 We had to make RWC schedule fair - IRB chief
After 28 years and seven tournaments of frustrating inequality, the 2015 rugby World Cup will be played on an almost level playing field. Read full article |
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 Olympic stadium to host RWC matches
London's Olympic Stadium will host four matches, including the third-place playoff, in the 2015 rugby World Cup. Read full article |
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 GAA clear the way for Irish 2023 RWC bid
Irish rugby's governing body won the backing of their GAA peers on Saturday to use their stadiums, including the 82 300-capacity Croke Park, in a potential bid for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Read full article |
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 Exeter added to potential RWC 2015 venues
RWC organisers have added club side Exeter Chiefs to the list of possible venues for the 2015 tournament in England. Read full article |
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 France aim for RWC 'revenge'
France captain Thierry Dusautoir said the three-time losing finalists were seeking "revenge" for last year's heartbreak after being drawn in a "little Six Nations" for the 2015 RWC in England. Read full article |
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 Eng, Wales, Aus in same World Cup pool
England, Wales and Australia were all drawn together in a "group of death" when the draw for the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England was made on Monday. Read full article |
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 Rankings complete for 2015 RWC draw
The rankings for the Rugby World Cup (RWC) 2015 draw have been completed following Saturday's two internationals. Read full article |
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 Mexico kick off road to 2015 by beating Jamaica
Mexico started the qualification process for the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England with a crushing 68-14 win over regional rivals Jamaica in Mexico City. Read full article |
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 One positive dope test at World Cup - IRB
One player tested positive for a banned painkiller at the recent rugby World Cup in New Zealand, the International Rugby Board (IRB) has said. Read full article |
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 Rolland defends Warburton red card
Irish referee Alain Rolland has insisted he had no regrets in sending off Wales captain Sam Warburton during last month's World Cup semifinal against France. Read full article |
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 France ignored 'lost' Lievremont
French players took their rugby World Cup campaign into their own hands and largely overlooked "lost" coach Marc Lievremont to reach the final, Imanol Harinordoquy said. Read full article |
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 We should have banned nights out - Moody
Former England captain Lewis Moody admits he should have banned his teammates from going on nights out during their shambolic World Cup campaign in New Zealand. Read full article |
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 Kirwan under fire over foreign-born players
All Blacks legend John Kirwan, due to quit as Japan coach after the Brave Blossoms' disappointment at the Rugby World Cup, came under fire on Saturday for his use of foreign-born players. Read full article |
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 All our rugby-game winners from RWC 2011
The World Cup is over and the judges' scorecards are in. It's a landslide victory King Larry, who will be celebrating about as hard as everyone in Auckland combined after taking home over 50 grand... Read full article |
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 'Managers, alcohol to blame for RWC flop'
In a damning report to Samoa's prime minister, the Pacific nation's rugby captain has blamed their World Cup failure on a lack of professionalism and a culture of alcohol abuse in the team management. Read full article |
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 'Haka challenge should not be fined'
All Blacks manager Darren Shand says the French rugby team should not have been fined for confronting New Zealand's Maori haka in the tense moments before kickoff on Sunday's Rugby World Cup final. Read full article |
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 French WC side honoured with new stamps
The French rugby side that lost 8-7 to the All Blacks in Sunday's World Cup final are to be commemorated on a stamp issued by the French postal service La Poste, it was announced on Monday. Read full article |
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 Wales not certain of 2015 home games
Wales can't be certain of hosting any matches in the 2015 World Cup, International Rugby Board chairman Bernard Lapasset said on Monday. Read full article |
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 NZ win, on and off the pitch
All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw may have been the man holding the trophy after a gripping Rugby World Cup final against France but this was a tournament that hosts New Zealand won off the field too. Read full article |
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 Henry gets his 'peace' after win
Graham Henry can bow out a happy man after guiding the All Blacks to a World Cup final win that ended 24 years of pain for New Zealand. Read full article |
