At the 2023 Rugby World Cup, the four best sides in the world by a considerable margin - and ranked in the top four as such - were Ireland, South Africa, France and New Zealand. Yet, all four ended up on the same side of the draw and met in the quarter-finals.
England will face Wales, Tonga and Zimbabwe in the pool stages of the Rugby World Cup in 2027.
Louis Rees-Zammit will make his first international start since returning to rugby union from the NFL when Wales face Japan in Cardiff on Saturday in a match which is crucial to the hosts' hopes of landing a more-favourable 2027 Rugby World Cup draw.
Ellie Kildunne hopes to show young female rugby fans the "route to being a world champion" as she aims to "keep growing the game" following England's World Cup triumph.
England's Red Roses have made 13 changes to their team for their second Women's World Cup match against Samoa with Marlie Packer named captain.
England centre Meg Jones is a bundle of energy as she bounds around the hospitality suites of the Allianz Stadium.
Organisers of the Women's Rugby World Cup expect next month's Twickenham final to smash the attendance record for a women's rugby match.
At the Women's Rugby World Cup, smart mouthguards will flash red if they detect potential concussions that require further assessment.
England Women’s rugby team have taken extra motivation and inspiration from the Lionesses’ European Championship success as they put their final touches towards preparations for the home World Cup.
England opt for experience for the 2025 World Cup, including Emily Scarratt and Natasha Hunt, who have 200 caps between them.
Former Argentina fly-half Felipe Contepomi will succeed Michael Cheika as Pumas head coach.
England will break new ground when they kick off the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup at the Stadium of Light.
England captain Owen Farrell says his side's World Cup exit is still a "tough one" to take but admits he must now focus on club rugby.
On the 20th anniversary of England's dramatic 2003 Rugby World Cup final victory over Australia, read our retro blog for all the updates as they happened.
England flanker Tom Curry stands by his accusation that South Africa's Bongi Mbonambi racially abused him in the World Cup semi-final.
Rugby World Cup final referee Wayne Barnes wants online trolls held to account after receiving "vile" abuse on social media.
Leading official Wayne Barnes has announced his retirement five days after refereeing the Rugby World Cup final.
We gaze into our crystal ball and try to imagine what England's starting XV will look like at the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Eddie Jones said he wanted to continue as head coach of Australia and has not had a job offer from Japan after his resignation was confirmed.
Ireland's Andy Farrell has been named world coach of the year, while New Zealand's Ardie Savea scooped the player of the year.
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