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
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
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
Australian launches 2027 Rugby World Cup bid Australia has officially launched its bid to host the Rugby World Cup in 2027. Rugby • 20 May
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
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
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
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
'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. Six Nations • 31 Jan 20
World Cup draw set to take place in November World Rugby and the France 2023 Organising Committee have confirmed that the Rugby World Cup 2023 Pool Draw will take place in Paris after the ... Rugby • 29 Jan 20
Do Ireland suffer from a Six Nations state of mind? Is Ireland's continued failure to make an impact at a World Cup linked to their attitude to the Six Nations? It's not that straightforward, writes ... Six Nations • 01 Feb 20
Luca Bigi succeeds Sergio Parisse as Italy captain Zebre hooker Luca Bigi will take over the captaincy of the Italy rugby team from long-time incumbent Sergio Parisse ahead of the 2020 Six Nations Rugby • 20 Jan 20
