The Rugby World Cup is a men's rugby union tournament contested every four years between the top international teams. The tournament was first held in 1987, when the tournament was co-hosted by New Zealand and Australia.
Japan's fairytale run to the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals was a highlight of last year's tournament but with the afterglow all but gone and a coronavirus pandemic forcing the world of sports to a..
England men’s head coach Eddie Jones and the RFU have agreed a contract extension which will see him continue his role until the end of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.
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England head coach Eddie Jones says his squad for the next Rugby World Cup may be '60% different' from the one that reached the 2019 final. BBC News - Published
Eddie Jones says his side "aspire to be a team everyone remembers" as he agrees a contract extension to coach England through to the Rugby World Cup in France in 2023. BBC News - Published
Flanker Mark Wilson and wing Anthony Watson will make their first England appearances since the Rugby World Cup when they face Wales in the Six Nations on Saturday. BBC News - Published
Flanker Mark Wilson and wing Anthony Watson will make their first England appearances since the Rugby World Cup when they face Wales in the Six Nations on Saturday. BBC News - Published
Rugby World Cup stars Anthony Watson and Mark Wilson are called up to a 25-man England training squad ahead of the Six Nations match against Wales. BBC News - Published
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi says their World Cup triumph was "for all South Africans" as squad are greeted by thousands of fans. BBC News - Published
England coach Eddie Jones is yet to start formal negotiations over a contract extension beyond 2021 with the Rugby World Cup runners-up. BBC News - Published
The trophy lift and the ticker-tape are all very nice, but the party really starts back in the sheds. Here's how South Africa celebrated Rugby World Cup victory... BBC News - Published
South Africa were "tactically brilliant" against England, according to former England international and BBC Radio 5 Live pundit Paul Grayson. BBC News - Published
Watch the key moments as South Africa broke English hearts with a ruthless display of power rugby to seize their third Rugby World Cup. BBC News - Published
Coach Eddie Jones says that Saturday's Rugby World Cup final against South Africa has been four years in the planning for his England team. BBC News - Published
Coach Eddie Jones says that Saturday's Rugby World Cup final against South Africa has been four years in the planning for his England team. BBC News - Published
How a lifetime in elite sport has acclimatised England captain Owen Farrell to the pressure cooker atmosphere that awaits in a Rugby World Cup final. BBC News - Published
South Africa's style will not work against England but I think they are going to bring something different, says World Cup winner Matt Dawson. BBC News - Published
World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson says England must not be trapped into thinking a repeat of their semi-final performance will be enough against South Africa. BBC News - Published
South African success in Saturday's World Cup final would see their first black captain Siya Kolisi lift the trophy in a landmark moment. BBC News - Published
England are fined a four-figure sum for crossing the halfway line as they lined up in a V formation to face the haka before their Rugby World Cup semi-final match against New Zealand. BBC News - Published
England are fined a four-figure sum for crossing the halfway line as they lined up in a V formation to face the haka before their Rugby World Cup semi-final match against New Zealand. BBC News - Published
England number eight Billy Vunipola responds to South Africa's vow to "fight fire with fire" in the Rugby World Cup final with "bring it on". BBC News - Published
England number eight Billy Vunipola responds to South Africa's vow to "fight fire with fire" in the Rugby World Cup final with "bring it on". BBC News - Published
This is not just about England possibly becoming world champions, this could be the beginning of a legacy, writes World Cup winner Matt Dawson. BBC News - Published
Wales fall agonisingly short of a first Rugby World Cup final as Handre Pollard's 76th-minute penalty hands the Springboks victory. BBC News - Published
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen is angered by a question about his side's attitude following their shock Rugby World Cup semi-final defeat by England. BBC News - Published
George North admits his own form has been mixed but says Wales are in a stronger position than ever to reach a first Rugby World Cup final. BBC News - Published
England coach Eddie Jones says the mentally stronger team will win their Rugby World Cup semi-final against New Zealand on Saturday. BBC News - Published
England coach Eddie Jones says the mentally stronger team will win their Rugby World Cup semi-final against New Zealand on Saturday. BBC News - Published
George Ford returns at fly-half as England shuffle their backline for their Rugby World Cup semi-final against New Zealand on Saturday. BBC News - Published
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