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Jonathan Thomas has retired from rugby with immediate effect, after being diagnosed with epilepsy from one too many head traumas

Gloucester flanker Ross Moriarty is a surprise call-up to the Wales squad after winger Eli Walker suffered an injury ruling him out of the tournament

France coach Philippe Saint-Andre says their World Cup campaign will only be considered a success if they reach the final.

Wales prop Aaron Jarvis says he is happy to play as an emergency hooker, should the need arise during the World Cup.

Taulima Tautai might not play for Wigan Warriors again this season after receiving a three-match ban.

Australia head coach Michael Cheika will name two entirely different sides for their opening Rugby World Cup matches against Fiji and Uruguay.

Fiji have been preparing for the atmosphere at Twickenham in Friday's World Cup opener by training to the sound of England rugby fans in full voice.

Injury-hit Simon Grix says he intends to play on despite being released by Warrington Wolves.

New Zealand forward Sonny Bill Williams says he is looking forward to playing at Wembley Stadium again.

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Courtney Lawes is expecting a fierce physical confrontation when England face Fiji in their World Cup opener.

Peter O'Mahony has vowed Ireland will not let Canada enforcer Jamie Cudmore turn Saturday's World Cup opener into a series of sideshow skirmishes.

Warren Gatland says Eli Walker's Rugby World Cup dream is not necessarily over after the Ospreys wing withdrew from Wales' squad with a hamstring injury.

Fiji's head coach has started the war of words ahead of Friday's World Cup opener at Twickenham claiming he has 'identified some chinks' in the England team.

Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny has recalled the moment his World Cup hopes ended after an injury ruled him out of the tournament.

Kieran Crowley says Canada are targeting a third-place finish in Pool D but downplayed any giant-killing talk ahead of Saturday's World Cup opener against Ireland.

Leeds Rhinos centre Jimmy Keinhorst could be back in action in the next fortnight after being cleared of a suspected fractured eye socket.

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South Africa hooker Bismarck du Plessis believes his side have every chance of claiming World Cup glory - even if few outside of their camp fancy their credentials.

London Welsh chairman Bleddyn Phillips told Sky Sports he would do whatever is best for the club when asked about a possible move to the PRO12.

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Wales international Jonathan Thomas has been forced to retire from rugby at the age of 32.