Rugby World Cup

Football venues dominate the list of venues to be used for the 2015 Rugby World Cup matches in England and Wales.

Rugby - Proud Webber eyes World Cup
When Rob Webber was forced to undergo a second shoulder operation last summer, he never envisaged the future would be captaining his country. More »
Rugby - England target top-two ranking
Stuart Lancaster has been challenged with leading England to the 2015 Rugby World Cup as one of the top-two ranked nations. More »
Rugby - Greenwood: North West to get boost
Man City fan Will Greenwood believes the Etihad Stadium's selection as a host venue for the 2015 World Cup will be a major boost to rugby in the North West. More »
Rugby - Game going to whole country - ER2015
Rugby World Cup organisers insisted they had fulfilled their pledge to engage the whole country in the 2015 tournament, despite scheduling just six matches in More »
Rugby - IRB chief: We had to make schedule fair
The rugby World Cup will be played on an almost level playing field after organisers came up with a schedule that gives the lesser lights a fighting chance. More »
Rugby - Newcastle ties delight Richards
Dean Richards has promised the north-east a "humdinger" of a Rugby World Cup in 2015 after St James' Park was named as one of the venues. More »
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The full 2015 Rugby World Cup schedule
See the full schedule for the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Continue reading → More »

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