England to field powerful side against Tonga
21 MINS AGO - Eddie Jones has named a strong side for England's Rugby World Cup opener against Tonga on Sunday.
CHANGE OF CLIMATE IN COV
19 HRS AGO - A flood often follows a drought and so it is in rugby this year when, after the longest Expand
19 HRS AGO - A flood often follows a drought and so it is in rugby this year when, after the longest Premiership break of the professional era, we are about to be overwhelmed not just with the murky waters of the Premiership Cup but also the powerful force of daily games in Japan. Just a week after we were treated to a calming shower or two in the form of the 7s we will see our depleted side return to the Midlands to again play their defeated opponents from that final, this time in the first proper match of the season. The long dry spell is nearly over. Collapse
Wallabies name Pocock, Hooper for World Cup opener
1 DAY AGO - David Pocock and Michael Hooper will team up alongside one another for the first time this year Expand
1 DAY AGO - David Pocock and Michael Hooper will team up alongside one another for the first time this year after Michael Cheika opted for their twin breakdown threat for Australia's World Cup opener against Fiji. Collapse
Michael Hooper, David Pocock set to start against Fiji
2 DAYS AGO - A two-year revolution within the Wallabies will be highlighted when Michael Cheika names his side Expand
2 DAYS AGO - A two-year revolution within the Wallabies will be highlighted when Michael Cheika names his side for their opening Rugby World Cup Test against Fiji. Collapse
What leading the haka means to TJ Perenara
3 DAYS AGO - The All Blacks' haka is world-famous but for the man who will lead Ka Mate and Kapo O Pango in Expand
3 DAYS AGO - The All Blacks' haka is world-famous but for the man who will lead Ka Mate and Kapo O Pango in Japan, it's the connection with the land, his ancestors and teammates that's important rather than putting on a show for the crowd. Collapse
Farrell amends tackle technique amid world rugby clampdown
3 DAYS AGO - England captain Owen Farrell has tweaked his tackling technique in training to avoid getting sent Expand
3 DAYS AGO - England captain Owen Farrell has tweaked his tackling technique in training to avoid getting sent off during the Rugby World Cup, defence coach John Mitchell has said. Collapse
Former Wales captain Gareth Thomas reveals he's living with HIV
4 DAYS AGO - Former Wales captain Gareth Thomas has revealed he has been living with HIV "for years" and Expand
4 DAYS AGO - Former Wales captain Gareth Thomas has revealed he has been living with HIV "for years" and appealed for support to "break the stigma" around the condition. Collapse
Cipriani, Hartley reveal desperation over England RWC axe
7 DAYS AGO - Fly-half Danny Cipriani and former England captain Dylan Hartley have told of their disappointment Expand
7 DAYS AGO - Fly-half Danny Cipriani and former England captain Dylan Hartley have told of their disappointment over missing out on Rugby World Cup selection. Collapse
WELCOME TO THE CLUB - ELLIOT DALY
09/09/2019 -
Elliot Daly is probably the highest profile of Saracens’ new signings this season, Expand
09/09/2019 -
Elliot Daly is probably the highest profile of Saracens’ new signings this season, and possibly also the hardest to understand. He is a utility back but for England at least, has made his name at 15 – a position where Saracens already have 2 of the best in the world in Alex Goode & Liam Williams. He is also favoured by Eddie so will not be providing cover during the International season but he is undoubtedly a talented player and his renowned boot will go some way to replace that of Marcello “Bosch Bosch Bosch”.
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VOTE: Who wins the Rugby World Cup?
3 HRS AGO - The countdown is finally over, the Rugby World Cup 2019 is close to kick off, but who will take Expand
3 HRS AGO - The countdown is finally over, the Rugby World Cup 2019 is close to kick off, but who will take Bill home? Tell us who you think will be crowned Rugby World Cup champions on Nov.2 in our poll. Collapse
David Pocock plan comes together as Michael Cheika gets selection right
1 DAY AGO - The Wallabies made a solid start to the Rugby World Cup four years ago and Michael Cheika and his Expand
1 DAY AGO - The Wallabies made a solid start to the Rugby World Cup four years ago and Michael Cheika and his fellow selectors' decisions have ensured they are best placed to repeat that performance against Fiji on Saturday. Collapse
Wales head coach Gatland 'shocked' over Howley investigation
1 DAY AGO - Wales head coach Warren Gatland has expressed his shock after his assistant coach Rob Howley was Expand
1 DAY AGO - Wales head coach Warren Gatland has expressed his shock after his assistant coach Rob Howley was sent home from the World Cup amid allegations of betting infringements. Collapse
Tattooed Samoans don skin suits to avoid offending Japanese hosts
2 DAYS AGO - Samoan players will keep traditional Pacific islander tattoos under wraps with skin suits during Expand
2 DAYS AGO - Samoan players will keep traditional Pacific islander tattoos under wraps with skin suits during the World Cup in Japan to avoid offending their hosts. Collapse
Wales given unique reception as 15,000 Japanese fans watch training
3 DAYS AGO - Over 15,000 fans attended Wales's open training session in Kitakyushu, Japan on Monday ahead of Expand
3 DAYS AGO - Over 15,000 fans attended Wales's open training session in Kitakyushu, Japan on Monday ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Collapse
Wales bring out baby oil to aid World Cup prep
4 DAYS AGO - Wales are utilizing a rather unusual tactic to prepare for the humidity they will face during the Expand
4 DAYS AGO - Wales are utilizing a rather unusual tactic to prepare for the humidity they will face during the Rugby World Cup. Collapse
All Blacks back-rower Luke Jacobson ruled out of World Cup
7 DAYS AGO - All Blacks loose forward Luke Jacobson has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup due to a delayed Expand
7 DAYS AGO - All Blacks loose forward Luke Jacobson has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup due to a delayed onset of concussion and will be replaced by Shannon Frizell, the team said on Friday. Collapse
Warburton: Rugby players 'will die during games' unless safety is improved
11/09/2019 - Former Wales captain Sam Warburton has warned that a professional player could die on the pitch Expand
11/09/2019 - Former Wales captain Sam Warburton has warned that a professional player could die on the pitch unless rugby union takes preemptive measures to improve safety. Collapse
WELCOME TO THE CLUB - ELLIOT DALY
09/09/2019 -
Elliot Daly is probably the highest profile of Saracens’ new signings this season, Expand
09/09/2019 -
Elliot Daly is probably the highest profile of Saracens’ new signings this season, and possibly also the hardest to understand. He is a utility back but for England at least, has made his name at 15 – a position where Saracens already have 2 of the best in the world in Alex Goode & Liam Williams. He is also favoured by Eddie so will not be providing cover during the International season but he is undoubtedly a talented player and his renowned boot will go some way to replace that of Marcello “Bosch Bosch Bosch”.
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CHANGE OF CLIMATE IN COV
19 HRS AGO - A flood often follows a drought and so it is in rugby this year when, after the longest Expand
19 HRS AGO - A flood often follows a drought and so it is in rugby this year when, after the longest Premiership break of the professional era, we are about to be overwhelmed not just with the murky waters of the Premiership Cup but also the powerful force of daily games in Japan. Just a week after we were treated to a calming shower or two in the form of the 7s we will see our depleted side return to the Midlands to again play their defeated opponents from that final, this time in the first proper match of the season. The long dry spell is nearly over. Collapse
Mo'unga keeps All Blacks flyhalf jersey for Springboks opener
1 DAY AGO - Beauden Barrett will start at fullback for New Zealand in their World Cup Pool B opener against Expand
1 DAY AGO - Beauden Barrett will start at fullback for New Zealand in their World Cup Pool B opener against South Africa in Yokohama on Saturday after coach Steve Hansen retained Richie Mo'unga at flyhalf. Collapse
Springboks name unchanged side for World Cup opener
2 DAYS AGO - South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus made just one change from the starting side that drew with New Expand
2 DAYS AGO - South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus made just one change from the starting side that drew with New Zealand in July when he named his team for Saturday's crunch Rugby World Cup clash with the world champions in Yokohama. Collapse
World Rugby has reservations over CVC's Six Nations deal
2 DAYS AGO - World Rugby chief Brett Gosper has flagged concerns over a report on Tuesday that private equity Expand
2 DAYS AGO - World Rugby chief Brett Gosper has flagged concerns over a report on Tuesday that private equity firm CVC Capital Partners is set to pay $350 million for a stake in the Six Nations. Collapse
Scotland forward Denton forced into retirement by concussion
3 DAYS AGO - Scotland forward David Denton has retired from professional rugby at the age of 29 on medical Expand
3 DAYS AGO - Scotland forward David Denton has retired from professional rugby at the age of 29 on medical advice after an 11-month battle with concussion. Collapse
World Cup selection a headache: Cheika
4 DAYS AGO - Michael Cheika has described the Wallabies' lead-up to the Rugby World Cup as "perfect" but that Expand
4 DAYS AGO - Michael Cheika has described the Wallabies' lead-up to the Rugby World Cup as "perfect" but that has only muddied the selection waters for their opening Test against Fiji. Collapse
George Smith says Wallabies must resist restoring 'Pooper' approach
7 DAYS AGO - Legendary flanker George Smith wants Wallabies coach Michael Cheika to persist with his recent Expand
7 DAYS AGO - Legendary flanker George Smith wants Wallabies coach Michael Cheika to persist with his recent back row combination, even if it means putting David Pocock on the bench. Collapse
Pacific lip service won't stop until rugby respects the Islands
10/09/2019 - As the eyes of the world prepare to turn their gaze on the Rugby World Cup, the game got an early Expand
10/09/2019 - As the eyes of the world prepare to turn their gaze on the Rugby World Cup, the game got an early reminder of the Pacific Island discussion that pops up all too regularly. It continues to be nothing but rhetoric, Craig Dowd writes. Collapse
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