Rugby News

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw believes his side are fully focused on retaining the World Cup but says there is no room for complacency.

John McKee has named the most experienced Fiji XV ever to take on Wales on Thursday evening

Fiji have made six changes for Thursday's World Cup Pool A clash with Wales at the Millennium Stadium.

Michael Cheika insists Australia are still underdogs for Saturday's make-or-break World Cup encounter with England despite the hosts' damaging defeat to Wales.

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Wycliff Palu and Will Skelton have both left the Australia World Cup squad after sustaining injuries in the win over Uruguay

Tommy Bowe has leapt to the defence of Jared Payne after the Ireland centre's World Cup form was savaged by former Ulster coach Matt Williams.

Wales boss Warren Gatland has revealed he gave his players a verbal rocket on Tuesday and a clear warning about their places in the team for their showdown with Fiji.

Sam Burgess' time in Australian rugby league has given him an insight to the mentality the Wallabies will bring on Saturday at Twickenham.

England full-back Sam Tomkins is disappointed he will not get the opportunity to test himself against New Zealand’s Shaun Johnson this autumn.

Tonga saw off a spirited Namibian side with a 35-21 win at Sandy Park to move into second place in Pool C.

Jean de Villiers returned home to South Africa on Tuesday cursing his luck as his World Cup dream was shattered for a fourth time.

Italy will have to wait before deciding to risk Sergio Parisse for their crucial World Cup clash with Ireland on Sunday.

England centre Jonathan Joseph could yet play in Saturday's crunch World Cup clash with Australia at Twickenham.

Former captain Will Carling says there is more to being a fan than 'going 'rah-rah England' with your eyes closed'.

England backs coach Mike Catt says criticism of the team and coaching staff will have no impact on this Saturday's massive World Cup showdown against Australia.

Barrie McDermott and Terry O'Connor pick their favourite hits from the latest round of the Super 8s.

Jamie Hosie picks the best performers from all of the weekend's Rugby World Cup matches - what do you make of his selection?

France coach Philippe Saint-Andre has made 12 changes for Thursday's World Cup Pool D clash with Canada at Milton Keynes.

France coach Philippe Saint-Andre has made 12 changes for Thursday's World Cup Pool D clash with Canada at Milton Keynes.

Wales have made three changes to their team for Thursday's key World Cup game against Fiji in Cardiff, with Matthew Morgan, Alex Cuthbert and Tyler Morgan all starting.

Warren Gatland has made just 3 changes to the Wales team to take on Fiji this Thursday at the Millennium Stadium