Rugby World Cup: The Webb Ellis myth is celebrated
There is no actual evidence that William Webb Ellis "picked up the ball and ran" during a game of football at Rugby School but that has not prevented a legend building up around him.
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'I'll miss the long voice notes': Jaden Hendrikse on rugby without his dad
When it comes to sifting through the winners and losers in the aftermath of the Springboks' Rugby World Cup squad announcement, scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse has all but won the lotto.
Warren Gatland 'pretty confident' Taulupe Faletau will be fit for Rugby World Cup
Wales boss Warren Gatland says he is "pretty confident" that experienced back row forward Taulupe Faletau will be available for World Cup selection.
Cian Healy happy to wait a little longer for squad decision
Cian Healy says he hasn't been green-eyed watching Ireland's Rugby World Cup rivals name their squads for the tournament in recent days.
Gatland admits to uncertainty over backline positions for World Cup
Wales’ players know there is plenty at stake as they prepare to take on England at Twickenham in a Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture on Saturday, as coach Warren Gatland admits to uncertainly around his midfield and back three.
England pick Arundell as Borthwick seeks more energy in attack
Wing Henry Arundell has overcome a hamstring injury to start for England in their Rugby World Cup warm-up re-match with Wales at Twickenham on Saturday as coach Steve Borthwick searches for the right attacking formula for his side.
Hooper, Cooper axed from Wallabies World Cup squad, Skelton named captain
Coach Eddie Jones also named three uncapped players among the 33 for the September-October tournament in France, including scrumhalf Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, 18-year-old back Max Jorgensen, and prop Blake Schoupp.
Former Ireland wing Adam Byrne retires aged 29
Former Ireland international Adam Byrne has confirmed his retirement from rugby at the age of 29.