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.

  • Friday, 5. August, 2011
    Paterson eyes fourth World Cup

    Paterson eyes fourth World Cup

    Chris Paterson, Scotland's record points scorer, is refusing to take his place in a fourth Rugby World Cup squad for granted.

  • Thursday, 4. August, 2011
    Deans sees scrum improvement

    Deans sees scrum improvement

    Robbie Deans believes Australia's improved scrummaging will stand them in good stead ahead of Saturday's Bledisloe Cup match with New Zealand.

  • Wednesday, 3. August, 2011
    Lawson hails Scotland strength

    Lawson hails Scotland strength

    Rory Lawson is not taking his place in Scotland's World Cup squad for granted despite being named as captain for Saturday's clash with Ireland.

  • Tuesday, 2. August, 2011
    McLaren helping England prepare

    McLaren helping England prepare

    England are gearing up for the Rugby World Cup with the help of Formula One giants McLaren.

  • Tuesday, 2. August, 2011
    Morrison has reasons to perform

    Morrison has reasons to perform

    Graeme Morrison will return to the Scotland team for Saturday's EMC Test with Ireland, with Rugby World Cup heartache his driving force.

  • Tuesday, 2. August, 2011
    Delve chasing World Cup dream

    Delve chasing World Cup dream

    Gareth Delve will realise a lifetime rugby ambition if he makes the Wales squad for next month's World Cup.

  • Tuesday, 2. August, 2011
    Moody eager to make return

    Moody eager to make return

    England captain Lewis Moody says he cannot wait to get back on the pitch for his side's first World Cup warm-up game against Wales on Saturday.

  • Tuesday, 2. August, 2011
    Gatland happy with preparations

    Gatland happy with preparations

    Wales coach Warren Gatland hopes that a rigorous pre-World Cup training camp will pay off when his side begin their campaign in New Zealand.

  • Tuesday, 2. August, 2011
    Scotland include Rennie in XV

    Scotland include Rennie in XV

    Ross Rennie has been named in Scotland's starting XV to face Ireland at Murrayfield on Saturday.

  • Tuesday, 2. August, 2011

    Kiwis lacking WC enthusiasm

    Barely one third of New Zealanders are enthusiastic about the World Cup, a mere five weeks out from the sport's global showpiece, according to a survey released on Tuesday.

  • Tuesday, 2. August, 2011
    Sharpe out of Australia squad

    Sharpe out of Australia squad

    Nathan Sharpe's World Cup dream is in jeopardy after he was left out of the 24-man squad for Saturday's Bledisoe Cup clash with New Zealand.

  • Tuesday, 2. August, 2011
    Kellock not dwelling on the past

    Kellock not dwelling on the past

    Scotland lock Alastair Kellock is not dwelling on his absence from the 2007 World Cup as he bids to cement his place in this year's tournament.

  • Tuesday, 2. August, 2011
    Injured duo could go to WC

    Injured duo could go to WC

    Ireland may be willing to take Gordon D'Arcy and Stephen Ferris to the World Cup even if they fail to play in this month's warm-up games.

  • Monday, 1. August, 2011
    Kellock ready for Ireland test

    Kellock ready for Ireland test

    Scotland lock Alastair Kellock admits the prospect of facing Ireland on Saturday has driven him on throughout his extended pre-season.

  • Monday, 1. August, 2011
    Rookies get World Cup chance

    Rookies get World Cup chance

    Rookies Manu Tuilagi and Charlie Sharples are one step closer to Rugby World Cup selection after taking England's training camp by storm.