2019 Rugby World Cup news, breaking stories and comment

England v Ireland match preview: England to grind out a win

With the World Cup just days away, the significance of this match cannot be understated. England…

Team Guide – Scotland

WORLD RANKING: 10 SUMMED UP IN THREE WORDS: Sturdy, Passionate, Firm THE HEAD COACH: Kiwi Vern…

The Danger Men – Pool D

Ruck rounds off its sweep of the Pools to reel out the big fish likely to make…

Team Guide – Wales

WORLD RANKING: 6  SUMMED UP IN THREE WORDS: Resilient, Impassioned, Pro§ficient THE HEAD COACH: Wales head…

The Danger Men – Pool C

Ruck focuses on Pool C by spotting the men expected to make the difference for their…

Scotland rampage past pitiable Italy

Vern Cotter’s Scotland touched down six tries as they flattened an under par Italy 48-7 in…

TEAM GUIDE- ENGLAND

WORLD RANKING: 5 SUMMED UP IN THREE WORDS: Historic, Stout, Hosts THE HEAD COACH: Following a…

TEAM GUIDE – ARGENTINA

WORLD RANKING: 8 SUMMED UP IN THREE WORDS: Unpredictable, combative, experienced THE HEAD COACH: Their loyal…

England Team examined for Paris Clash

England team examined for Paris clash England’s starting XV against France this weekend includes 12 of…

Ireland narrowly overcome Scotland

Chris Henry scored a try on his return from heart surgery as Ireland edged out Scotland…

England team at the 2019 World Cup – Who will start in Japan?

The original article was published in August 2015 – anything added will be in ALL CAPS…

Top 10 all-time hookers

The hooker is the tip of the spear of any successful pack and key to a…

Samoa announce Rugby World Cup Squad

Samoa announce Rugby World Cup Squad Samoa is the first nation to name their squad ahead…

Wales trio miss training session

Wales trio miss training session Wales’s star Leigh Halfpenny, scrum-half Mike Phillips and wing Alex Cuthbert…

Tommy O’Donnell out of World Cup

Ireland flanker Tommy O’Donnell to miss World Cup Ireland flanker Tommy O’Donnell has been ruled out…