RWC

Tim Nanai-Williams and Samoa get the better of the USA in Brighton

Samoa got their Rugby World Cup 2015 campaign off to a comfortable enough start with a 25-15 victory over the USA in Brighton. The United States scored one of the tries of the weekend, but ill-discpline...

Australia name side for opener

Australia head coach Michael Cheika has named his team for their opening match of Rugby World Cup 2015 against Fiji at Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on Wednesday.The Wallabies head into the match with...

Rugby World Cup 2015 webchat with Michael Aylwin – live!

Put your questions to the Guardian’s rugby reporter after a wild weekend of opening fixtures at the Rugby World CupRugby World Cup 2015: talking points from the opening weekend 1.05pm BST RaceOfStalwarts...

South Africa - State Of The Nation

Dire Straits The 1995 and 2007 World Cup tournaments were memorable triumphs for the Springboks, while 1999 and 2003 and 2011 were disappointments. But now we have the gloomy possibility of the Boks...

Japans Emotional Celebrations After Historic Win

World Cup Highlights: New Zealand vs Argentina

A strong second half display by the defending champion All Blacks secured a hard fought 26-16 win over Argentina. Argentina had the better of the first half and deservedly took a 13-12 lead into the break....

World Cup Highlights: Wales vs Uruguay

Wales get their World Cup campaign off to a great start and claim the top spot of Pool A on points difference after the first round. Uruguay looked stubborn in defense for the opening few minutes of the...

World Cup Highlights: Samoa vs USA

An exciting match of running rugby which kept the audience entertained. From the barnstorming runs by Tuilagi to the blistering pace shown by Ngwenya. Neither side were at there best with ill discipline...

World Cup Highlights: France vs Italy

France take their winning tally against Italy to 34/37, with a comfortable victory in their opening RWC fixture. Freddy Michalak's kicking kept France in the lead in the first half. A try wasn't scored...

World Cup Highlights: South Africa vs Japan

History was made as Japan scored an 84th minute try to beat the Springboks in their first ever meeting. Unbelievable scenes by the Japanese players  as they tackled their hearts out...