Scotland legend John Jeffrey has said he feels "hurt, bitter and betrayed" after failing to secure the support of his own union, thus ending his bid to become World Rugby chairman.

The 2019 Rugby World Cup is taking place across 12 venues as Japan becomes the first Asian country to host the competition. The opening ceremony and first match took place at Tokyo stadium.

Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar are preparing to bid for the 2035 Rugby World Cup, according to reports. Sydney will take centre stage at Rugby World Cup 2027 while an ...

who want to build on the success of the 2019 tournament in Japan. None of the three countries has ever played in a Rugby World Cup so World Rugby would have to change its rules if they were not ...

Schmidt is set to go up against his former assistant Andy Farrell, who took over Ireland’s coaching reins when he stepped down from the head coaching position after the 2019 World Cup in Japan.

(Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Former Japan Rugby Football Union chief Noboru Mashimo, who was instrumental in bringing the 2019 Rugby World Cup to the country, has died, the JRFU said Monday.