Scotland ready to tackle Typhoon Tapah and Ireland, says Greig Laidlaw
Greig Laidlaw insisted Scotland will handle Typhoon Tapah before declaring the Dark Blues are primed to whip up a World Cup storm of their own.
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Stockdale warm on Ireland’s back three
Jacob Stockdale believes Ireland’s new-look back-three is dripping with attacking potential.
Armchair guide to the Rugby World Cup
The 2019 Rugby World Cup kicks off on Friday when hosts Japan face Russia in Tokyo.
Gatland: Wales were shocked by Howley’s alleged breach of betting rules
Head coach Warren Gatland said the Wales team were “shocked” by the news of Rob Howley’s alleged breach of World Rugby’s betting and anti-corruption regulations.
Samoa’s tattooed rugby players to cover up at times in Japan
Samoan rugby players will wear skin suits to cover their traditional tattoos during some training sessions at the World Cup in order not to offend their Japanese hosts.
World Rugby ‘fully supports’ Welsh Rugby Union’s stance on Rob Howley affair
World Rugby says it “fully supports” the Welsh Rugby Union’s “proactive approach” over the Rob Howley affair.
Scotland ready to fulfil potential at World Cup, says fly-half Finn Russell
Finn Russell believes the real Scotland are ready to emerge from the wreckage of their injury-hit Six Nations and take the World Cup by storm.
Scotland strive to avoid slip-ups by training with shampoo-soaked balls
Scotland have brushed up their act ahead of Sunday’s wet and wild World Cup opener with Ireland – by practising with balls soaked in shampoo.
England will have the edge in heat and humidity of Japan – Jones
Eddie Jones believes England have an edge over their World Cup rivals because of the steps taken to ensure they are ready to play in the sweltering heat and humidity of Japan.
Pope to call for nuclear disarmament during November visit to Thailand and Japan
Pope Francis will travel to Thailand and Japan in November for a visit expected to highlight his call for complete nuclear disarmament and honour the small Catholic communities in each country.