World Rugby’s match official committee are looking at ways to cut down on time spent referring decisions to the Television Match Official (TMO), but it’s chairman insists the technology is…

England‘s Joe Launchbury expects Wales to put in a strong performance when the two sides meet at Twickenham on Saturday, despite their well documented injury problems. Wales lost influential players…

Stunning score: Jubilant Japan celebrate Karne Hesketh's winning try against South Africa

If the endgame of these global tournaments is to catapult the sport into the wider consciousness and inspire fresh fans, Rugby World Cup 2015 may have already reached a zenith. A 34-32 victory for…

Ireland team

By Whiff of Cordite Ireland opened their World Cup 2015 campaign with a comprehensive and sparky hit out over Canada. Ireland were never expected to lose the game, but then…

In four years in charge of France, Philippe Saint-André has used 82 players – one fewer than his predecessor Marc Lièvremont. Over the next fortnight, Saint-André should equal Lièvremont’s record…