Hansen tells All Blacks to embrace chance to make history
Aiming for a third straight Rugby World Cup title, Steve Hansen and the All Blacks are excited.
Lyon & Bordeaux win in routs as Toulouse suffer another defeat
The top two in the Top 14 claimed huge victories to stay unbeaten as both the defending champions and last year's runners-up were beaten.
Eager England right at home in Japan as they prepare to step up Rugby World Cup preparations
After a school visit and spending time at the beach, England are ready to focus on their Rugby World Cup Pool C opener against... Read more
Cheika subjected to ‘crazy’ threats over Folau stance
Michael Cheika was threatened in the street and at games after overlooking Israel Folau before he was sacked.
England handed Launchbury, Slade fitness boosts ahead of Rugby World Cup opener
Joe Launchbury and Henry Slade will be able to play in England's Rugby World Cup opener against Tonga, Steve Borthwick has confirmed.
Brive stun Top 14 runners-up Clermont in milestone derby as Toulouse get off the mark
Clermont Auvergne suffered a derby defeat to Top 14 new boys Brive as defending champions Toulouse earned their first win of the season.
Springboks prop Nyakane expected to be fit for World Cup opener
A knee sprain sustained in South Africa's win over Japan on Friday will not stop Trevor Nyakane being ready for the Rugby World Cup.
Bordeaux, Lyon stay perfect in Top 14
The top two in the Top 14 both triumphed on Saturday, with Bordeaux-Begles and Lyon improving to three wins from three this season.
Cheetahs hold on for sixth Currie Cup
The Lions almost repeated August's Currie Cup fightback against the Cheetahs in Saturday's final, falling short as their opponents held on.
Ireland 19-10 Wales: Best in victorious send-off in Rugby World Cup warm-up
Wales avoided a repeat of 2015's pre-Rugby World Cup injury problems as Ireland won 19-10 in Dublin on Saturday to take the No.1 ranking.
England’s Mako Vunipola to miss at least two World Cup games
Eddie Jones does not expect to have Mako Vunipola available until England face Argentina or France in the Rugby World Cup pool stage.
Hansen explains decision for All Blacks to finish Tonga thrashing with 14 men
With New Zealand leading Tonga 92-0, Steve Hansen opted to save Ryan Crotty and play the last 15 minutes a man light.
New Zealand 92-7 Tonga: All Blacks fall short of century in pre-World Cup annihilation
The All Blacks fell just short of 100 points in a merciless display in Hamilton, where New Zealand scored 14 tries on Saturday.
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.
