Rugby World Cup

International men's rugby union competition

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The Men's Rugby World Cup is a rugby union tournament contested every four years between the top international teams, the winners of which are recognised as the World champions of the sport.

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Sydney to host 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup final The 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup will take place in seven cities in Australia with Sydney's Accor Stadium hosting the final. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
Cohen 'chooses to forget' 2003 Rugby World Cup win Former England wing Ben Cohen says the team's 2003 Rugby World Cup triumph causes him a "little bit of pain" more than 20 years on. BBC Sport - Published on December 10, 2024
England's World Cup countdown begins against France England begin their countdown to home Rugby World Cup next year with Test against France at Kingsholm Stadium. BBC Sport - Published on September 6, 2024

Kildunne commits to England for 2025 World Cup bid Full-back Ellie Kildunne says she is ready to "fight for her shirt" and focus on England's bid to win a home Rugby World Cup in 2025. BBC Sport - Published on August 22, 2024
Timoney & Izuchukwu in Ireland squad for South Africa tour Ireland head coach Andy Farrell names his 35-man squad for this summer's two-Test tour against back-to-back Rugby World Cup winners South Africa. BBC Sport - Published on June 18, 2024
England's trailblazing 1994 World Cup winners The story of England's victory against the odds in the largely overlooked 1994 Rugby World Cup final. BBC Sport - Published on April 24, 2024

30 years on - England players reminisce about 1994 World Cup win On the 30th anniversary of the final, England's Gill Burns and Giselle Mather reminisce about their Rugby World Cup victory against the USA in 1994. BBC Sport - Published on April 24, 2024
Man prosecuted for online abuse of match official A man is prosecuted in Australia for abusing a match official on social media during last year's Rugby World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on April 9, 2024
Why Ireland have a 'swagger' since World Cup Ugo Monye, John Barclay, Sam Warburton and Chris Jones discuss how Ireland's mentality under head coach Andy Farrell has changed since they returned from the Rugby World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on March 7, 2024
Irish belief 'hasn't slipped away' before Six Nations defence The belief Ireland had prior to losing their Rugby World Cup quarter-final to New Zealand has not "slipped away", insists scrum coach John Fogarty. BBC Sport - Published on January 29, 2024

Pioneering ref Neville to retire at end of season Irish referee Joy Neville, the first woman to officiate at a men's Rugby World Cup, announces that she will retire at the end of the season. BBC Sport - Published on January 15, 2024
Six contenders for England's Six Nations squad England head coach Steve Borthwick is set to name his first squad since the Rugby World Cup. Who might he pick on Wednesday? BBC Sport - Published on January 15, 2024
Farrell signs new Ireland contract until end of 2027 World Cup Andy Farrell signs a new long-term contract to remain as Ireland head coach until the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on December 14, 2023	Rugby World Cup final referee Barnes on social media abuse Former rugby union referee Wayne Barnes speaks to BBC sports editor Dan Roan about the impact of social media abuse towards him and his family. BBC Sport - Published on November 8, 2023
'Future is bright' for WXV winners England Marlie Packer and Louis Deacon hope England's WXV1 success can be built upon, with a home Rugby World Cup to come in 2025. BBC Sport - Published on November 4, 2023	World Cup final referee Barnes announces retirement England's Wayne Barnes announces his retirement from refereeing following his appearance in last Saturday's Rugby World Cup final. BBC Sport - Published on November 2, 2023
South Africa return home after winning World Cup South Africa given a heroes' welcome as they return home after winning the Rugby World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on October 31, 2023	Jones resigns from role as Australia head coach Eddie Jones steps down from his position as head coach of Australia, who went out in the pool stage of this year's Rugby World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on October 30, 2023
Who makes Opta's team of the 2023 Rugby World Cup? Opta Stats has scored each player's performances throughout the 48 Rugby World Cup games - who makes the best XV? BBC Sport - Published on October 30, 2023	The best stats from World Cup record-breaking Boks As South Africa celebrate a record fourth Rugby World Cup win, we look at some of the key statistics of their success. BBC Sport - Published on October 30, 2023
'New Zealand wanted the win, South Africa needed it' For South Africa, a country short on good news stories, losing the Rugby World Cup final and letting down 62m people was unthinkable. BBC Sport - Published on October 29, 2023	Red card something I will live with forever - Cane New Zealand captain Sam Cane says his red card in the Rugby World Cup final defeat by South Africa is something he will have to "live with forever". BBC Sport - Published on October 28, 2023
Pollard kicks South Africa to World Cup victory Watch highlights as South Africa clinch a record fourth Rugby World Cup title, beating 14-man New Zealand to retain their crown in Paris. BBC Sport - Published on October 28, 2023