TOURNAMENTS

World Cup

Homepage_block_jurie-roux-media
News

SA to bid for 2023 World Cup

South Africa are planning a bid to host the 2023 World Cup, SA Rugby Union Chief Executive Jurie Roux said.

Read More »
Homepage_block_webb-ellis-cup-with-ball
News

IRB produced 'fair' system

Two leading Australian officials insisted the schedule for the 2015 World Cup was the fairest yet to all nations.

Read More »
Homepage_block_millennium-stadium-night-63
Wales

Wales predict WC bonanza

Welsh Union officials said the eight 2015 World Cup matches scheduled to take place at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium could generate a £100 million boost for the Welsh economy.

Read More »
Homepage_block_heynekemeyermediascrum
News

Bok campaign starts in Brighton

The Springboks will open their 2015 World Cup campaign against the top qualifier from Asia in the southern coastal city of Brighton.

Read More »
Homepage_block_webb-ellis-cup-with-balls
News

Twickers get 2015 opener

London's Olympic Stadium was confirmed as one of 13 venues for the 2015 World Cup in England and will stage five matches.

Read More »
Homepage_block_olympicstadium
England

Olympic Stadium set to be WC venue

London's Olympic Stadium is set to be announced as one of the venues for the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

Read More »
Homepage_block_brett-gosper
News

IRB promises minnows a fair shake

The IRB has revamped the 2015 World Cup schedule to stop giving top nations an unfair advantage by allowing them a week's rest between games.

Read More »
Homepage_block_cypris
News

Cyprus dealt crippling blow

The International Rugby Board has provided clarification regarding the membership application status of the Cyprus Rugby Federation.

Read More »
MORE HEADLINES

Old Trafford shuns WC

Manchester United scotched plans for Old Trafford to host games at the 2015 World Cup.

Marler rates England's RWC chances

Prop Joe Marler has said England would back themselves to win the World Cup if it started tomorrow.

Heavyweight boost for RWC

England Rugby 2015 (ER 2015), the Organising Committee for Rugby World Cup 2015, has announced the appointment of Bill Beaumont and Paul Deighton to its Board.

Wales ponder Cardiff pitch change

The Welsh Rugby Union will consider installing a synthetic pitch at the Millennium Stadium ahead of the 2015 World Cup.

Snowball is new World Cup chief

England Rugby 2015, tournament organisers of the 2015 World Cup, has appointed Neil Snowball to the new role of Rugby Operations Director.

RFU rebuff Cardiff RWC proposal

RFU chief executive Ian Ritchie has rejected the proposal that the England-Wales World Cup match should be staged in Cardiff.

Wales want home advantage

Australia face the prospect of having to play 2015 World Cup pool matches against England at Twickenham and Wales in Cardiff.

French eyeing World Cup 'revenge'

France captain Thierry Dusautoir said the three-time losing finalists were seeking "revenge" for last year's heartbreak after being drawn in a "little Six Nations" for the 2015 World Cup in England.
 

Hosts in pool of death

Hosts England will have their work cut out for them when they face Australia and Wales in the toughest pool at the World Cup in 2015.

England v All Blacks rematch is on

Hosts England and reigning champions New Zealand could find themselves in the same pool when the draw for the 2015 World Cup takes place on Monday.