Sam Burgess has denied reports in Australia that he’s planning a swift return to the NRL next year with South Sydney. The build-up to England’s Rugby World Cup opener against …

TEN PLAYERS TO WATCH AT THE RUGBY WORLD CUP ISRAEL FOLAU (Australia – fullback) Folau made his name in rugby league when he broke the record for most tries in …

Queensland’s Super Rugby rebuild continues with the signing of former St George Illawarra winger Eto Nabuli on a two-year deal. Nabuli grew up playing rugby union in his homeland of …

Fiji have stepped up the psychological pressure on England, sending out the message they expect to inflict a humiliating defeat for the World Cup hosts in the tournament opener on …

Sam Burgess’ bold code switch has been rewarded with England team selection for the Rugby World Cup’s opening match against Fiji at Twickenham. England coach Stuart Lancaster will be hoping …

Brad Barritt has revealed England aim to be the World Cup’s meanest side after identifying a watertight defence as their key weapon. The hosts open their challenge for the Webb …

Sonny Bill Williams believes England have erred by picking fellow code-hopper Sam Burgess in the centres for the Rugby World Cup, insisting his best position is flanker. Burgess, the Clive …

Code-hopper Sam Burgess has missed out on a starting spot in England’s Rugby World Cup opener against Fiji at Twickenham on Friday. The former South Sydney NRL superstar has been …

Scrumhalf Ben Youngs has warned England of the danger posed by Fiji if they enter the second half of Friday’s World Cup opener sensing an upset is possible. Given the …

Italy captain Sergio Parisse has declared himself unfit for the opening World Cup clash against France at Twickenham next weekend, the Italian management says. The 31-year-old Argentine-born No 8, capped …

His name is forever enshrined on the trophy for international supremacy, but was William Webb Ellis really the man responsible for creating the grand game at the British boarding school, …

New Zealand’s pre-match haka may be one of sports most famous rituals and often claimed to intimidate opposing sides, but now its benefits to the All Blacks are being questioned. …

Centre Jamie Roberts has underlined the deep sense of collective pain felt by Wales’ World Cup squad after Leigh Halfpenny and Rhys Webb suffered tournament-ending injuries. As if their Cup …

Branded as still too white, South Africa’s Rugby World Cup squad was given a public farewell by flag-waving fans in an attempt to drum up support for a team that …

Wallabies star Michael Hooper is excited about stepping into the unknown at the upcoming Rugby World Cup, but far too busy to reflect on his extraordinarily rapid rise through the …

Bordeaux-Begles are set to sign Australia international lock Sam Carter as cover during the Rugby World Cup, club president Laurent Marti said on Thursday. The 26-year-old will join from the …

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says he can’t predict whether the Rugby World Cup will be won by panache or percentages. What he can say is there will be contests …

All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw heads to Britain with more records to break at the Rugby World Cup before he is expected to hang up his boots. He is fresh …