Rugby World Cup

The Rugby World Cup is the premier rugby union tournament.  It is held every four years.  New Zealand won the 2011 Rugby World Cup on home soil.  The Rugby World Cup has been won by four teams in its history: New Zealand 1987 and 2011, Australia in 1991 and 1999, South Africa in 1995 and 2007, and England in 2003.  The 2015 Rugby World Cup will be hosted by England and Japan will host the 2019 tournament.

  • Saturday, 26. November, 2011

    Chambermaid: I was sexually harassed

    The fallout over the disgraced England team's shameful antics at the World Cup in New Zealand produced another twist when a chambermaid insisted she was sexually harassed.

  • Wednesday, 23. November, 2011
    Leaked reports shame England

    Leaked reports shame England

    Official reports on England's ill-fated World Cup campaign make for grim reading, detailing a divided and indisciplined squad focused on money.

  • Tuesday, 22. November, 2011
    Tindall appeal set for Thursday

    Tindall appeal set for Thursday

    Mike Tindall's appeal against the £25,000 fine imposed on him by the Rugby Football Union will be heard at Twickenham on Thursday.

  • Monday, 21. November, 2011
    Warburton buoyed by support

    Warburton buoyed by support

    Sam Warburton has thanked the Welsh public for the support he has received since his red card in the World Cup semi-final against France.

  • Tuesday, 15. November, 2011
    PGB chief promises WC review

    PGB chief promises WC review

    Professional Game Board chairman Ian Metcalfe says England's failed World Cup campaign will be subject to a comprehensive review.

  • Tuesday, 15. November, 2011

    RFU ran bar tab for England booze up

    The England team's drunken night out during the World Cup, which could cost veteran centre Mike Tindall his Test career, was part-funded by the Rugby Football Union, according to reports on Tuesday.

  • Tuesday, 15. November, 2011

    Namibia's post-RWC chaos

    Rugby in Namibia is in chaos with nobody to run it. The whole executive has resigned.

  • Tuesday, 15. November, 2011

    Rolland has no regrets over big red

    Irish referee Alain Rolland has insisted he had no regrets in sending off Wales captain Sam Warburton when he produced a controversial red card during last month's World Cup semifinal against France.

  • Monday, 14. November, 2011

    Post World Cup Blues for Henry?

    The Blues have admitted that they are actively seeking the services of World Cup-winning coach Graham Henry who is likely to be involved in Super Rugby on a consultancy basis next year.

  • Friday, 11. November, 2011
    Healey: Tindall is a scapegoat

    Healey: Tindall is a scapegoat

    Former England star Austin Healey believes Mike Tindall has been made a "scapegoat" after the disappointing Rugby World Cup campaign.

  • Thursday, 3. November, 2011

    Warburton: Red was the right colour

    Wales captain Sam Warburton admits referee Alain Rolland was right to send him off in the World Cup semifinals loss to France for a tackle that was "uglier" than he first thought.

  • Tuesday, 1. November, 2011
    Henry steps down as NZ coach

    Henry steps down as NZ coach

    World Cup-winning coach Graham Henry has officially stepped down from his role in charge of the All Blacks.

  • Tuesday, 1. November, 2011

    IRB boss: Bigger role for TMO

    International Rugby Board referees boss Paddy O'Brien says the authority of television match officials is likely to be extended on a trial basis next year and could be permanently increased.

  • Monday, 31. October, 2011

    How World Cup impacted on rankings

    Newly crowned world champions New Zealand remain on top of the IRB rankings following their 8-7 victory over France in the World Cup 2011 Final last weekend, but the tournament did see a number of changes over the seven weeks.

  • Sunday, 30. October, 2011

    Moody regrets wild World Cup

    Former England captain Lewis Moody admits he should have banned his teammates from going on nights out during their shambolic World Cup campaign in New Zealand.