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 2023 Rugby World Cup begins on September 8 with France ... New Zealand (1987, 2011, and 2015) and South Africa (1995, 2007, 2019) have both won three, Australia has won two (1991, 1999 ...

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.

(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.

World Rugby chair Brett Robinson paid tribute on Tuesday to the late Noboru Mashimo, hailing him as "a visionary" who played a central role in bringing the World Cup to Japan. We are deeply ...

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 ...

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 ...