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Derbies are World Cup trials

Today at 09:37 - SUPER RUGBY SPOTLIGHT: New South Wales face the Rebels and Brumbies over the next two weeks in two Australian derbies that will double as World Cup auditions. ...

Taking the World Cup global: who will play host in 2027?

Yesterday at 13:30 - When 2019’s World Cup kicks off in Tokyo, rugby will break new ground by taking the showcase tournament to Asia for the first time. Where, then, could we see 2027's iteration of the World Cup take place?...

'It would be historic' - Siya Kolisi could out-do Nelson Mandela according to Springboks legend

Yesterday at 13:30 - A former Springboks legend believes that if Siya Kolisi lifts the Webb Ellis Trophy aloft this year, it could be more influential than when Nelson Mandela handed the World Cup to Francois Pienaar in 1995....

Wallabies World Cup hopeful to return from injury against the Sunwolves

Yesterday at 13:30 - He's had a long time out from the game, but this Wallaby hooker is finally on track to push for World Cup selection....

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen reveals contenders for 2019 Rugby World Cup squad

Yesterday at 04:01 - New and returning faces in the mix for All Blacks' World Cup squad....

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says Rugby World Cup fears about number of injured All Blacks misguided

Yesterday at 02:47 - Hansen said all World Cup contenders bar one would be playing before Cup squad named.​...

Los Pumas name provisional Rugby World Cup squad and it's not just Jaguares players

Yesterday at 00:25 - Los Pumas Head Coach Mario Lesdesma has unveiled his 46 strong training squad ahead of the Rugby Championship and the Rugby World Cup in Japan. ...

'He'd be my 10' - Christian Lealiifano tipped for Wallabies World Cup first-five spot

25/05/2019 00:30 - Brumbies coach Dan McKellar believes Christian Lealiifano should be recalled to wear the Wallabies No.10 jersey at the World Cup later this year....

South Africa's chances of hosting World Cup 2027

24/05/2019 21:05 - IN THE SPOTLIGHT: When 2019’s World Cup kicks off in Tokyo, rugby will break new ground....

Tom Curry ready to roll up his sleeves in battle to be England's no.7

24/05/2019 19:24 - Tom Curry on fledgling rivalry between himself and Sam Underhill. News and opinion from The Rugby Paper - the UK's no.1 selling rugby title....