James Ryan targets consistency for improving Ireland As Andy Farrell's Ireland move further down the World Cup line, so too does the coaching team around him. Rugby • 30 Oct 21
Farrell challenges squad to embrace World Cup pressure Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says he wants his side to "embrace" the pressures that come with the Rugby World Cup cycle. Rugby • 28 Oct 21
USA 'confident' as they launch Rugby World Cup bid USA Rugby has officially launched its bid to host the 2027 or 2031 World Cup and become the first country in North or South America ... Rugby • 20 Oct 21
England set sights on hosting 2031 Rugby World Cup England have set their sights on hosting the 2031 World Cup with discussions over putting together a bid already under way at the Rugby Football ... Rugby • 15 Sep 21
Ireland's World Cup hopes hit by shock Spain defeat Ireland's hopes of automatic qualification for the Rugby World Cup 2021 took an almighty hit as they lost 8-7 to Spain in Parma. Rugby • 13 Sep 21
Ian Foster extends tenure as All Blacks head coach New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has been reappointed up until the end of the 2023 World Cup. Rugby • 24 Aug 21
Australian launches 2027 Rugby World Cup bid Australia has officially launched its bid to host the Rugby World Cup in 2027. Rugby • 20 May 21
Decision to postpone Women's Rugby World Cup ratified World Rugby's recommendation to postpone the women's World Cup until next year has been ratified by the global governing body's executive committee. Rugby • 09 Mar 21
Rugby World Cup ticket details announced The first tranche of the 2.6million tickets available for the 2023 World Cup in France will go on sale on 15 March, with Ireland fans ... Rugby • 04 Mar 21
Ireland to begin RWC2023 campaign in Bordeaux Ireland's quest to progress beyond the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals for the first time will start against a European qualifier in Bordeaux on 9 September, ... Rugby • 26 Feb 21
IRFU joint-bid for 2031 RWC 'not being progressed' The IRFU has told RTÉ Sport that plans to launch a joint bid to host the 2031 Rugby World Cup "are not being progressed" at ... Rugby • 02 Feb 21
'No conflict' as Jones cleared to continue Japan role Eddie Jones has been cleared to continue as a consultant for Japanese Top League side Suntory Sungoliath after the Rugby Football Union said there is ... Rugby • 16 Dec 20
Henshaw heartened to soldier alongside Leavy again Robbie Henshaw has lauded the strength of character of Leinster team-mate Dan Leavy as the back-row made his first Heineken Champions Cup appearance in 21 ... Rugby • 14 Dec 20
South Africa 'a great challenge for us' - Andy Farrell Andy Farrell says he is relishing the challenge of facing reigning Rugby World Cup champions South Africa in the pool stages of the 2023 Rugby ... Rugby • 14 Dec 20
Ireland placed among second seeds for 2023 World Cup Ireland will be second seeds for the 2023 World Cup following World Rugby's decision to rank teams based on their positions from last January. Rugby • 02 Oct 20
Aussie fears that rugby could end up third-tier sport Australian rugby could become a "third-tier sport" unless the Wallabies host the World Cup in 2027, according to two-time tournament winner Phil Kearns. Rugby • 05 Aug 20
Another fine mess - Marler hits back at Woodward England prop Joe Marler has hit back at Clive Woodward on social media after the former national team coach compared the player and team mate ... Rugby • 23 Jul 20
Eddie Jones vows to lead England into 2023 World Cup Eddie Jones has insisted he will still be at the England helm for the 2023 World Cup. Rugby • 17 Jul 20
World Rugby lauds economic success of Japan RWC The Rugby World Cup held in Japan last year was the most economically successful World Cup to date, attracting some 242,000 international visitors and adding ... Rugby • 24 Jun 20
2023 Rugby World Cup qualifying process revealed World Rugby has announced the qualification process for the 2023 World Cup in France aimed at promoting a "genuine opportunity" for all unions. Rugby • 08 Jun 20
Springboks' Kolbe prioritising Lions over Olympic dream South African Rugby World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe has said he would rather play against the British & Irish Lions next year and forego the ... Rugby • 20 May 20
Pichot eager to shake up rugby global calendar Agustin Pichot has staked his bid to become chairman of World Rugby on a modern, more inclusive global game that gives emerging nations a greater ... Rugby • 14 Apr 20
Eddie Jones extends England contract England head coach Eddie Jones has agreed a new contract through to the 2023 Rugby World Cup, the RFU have confirmed. Rugby • 02 Apr 20
Munster's Joey Carbery to undergo surgery on ankle Munster's Joey Carbery will undergo a procedure on his ankle while he rehabs his current wrist ligament injury that had ruled him out of Ireland's ... Rugby • 25 Feb 20
Rugby among worst offenders for gender pay gap Rugby union, soccer and snooker are among the worst offenders in the gender prize money gap in sport, a new study has found. Ireland • 22 Oct 21
