Rugby World Cup

Stuart Lancaster believes he has selected a “hard to beat” England World Cup squad after on Thursday naming the 31 players who will represent the country at the home tournament starting next month. As expected, Sam Burgess was picked by Lancaster, England’s head coach, just nine months after playing his...

Martin Johnson, the England manager, talks to the press. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty ImagesEngland are in fresh trouble at the Rugby World Cup, following an extraordinary 24 hours on and off the field. Further allegations of off-field misbehaviour have led to three players being officially reprimanded, Mike Tindall has admitted...

14 Jason Robinson: Retired from international rugby in September 2005 to raise sheep and hens in a farm north of Preston at which there is no broadband or mobile reception. Is currently part way through his testimonial year with Sale. Employed by Gillette to endorse their products and used...

Fans have further opportunities to buy Rugby World Cup 2015 tickets from 28 April, with an additional 25, 000 tickets on sale to the public. Fans have further opportunities to buy tickets for Rugby World Cup 2015 matches from 10:00 BST on Tuesday, 28 April, via the tournament’s official ticketing...

Our team of 6 dedicated Sports Travel Specialists have collectively more than 50 years experience in planning and executing outstanding travel experiences both on an individual and tour group basis. Williment Travel Group has had a long and rewarding relationship with the Rugby World Cup Tournament since its inception in...

The 2015 @RugbyWorldCup gets underway on Friday, as New Zealand (@AllBlacks) look to successfully defend their title in England, this year’s host nation.   Twitter is at the heart of this year’s tournament like never before, bringing fans closer in ways that simply weren’t possible four years ago. Whether you’re lucky enough...

The fears of Rugby World Cup organisers look like being realised as demand and prices for tickets on secondary ticketing websites have soared to record levels. Some tickets for England's pool match against Australia were being offered on Monday morning with a 2, 665% price mark-up, only 48 hours after...