All news on the topic: Rugby World Cup

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Finn Russell has star quality to threaten Rugby World Cup upset in pool of death
Scotland star Finn Russell has been branded the best attacking stand-off in world rugby on his day and will be crucial as they bid to upset the odds and qualify from Pool B
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Dan Cole set for World Cup return 12 years after first tournament with England
The 36-year-old was dropped for three years after England lost the 2019 World Cup final but he looks set to start alongside Alex Mitchell against Argentina
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Top moments of all time in the Rugby World Cup revealed
The research found 81% plan on tuning in to this year’s World Cup – with just 15% predicting England to come out on top
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Tearful France star defends World Cup call-up after conviction for racist attack
The 31-year-old Montpellier player is appealing against a suspended six-month prison sentence for a racially-motivated attack in 2020 - and he has now discussed his Rugby World Cup call-up
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ITV confirm pundit line-up and TV schedule for 2023 Rugby World Cup
The television titans have revealed who will be part of their team for all of the Rugby World Cup coverage having bagged some of the biggest names in the sport for the competiton
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Ireland, Scotland and Wales' Rugby World Cup fixtures, kick-off times and venues
Ireland come into the Rugby World Cup as Six Nations champions and want to make an impact in the tournament with Scotland eyeing an upset and Wales looking to respond after a poor year
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England dealt huge double Rugby World Cup blow with injury setbacks
England winger Anthony Watson has been ruled out of the World Cup with a calf injury, while Elliot Daly is also set to miss the tournament through injury
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England vs Fiji rugby: Kick-off time, stream and team news
England face their final summer warm-up fixture ahead of the Rugby World Cup as they host Fiji at Twickenham on Saturday ahead of the tournament getting underway in a fortnight
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Team news for Ireland vs England rugby this weekend and how to watch
Ireland face England on Saturday, with a big test match at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin as both sides prepare for the upcoming Rugby World Cup
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Watch Ireland vs England for free in the Summer Nations Series
Ireland will host England on Saturday as they step up preparations for the upcoming Rugby World Cup with a tough test in Dublin against the 2019 finalists
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Rugby bosses face urgent calls to appeal against Owen Farrell verdict
The England captain has had his Twickenham red card overturned and is free to return to action immediately - starting on Saturday against his dad's Ireland team in Dublin
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England suffer World Cup blow as Van Poortvliet ruled out with replacement named
England have suffered a fresh injury blow ahead of the World Cup after it was revealed that Jack van Poortvliet will miss the tournament through an ankle injury sustained against Wales
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Farrell's fate means England must get their heads around new order - and fast
England captain appears before a disciplinary committee tomorrow and could be suspended for up to six weeks
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England captain Farrell could miss World Cup opener after red card vs Wales
Farrell now faces a ban that could see him miss the World Cup opener against Argentina on September 9, with his recent three-match suspension for the same offence in January sure to count against him
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Ben Earl finally gets first Test start and claims England are ready for take off
Saracens flanker's three-and-a-half year wait for his full England debut ends at Twickenham tonight against Wales
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England vs Wales rugby TV Channel info kick-off time and live stream details
England face Wales in their second warm-up match for the Rugby World Cup this weekend, with Steve Borthwick's men hoping to avenge last week's defeat in Cardiff
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Owen Farrell fires up downbeat England with stirring World Cup rallying call
“The opportunity for us is brilliant. If we go in as favourites or go in under the radar, we'll use it to our advantage either way"
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England's Rugby World Cup squad in full - Slade axed as 3 fly-halves picked
Steve Borthwick named Owen Farrell, George Ford and Marcus Smith in his England squad for the Rugby World Cup with regulars Henry Slade and Alex Dombrandt ousted
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Steve Borthwick explains England squad selection for Rugby World Cup
The England boss axed former vice-captain Henry Slade while there were a number of controversial calls following the dismal defeat to Wales
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Henry Slade axed as Steve Borthwick names England squad for Rugby World Cup
Alex Dombrandt has also been left disappointed as England reward Joe Marchant and Lewis Ludlam for their performances in otherwise dismal 20-9 Cardiff loss to Wales
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When does the Rugby World Cup start - Opening game, pool matches and final dates
France and New Zealand will begin the Rugby World Cup in what is a heavyweight clash between two of the tournament favourites in September
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How to watch Summer Nations Series on Amazon Prime
The world's best international rugby sides are set for a huge couple of months, with the Summer Nations Series leading into the 2023 World Cup in France this autumn