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

Francis Baron warns of growing unease over England as World Cup hosts

Francis Baron said the credibility of England's hosting of the 2015 World Cup is being undermined by internal strife

Australia want a harder sell but rugby is approaching saturation point

Paul Rees: Proposals to start the 2015 later and maximise income from tours show how short-sighted rugby is when it comes to chasing a buck

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