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
England preferred choice for 2015 Rugby World Cup England came a step closer to hosting the 2015 Rugby World Cup after being named as the tournament organisers' preferred option
England’s bid is launched with promise of three million ticket sales The RFU says it hopes to harness the allure of England's major football grounds to boost its 2015 World Cup bid
2015 Rugby World Cup – the planned schedule The full list of the stadiums - including Old Trafford and Anfield - the RFU wants to host games if they land the 2015 World Cup
RFU targets Old Trafford and The Emirates to host World Cup games The RFU hopes to lure the 2015 World Cup to England by using football stadiums to generate increased revenue during the competition
Japan joins England and South Africa in bidding for Rugby World Cup The Japanese RFU will submit a tender to host the Rugby World Cup in either 2015 or 2019
England confirm bid to host 2015 Rugby World Cup The Rugby Football Union say the government-backed bid would involve games played in England and Wales
Ireland pull out of 2015 Rugby World Cup bidding The Irish RFU have blamed the financial downturn for their unwillingness to host the Rugby World Cup
Scotland pull out of the running to host 2015 Rugby World Cup The Scottish Rugby Union has withdrawn after failing to reach a co-hosting agreement with the other home unions
England’s World Cup bid hinges on profit forecasts The Rugby Football Union will meet next week to decide on whether to make a bid for the 2015 World Cup, with profitability being the key determining factor.
Home nations may have to bid together for 2015 Rugby World Cup Blow for England's hopes of staging 2015 World Cup alone
English rugby opts to go it alone in bid to stage 2015 World Cup Gordon Brown has backed the Rugby Football Union's plan to launch a solo bid to host the the 2015 World Cup in England
RFU warns of job losses and cuts as crunch puts 2015 bid in doubt Rugby Football Union is feeling the effects of the recession as ticket sales and hospitality for the upcoming Six Nations slump
Italy may take 2015 World Cup from England Italy has emerged as a contender to host the 2015 World Cup with the RFU concerned about the £80m staging fee