Wallabies coach Michael Cheika says champion flanker David Pocock is 100 per cent fit, but unlikely to play the full match when he captains Australia in their Rugby World Cup …

The All Blacks are waging war with multiple injuries two weeks out from the Rugby World Cup but coach Steve Hansen says there’s nothing to panic about. Hansen revealed a …

The man who orchestrated one of Australia’s most grim Test rugby defeats will return to haunt them after Tusi Pisi was named Samoan five-eighth for Saturday’s Test in Sydney. Evergreen …

Injury to Richie Mo’unga has restored Beauden Barrett to his familiar role at five-eighth and prompted a recall for veteran fullback Ben Smith to the All Blacks team to face …

Well-travelled former Wallaby Cooper Vuna has been restored to Tonga’s wing for their final Rugby World Cup warmup Test against the All Blacks in Hamilton. Vuna shifts from inside centre …

England coach Eddie Jones has handed Joe Marchant a starting berth against Italy in their final Rugby World Cup warm-up match despite the centre being overlooked for the 31-man squad …

Japan has named a strong squad for their pre-Rugby World Cup Test with South Africa, with coach Jamie Joseph placing the tournament hosts on notice. The former All Black described …

Champion Wallabies flanker David Pocock will captain Australia in his first Test of the year with Michael Cheika naming a mixed team for their World Cup warm-up Test against Samoa. …

Veteran hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau is set to bring the curtain down on his Wallabies career in Saturday’s World Cup warm-up Test against Samoa in Sydney. Polota-Nau missed selection for the …

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend says the calming influence Stuart McInally will bring the best out of other players in the team at the World Cup in Japan after naming the …

South Africa named a strong side on Tuesday for their final World Cup warm-up match against hosts Japan, with head coach Rassie Erasmus viewing Friday’s contest as the perfect preparation …

The Wallabies’ training camp in Noumea for the World Cup has been anything but an island holiday, according to inside back Matt Toomua.wc Preparing for the Japan tournament which starts …

Wallabies centurion Sekope Kepu will join halfback Will Genia in Test retirement at the conclusion of the Rugby World Cup. The 33-year-old Kepu, who last year became the first prop …

Wales coach Warren Gatland has included lock Corey Hill in his 31-man squad for the Rugby World Cup in Japan despite the second rower having not played for the side …

Sonny Bill Williams believes he has the fitness and improved maturity to play a pivotal role in New Zealand’s hunt for a fourth Rugby World Cup triumph. The star midfielder …

Ireland, inspired by two-try Jacob Stockdale, have bounced back to ruin Warren Gatland’s Cardiff farewell with a 22-17 Rugby World Cup warm-up win over Wales. Gatland, stepping down after the …

Tusi Pisi will make his third World Cup appearance at the age of 37, while prop Michael Alaalatoa will complete a compelling family story after both were named in Samoa’s …

Fiji have warmed up for their Rugby World Cup opening showdown against Australia with a streaky 29-19 win over Tonga in Auckland. The Flying Fijians scored five tries to three …