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.

  • Monday, 8. August, 2011
    O'Driscoll in cup contention

    O'Driscoll in cup contention

    Brian O'Driscoll is eager to be thrust into Ireland's preparations for the Rugby World Cup after declaring himself fit.

  • Monday, 8. August, 2011
    Stoddart surgery successful

    Stoddart surgery successful

    Morgan Stoddart has undergone surgery on the broken left leg he suffered during Wales' opening World Cup warm-up Test against England.

  • Monday, 8. August, 2011
    Kidney calm after defeat

    Kidney calm after defeat

    Declan Kidney is refusing to hit the panic button after Ireland opened their World Cup preparations with a 10-6 defeat by Scotland.

  • Monday, 8. August, 2011
    Wales to give Stoddart update

    Wales to give Stoddart update

    Wales are set to release updated details later on Monday of Morgan Stoddart's World Cup-ending injury.

  • Monday, 8. August, 2011
    Ansbro won't get complacent

    Ansbro won't get complacent

    Centre Joe Ansbro is refusing to take his place in Scotland's Rugby World Cup squad for granted.

  • Sunday, 7. August, 2011
    Moody awaits medics' assessment

    Moody awaits medics' assessment

    Lewis Moody's chances of captaining England into the Rugby World Cup will become clearer on Monday.

  • Sunday, 7. August, 2011
    Kearney revels in Ireland return

    Kearney revels in Ireland return

    Few positives emerged from Ireland's 10-6 defeat by Scotland on Saturday but the return of Rob Kearney from a knee injury was one highlight.

  • Sunday, 7. August, 2011
    Ansbro heartened by victory

    Ansbro heartened by victory

    Joe Ansbro was encouraged after Scotland laboured to victory in their opening Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture against Ireland.

  • Sunday, 7. August, 2011
    Roberts frustrated by defeat

    Roberts frustrated by defeat

    Jamie Roberts underlined Wales' frustration after conceding two soft tries that meant they began their World Cup warm-up campaign with a loss.

  • Sunday, 7. August, 2011
    Players support for Stoddart

    Players support for Stoddart

    Morgan Stoddart's Wales and Scarlets team-mates are ready to give him all the support he needs after his World Cup dream was shattered.

  • Saturday, 6. August, 2011
    Robinson: Two warm-ups enough

    Robinson: Two warm-ups enough

    Scotland coach Andy Robinson is satisfied enough warm-up games have been arranged for his side before the World Cup.

  • Saturday, 6. August, 2011
    Johnson plays down Moody blues

    Johnson plays down Moody blues

    Martin Johnson played down any injury fears over England captain Lewis Moody after the 23-19 win over Wales at Twickenham on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 6. August, 2011
    Stoddart suffers broken ankle

    Stoddart suffers broken ankle

    Wales captain Sam Warburton has revealed Morgan Stoddart suffered a broken ankle during the 23-19 defeat against England at Twickenham.

  • Saturday, 6. August, 2011
    England hang on for Wales win

    England hang on for Wales win

    England made a winning start to their World Cup warm-up campaign but were made to work hard for a 23-19 victory over Wales on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 6. August, 2011
    Brave Scots edge Ireland out

    Brave Scots edge Ireland out

    Scotland claimed a narrow 10-6 victory over Ireland in their World Cup warm-up match at Murrayfield on Saturday.