England drop Northampton’s Dylan Hartley from World Cup training squad
England dropped Dylan Hartley from their World Cup training squad after Stuart Lancaster said the hooker’s ban was a game changer
Wales suffer blow as Jonathan Davies is ruled out of World Cup
Wales have suffered a major injury blow ahead of the 2015 World Cup with the loss of Jonathan Davies
Six Nations record unacceptable but we can win World Cup, says England chief
The RFU chief executive Ian Ritchie said he was not happy with England’s sequence of runners-up finishes in the Six Nations but said they still have what it takes to triumph in the World Cup
RFU hits back at claims of cashing in over extra England World Cup kits
Rugby Football Union has defended itself against accusations of seeking to take financial advantage of this year’s home World Cup by releasing additional England strips
House of Lords holds key in fight to halt rise of sport’s legal touts
Ticketing sites once seen as a force for good by the common fan are now in the firing line as the Rugby World Cup approaches
World rugby body changes rules to prevent shortcut changes in nationality
The International Rugby Board has changed its regulations in order to make it harder for players to use the 2016 Olympic Games as a shortcut to changing their international allegiance
Premiership salary cap rise will stop English players heading overseas
Premiership Rugby’s chief executive Mark McCafferty believes a second salary cap hike in as many years will help English clubs keep pace with big-spending teams
England secure Pennyhill Park as Rugby World Cup 2015 training base
England’s bid for Rugby World Cup 2015 glory has been boosted by Stuart Lancaster securing Pennyhill Park as the host nation’s main training base
Manchester United pass up chance to host Rugby World Cup over pitch fears
Manchester United have pulled out of the running to host matches during the 2015 Rugby World Cup, with Manchester City's Etihad Stadium expected to replace Old Trafford on the shortlist
New role for Rob Andrew in RFU’s vision for England’s 2015 success
Rob Andrew will see his role in English rugby redefined when the RFU reveals its blueprint designed to achieve success in the 2015 World Cup
Overseas players risk England exile after World Cup, warns RFU
English players who sign for foreign clubs risk forfeiting their international careers from next year as part of an RFU crackdown
England put profits at forefront of World Cup success
The RFU has promised to deliver the most profitable Rugby World Cup of all after winning the right to host the tournament in 2015
Welcome to England, where Rugby World Cups come to cash in
Eddie Butler: The RFU's bid for 2015 was guaranteed by New Zealand's success in swiping 2011 from under Japanese noses
South Africa attempt to derail England’s bid for 2015 World Cup
South Africa want the bidding process for the 2015 World Cup reopened