#World Cup
Mo'unga and Murray pull the strings in The42's RWC Team of the Weekend
A brilliant weekend of rugby delivered no shortage of back-line options
As it happened: Wales v Georgia, Rugby World Cup
It’s Monday morning and there’s top class international rugby on. So we’re following it minute-by-minute.
'It's not in the spirit of the game' – Cheika criticises Fiji over Hodge referral
The former Leinster boss is unhappy with the decision to refer his player.
Analysis: How Ireland's forwards took Scotland apart in World Cup opener
A superb set-piece and ruthless streak broke the Scots in Yokohama.
Schmidt keen to jump Japan hurdle before turning to 'heavyweight' Boks
The Ireland boss was pleased with how his side built a lead against Scotland, then kept it.
As it happened: Ireland v Scotland, Rugby World Cup
Join us for live coverage from Yokohama as Joe Schmidt’s side open their Pool A campaign against the Scots.
Analysis: Stunning George Bridge try sums up the brilliance of the All Blacks
The Kiwis won the game in an incredible flurry of world-class transition play.
Alun Wyn Jones to equal Wales record against Georgia
Warren Gatland has named an experienced side for Monday’s World Cup clash.
As it happened: New Zealand v South Africa, Rugby World Cup
Settle in as the defending champions open their campaign against the Springboks in Yokohama.
As it happened : France v Argentina, Rugby World Cup
Pool C opens with a mouth-watering clash in Tokyo and we’re going minute-by-minute.
As it happened: Japan v Russia, Rugby World Cup
We went minute-by-minute for the World Cup opener from Tokyo.
Farrell and Ford lead full-strength England against Tonga
England have decided to start their strongest team in the Rugby World Cup clash with Tonga.
Larmour at 15 for Ireland as Kearney and Earls ruled out of Scotland clash
Andrew Conway gets the nod on the right wing for Joe Schmidt’s side.
'I remember saying, 'I'm going to be on that plane in four years''
30-year-old Munster loosehead Dave Kilcoyne is in better form than ever.
'There was always going to be a bit of backlash. I don't read it' - Kleyn
The 121kg Munster second row took pride in making his Ireland debut last month.
Andy Farrell's defence is pivotal if Ireland are to make history at the World Cup
The opening test will be a demanding one against Gregor Townsend’s ambitious Scotland team.
Earls and Kearney remain doubts for Scotland despite training in Japan
Andrew Conway and Jordan Larmour could be in line to get starting opportunities.
Schmidt's Ireland 'simmering up' for blockbuster weekend in Yokohama
The All Blacks and Springboks will whet the appetite even further on Saturday.
World Rugby confident there's no 'systematic doping problem' in the sport
CEO Brett Gosper did admit to some concerns about ‘community’ levels of the game.
Injury worries and mixed forecasts as Schmidt's Ireland eye up Scots
The Ireland forwards are set to be key with rain expected in Yokohama.
Ireland hopeful Kearney will overcome calf issue to face Scotland
The 33-year-old reported tightness in his calf during yesterday’s training session in Chiba.
'Felix has contributed a lot in a short space of time' - Boks impressed with Jones
The former Munster attack coach linked up with Rassie Erasmus’ men just before the World Cup.
'Five is very special' - Schmidt's squad catch up on All-Ireland final in Japan
Joe Schmidt’s squad watched the game first thing this morning in their team room.
Sevu Reece's rapid rise - aided by ROG - leads to World Cup in Japan
The 22-year-old’s contract with Connacht was cancelled last year after a court appearance.
'We'll probably stay in Ireland for some time. We've become pretty settled there'
Ireland boss Joe Schmidt and his squad are settling in well in Japan.
Robbie Henshaw emerges as major doubt for Ireland's World Cup opener
The Leinster centre is understood to have sustained a hamstring injury in training.
'I loved the World Cup up until the semi-finals. Then I hated it'
The pressure was ‘horrendous,’ says former South Africa player Mark Andrews.
'What happens to a team under pressure? The Irish have got better at that'
Ben Darwin of GAIN LINE Analytics says Irish rugby has been getting plenty right.
Barry's tea bags shipped to Japan but POM keen to sample local culture
The Ireland flanker is determined to enjoy the experience of being on tour with Ireland.
From The42 
Munster sign Aussie forward Jed Holloway as World Cup cover
Paddy Butler and Peter McCabe have also linked up with the province during pre-season.
Second-string Australia overcome Samoa with unconvincing final World Cup warm-up win
Michael Cheika’s side secured a 34-15 win on Saturday.
'David let us down, and I still hold some resentment about it today'
Michael Owen has not fully forgiven David Beckham for his red card against Argentina at the 1998 World Cup.
Addison and Murphy in 'pole position' among Ireland's standby list
Joe Schmidt confirmed that he definitely won’t be calling on foreign-based players in an emergency.
Picamoles named in France World Cup squad as Lyon and La Rochelle pair dropped
Felix Lambey and Dany Priso have been left out of the 31-man selection travelling to Japan.
Toner set to miss out as Schmidt makes tough World Cup squad decisions
Luke McGrath appears to have edged out Kieran Marmion in the scrum-half spots.
Schmidt will be 'bedraggled' after making final World Cup squad calls
The Ireland boss is set to submit his final 31-man group to World Rugby today.
Schmidt calls for World Cup squad size to be increased to 32
The Ireland head coach would like to see 32-man squads in the future.
'I got a bit of a scare' - Murray on injury worry during 'embarrassing' defeat to England
The Munster scrum-half was back in full training on Monday and yesterday.
Hansen admits he has 'rolled the dice' on Retallick fitness with one eye on quarters
The All Blacks will make do without their powerful lock during the pool phase.
Positive progress puts Carbery in line to recover for World Cup opener
Joe Schmidt said the out-half will, at worst, be fit for the Scotland clash.
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