Rugby World Cup organisers have backed the controversial Television Match Official (TMO) system, saying accuracy is of utmost importance. The process came under heavy scrutiny in the World Cup opener …
World Cup giantkillers Japan have moved above Scotland in the world rankings in a psychological boost two days ahead of their Rugby World Cup clash. The Brave Blossoms’ thrilling 34-32 …
By Joe Barton BATH, England, Sept 21 AAP – Fiji’s Waratahs rejects Ben Volavola and Nemani Nadolo will confront the Wallabies in their opening World Cup showdown in Cardiff on …
Wallabies halfback Will Genia has vowed to use the Rugby World Cup to win back the respect of the Australian public, after admitting the team felt underprepared for their failed …
Sean Fitzpatrick believes the impact of Sonny Bill Williams from the bench could be the key to the All Blacks successfully defending their Rugby World Cup crown. Steve Hansen’s side …
One unimpressive win and a shock loss involving two of the glamour Rugby World Cup sides is no indicator of how the tournament is shaping, according to All Blacks coach …
Eddie Jones says captain Michael Leitch and fullback Ayumu Goromaru will have to work even harder if Japan are to repeat their stunning win over South Africa when they face …
Halfback Greig Laidlaw will captain a strong Scotland side seeking to avoid the becoming Japan’s latest conquest when they play in Gloucester on Wednesday. Laidlaw will lead a side mixed …
Eddie Jones, the Australian coach who plotted the sensational Rugby World Cup triumph by Japan over South Africa, will guide the Stormers Super Rugby side next season. In the greatest …
Fiji coach John McKee has made four changes to his “jitter-free” team which lost to England for Wednesday’s Pool A match against Australia in Cardiff. All four changes come in …
Japan’s shock 34-32 win over two-time world champions South Africa is the greatest moment in Rugby World Cup history, the coach of England’s victorious 2003 side Clive Woodward said on …
Michael Cheika admits he has `gone with his gut’ in backing Will Genia over Nick Phipps at halfback for the Wallabies’ World Cup opener against Fiji. The former skipper had …
The star quality of the Wallabies’ openside flankers Michael Hooper and David Pocock is undeniable and has forced coach Michael Cheika’s hand in starting them both against Fiji. Australia will …
World Rugby’s chief medical officer Martin Raftery insists changes could be made to tackle laws to reduce the risk of concussion. The admission comes three days into the 2015 World …
Fiji have the capacity to upset Wales or Australia at the World Cup, according to England’s Owen Farrell. England beat Fiji 35-11 in the World Cup opener on Friday, however …
South Africa veteran Schalk Burger says the two-time champions must “write off” their stunning World Cup loss to Japan and urgently find a way to rebound. The veteran loose forward …
Sam Burgess is ready to make a seamless transition into England’s starting line-up according to the country’s assistant coach and rugby legend Mike Catt. Burgess is in contention for promotion …
Wales’ opening 54-9 World Cup victory over Uruguay on Sunday has come at a hefty price with hat-trick hero Cory Allen likely to be ruled out of the tournament and …
