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The 2015 Rugby World Cup was the global tournament's eighth edition and was hosted by England from 18 September to 31 October. Some games took place in Wales but the final was held at London's famed Twickenham Stadium. Defending champions New Zealand, who won the 2011 tournament on home soil, became the first nation to retain the Webb Ellis Cup and the first to win it three times when they defeated Australia 34-17 in the title-deciding match.
- Host nations have a long history of under-performing on home turf across biggest events in sport
- China’s best possible finish is 17th and they will watch on as someone lifts the trophy in Beijing on September 15
Fullback Ayumu Goromaru is hopeful that his move to French club Toulon will pave the way for more Japanese rugby players to play in Europe.
Fullback Ayumu Goromaru is hopeful that his move to French club Toulon will pave the way for more Japanese rugby players to play in Europe.
Japanese poster boy Ayumu Goromaru is expected to draw one of Queensland Reds' biggest crowds of the Super Rugby season when he faces the Tokyo-based Sunwolves on Saturday.
Japanese poster boy Ayumu Goromaru is expected to draw one of Queensland Reds' biggest crowds of the Super Rugby season when he faces the Tokyo-based Sunwolves on Saturday.
The New South Wales Waratahs urged Wallabies star Kurtley Beale to stay put on Friday after he reportedly accepted an offer from Wasps that would make him the highest paid player in English rugby.
The New South Wales Waratahs urged Wallabies star Kurtley Beale to stay put on Friday after he reportedly accepted an offer from Wasps that would make him the highest paid player in English rugby.
South Africa’s Rugby World Cup-winning scrum-half Fourie du Preez announced his retirement on his 34th birthday on Thursday, ending a 15-year professional career that included world, southern hemisphere and Super Rugby titles for a player rated at one time the best number nine in the world.
South Africa’s Rugby World Cup-winning scrum-half Fourie du Preez announced his retirement on his 34th birthday on Thursday, ending a 15-year professional career that included world, southern hemisphere and Super Rugby titles for a player rated at one time the best number nine in the world.
It has been a tough start to Super Rugby life for the Sunwolves and it might well get worse before it gets any better, according to Sanzaar boss Andy Marinos.
It has been a tough start to Super Rugby life for the Sunwolves and it might well get worse before it gets any better, according to Sanzaar boss Andy Marinos.
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen confirmed the first of his major rebuilding decisions following back-to-back World Cup victories with the naming of Kieran Read as the next national captain on Friday, replacing the retired Richie McCaw.
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen confirmed the first of his major rebuilding decisions following back-to-back World Cup victories with the naming of Kieran Read as the next national captain on Friday, replacing the retired Richie McCaw.
Former Ireland captain Paul O’Connell has retired from all rugby on medical grounds with immediate effect, the lock announced on Tuesday.
Former Ireland captain Paul O’Connell has retired from all rugby on medical grounds with immediate effect, the lock announced on Tuesday.
The Americas Rugby Championship, a second-tier competition for the six best northern and southern American rugby union national teams, kicks off Saturday with regional power Argentina taking on the United States in Houston.
The Americas Rugby Championship, a second-tier competition for the six best northern and southern American rugby union national teams, kicks off Saturday with regional power Argentina taking on the United States in Houston.
Controversial Northampton hooker Dylan Hartley is the frontrunner to succeed Chris Robshaw as England’s Six Nations captain with an announcement due on Monday, British media reported Friday.
Controversial Northampton hooker Dylan Hartley is the frontrunner to succeed Chris Robshaw as England’s Six Nations captain with an announcement due on Monday, British media reported Friday.
Former England centre Sam Burgess was on Saturday hailed a hero in Australia after he reportedly helped a man choking on a piece of seafood.
Former England centre Sam Burgess was on Saturday hailed a hero in Australia after he reportedly helped a man choking on a piece of seafood.