Rugby World Cup

International rugby union competition

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The Rugby World Cup is a men's rugby union tournament contested every four years between the top international teams. The tournament was first held in 1987, when the tournament was co-hosted by New Zealand and Australia.

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New Zealander Dave Rennie appointed as new Wallabies coach 02:47

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SBW excited about new challenge with Toronto Wolfpack 00:47

Credit: Reuters - Sports - Published on November 14, 2019

Triumphant Springboks return home to celebrate Rugby World Cup win 00:50

Credit: euronews (in English) - Published on November 11, 2019

All Blacks' Williams agrees to join Toronto Wolfpack 01:10

Credit: Reuters - Sports - Published on November 7, 2019

Thousands flood streets of Johannesburg to celebrate Springboks’ World Cup triumph 01:30

Credit: Reuters - Sports - Published on November 7, 2019

Springboks begin Rugby World Cup celebrations in Pretoria 01:23

Credit: Reuters - Sports - Published on November 7, 2019

Springboks arrive back in South Africa after World Cup triumph 01:36

Credit: Reuters - Sports - Published on November 6, 2019

Sonny Bill Williams set for multi-million dollar rugby league switch - media reports 01:10

Credit: Reuters - Sports - Published on November 5, 2019

'One of the best moments of my life', says World rugby player of the year Du Toit 01:52

Credit: Reuters - Sports - Published on November 3, 2019

Sporting success unites the nation, says SA's Mtawairira 01:25

Credit: Reuters - Sports - Published on November 2, 2019

Sometimes bad days just happen, says bemused England coach Jones 00:59

Credit: Reuters - Sports - Published on November 2, 2019

World Cup victory brings hope to South Africa, says Erasmus 01:16

Credit: Reuters - Sports - Published on November 2, 2019

England fans 'absolutely gutted' as Boks win Rugby World Cup 04:46

Credit: Reuters - Sports - Published on November 2, 2019

Soweto celebrates as Boks win World Cup 02:08

Credit: Reuters - Sports - Published on November 2, 2019

South Africa win Rugby World Cup 02:03

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO - Published on November 2, 2019

Eddie Jones 'we failed to take out opportunities', after England's World Cup loss 01:50

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO - Published on November 2, 2019

South Africans celebrate World Cup victory in Johannesburg 01:26

Credit: Reuters - Sports - Published on November 2, 2019

Siya Kolisi's hometown erupts with joy as Springboks win World Cup 01:45

Credit: Reuters - Sports - Published on November 2, 2019

Prince Harry attends Rugby World Cup final 00:35

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Bok captain Kolisi seeks gold for Rainbow Nation 02:03

Credit: Reuters - Sports - Published on November 1, 2019

'Finishers' face off against 'Bomb Squad' in Rugby World Cup final 01:49

Credit: Reuters - Sports - Published on November 1, 2019

England backrower Sam Underhill talks about getting support from the Duke of Sussex 00:31

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO - Published on November 1, 2019

England's path to the Rugby World cup - in pictures 00:57

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO - Published on October 31, 2019

Eddie Jones: England will play with no fear in Rugby World Cup final 01:09

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO - Published on October 31, 2019

Jones' experience is key for England - Dallaglio" 00:38

Credit: Reuters - Sports - Published on October 30, 2019

How England made it to the World Cup final in Japan 02:25

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO - Published on October 30, 2019

Gatland wishes England the best for World Cup final 01:10

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Springboks expect tight match against England 01:06

Credit: Reuters - Sports - Published on October 30, 2019

Fear and stress ruled run-up, says World Cup champion 01:21

Credit: Reuters - Sports - Published on October 29, 2019

Big calls coming for NZ rugby says Marshall 02:24

Credit: Reuters - Sports - Published on October 29, 2019

England and South Africa to contest Rugby World Cup final on Saturday 01:29

Credit: euronews (in English) - Published on October 28, 2019

Springboks fans confident of winning World Cup after semi-final victory over Wales 01:50

Credit: Reuters - Sports - Published on October 27, 2019

England cheers, All Blacks tears after momentous semi-final 01:23

Credit: Reuters Studio - Published on October 26, 2019

England stun New Zealand and book Rugby World Cup final place 01:47

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO - Published on October 26, 2019

World Cup semi-final: New Zealand start as favourites 02:38

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO - Published on October 25, 2019

Wales fullback Williams out of World Cup, Halfpenny comes in for South Africa semi 01:01

Credit: Reuters - Sports - Published on October 25, 2019

Wales v South Africa: Rugby World Cup semi-final preview 01:22

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO - Published on October 25, 2019

Geraint Thomas talks fatherhood with Duke of Cambridge as he receives OBE 00:47

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO - Published on October 22, 2019

'Not a lot of sympathy' for native Australia, says England coach Eddie Jones 03:19

Credit: Reuters - Sports - Published on October 21, 2019

New Zealand’s Mo’unga calls 46-14 win over Ireland “a lot of fun” 00:59

Credit: Reuters - Sports - Published on October 21, 2019

France were unlucky but Wales never give up - Gatland 01:33

Credit: Reuters - Sports - Published on October 20, 2019

Springboks coach proud of side and praises Japan 01:22

Credit: Reuters - Sports - Published on October 20, 2019

Rugby World Cup: England face All Blacks as both sides ease into semi-finals 00:50

Credit: euronews (in English) - Published on October 20, 2019

New Zealanders ecstatic after All Blacks outclass Ireland 00:59

Credit: Reuters - Sports - Published on October 19, 2019

NZ coach Hansen praises Ireland's retiring Best and Schmidt after World Cup win 05:17

Credit: Reuters - Sports - Published on October 19, 2019

Jonny May praised after England rout Australia in World Cup quarter-finals 00:45

Credit: Reuters - Sports - Published on October 19, 2019

All Blacks thump Ireland to set up England semi-final 01:43

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO - Published on October 19, 2019

'Brave' new world as Japanese rugby blossoms 02:53

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO - Published on October 19, 2019

"We're hunters, not outsiders" says France's Poirot ahead of Wales quarter-finals clash in Rugby World Cup 05:53

Credit: Reuters - Sports - Published on October 19, 2019

English rugby fans jubilant as their team down Wallabies 40-16 01:44

Credit: Reuters - Sports - Published on October 19, 2019

Rugby World Cup match preview: Wales v France 01:25

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO - Published on October 18, 2019

Wales more confident than France ahead of Rugby World Cup quarter final 01:26

Credit: Reuters - Sports - Published on October 18, 2019

The mullet stays because it makes me faster, says NZ's Goodhue 01:09

Credit: Reuters - Sports - Published on October 18, 2019

Air New Zealand pokes fun at Irish fans ahead of quarter-final 01:12

Credit: Reuters - Sports - Published on October 18, 2019

Rugby World Cup quarter-final preview: New Zealand v Ireland 01:25

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO - Published on October 17, 2019

Preparation and attention to detail key to Japan's rugby success 03:56

Credit: Reuters - Sports - Published on October 16, 2019

Springboks not underestimating Brave Blossoms in World Cup quarter-final showdown 01:13

Credit: Reuters - Sports - Published on October 15, 2019

‘Scary’ to think how far Japan could grow – captain Leitch 00:37

Credit: Reuters - Sports - Published on October 14, 2019

Forget the past, only the next game counts says All Blacks' Hansen on Ireland crunch 00:35

Credit: Reuters - Sports - Published on October 14, 2019

Japanese rugby fans jubilant as Brave Blossoms send Scotland home 02:30

Credit: Reuters - Sports - Published on October 13, 2019

Wales 35-13 Uruguay: French test awaits Wales in RWC quarter-finals 01:08

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO - Published on October 13, 2019

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