Rugby Union News

Manu Tuilagi scored two tries as England beat Tonga

England begin their Rugby World Cup campaign with comfortable 35-3 win v Tonga

Five talking points ahead of England’s World Cup clash with Tonga

New Zealand open their World Cup defence with victory over South Africa

The All Blacks' Haka is one of the most infamous routines in world sport

New Zealand start Rugby World Cup campaign with stirring haka

Reece Hodge lucky to not be sent off during Australia vs Fiji at Rugby World Cup

Australia survive Fiji scare at Rugby World Cup thanks to second-half showing

Day one at the Rugby World Cup: Just the start Japan were after

Japan lucky not to have man sent off vs Russia at Rugby World Cup

ESPN name the best 25 players at the Rugby World Cup in Japan

Armchair guide to the Rugby World Cup

How England fared in previous World Cup meetings with Tonga

Steve Hansen has criticised South Africa counterpart Rassie Erasmus

All Blacks accuse Springboks of pressuring referees into preferential treatment