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President Vladimir Putin backs surprise Russia bid to host 2027 Rugby World Cup
Australia are the current favourites to earn host status for the tournament.
Jul 28, 19:44
Rugby World Cup day 20: Wales battle past Fiji for quarter-final spot
Warren Gatland's side secured their place in the last eight.
Oct 9, 14:46
Scotland hammer Russia to set up Japan showdown
Gregor Townsend's men needed all five points on Wednesday.
Oct 9, 11:17
Rugby World Cup day 20: Scotland face Russia test as Wales aim for QFs
Can Wales join England in the last eight and will Scotland keep their own slim qualification hopes alive?
Oct 8, 20:54
John Barclay insists Scotland are firmly focused on Russia clash
The flanker was dropped after a poor performance in Scotland's opening defeat against Ireland.
Oct 8, 08:52
Gregor Townsend makes 14 changes for Russia showdown
The Scotland coach is saving his star names for their final Pool A clash against Japan.
Oct 7, 11:15
Zander Fagerson: 'We know what we need to do against Russia'
Scotland need a bonus-point win over the Bears.
Oct 6, 08:20
Sam Johnson preparing for 'battle' against Russia
Gregor Townsend's men will realistically need to take a bonus point from the Bears.
Oct 5, 16:11
Rugby World Cup day 15: Ireland unconvincing in Russia victory
Fiji shrugged off their surprise loss to Uruguay with a reminder of their exhilarating brand of attacking wing-play.
Oct 3, 17:01
Sloppy Ireland labour to bonus-point win over Russia
Rob Kearney, Peter O'Mahony, Rhys Ruddock, Andrew Conway and Garry Ringrose all crossed for Joe Schmidt's men to secure a bonus-point victory in Kobe.
Oct 3, 13:41
Bundee Aki believes Ireland will "step up to the plate"
The centre challenged Ireland to get their World Cup tilt back on track.
Oct 3, 08:13
Andy Farrell: 'Johnny Sexton will stay positive with the referee'
Ireland came out on the wrong side of referee Angus Gardner in Saturday's shock defeat against tournament hosts Japan.
Oct 2, 09:26
Andy Farrell looking to turn Japan "setback" into positive for Ireland
Coach wants Ireland to bounce back from shock loss to Japan.
Oct 2, 07:16
Ireland confident in Joey Carbery ability at scrum-half
Fly-half is to switch positions.
Oct 1, 13:39
Scotland defence coach Taylor warns against sloppiness in Russia clash
A Scotland win over Russia would take Pool A qualification down to the wire.
Oct 1, 12:41
Joe Schmidt admits Garry Ringrose selection is a "risk"
Johnny Sexton will captain Ireland for the first time against Russia.
Oct 1, 08:39
Ireland's CJ Stander declares himself fit for Russia clash
The Irish side suffered a shock defeat to Japan on the weekend.
Sep 30, 08:48
Rugby World Cup day five: Samoa begin with controversial win over Russia
Samoa scored six tries as they beat Russia in controversial style.
Sep 24, 18:23
Rugby World Cup day five: Samoa get underway against Russia
Wales started with a six-try win over Georgia.
Sep 23, 22:06
Day one at the Rugby World Cup: Ideal start for hosts Japan
A look back on all the action from Japan and at what is coming up on Saturday.
Sep 20, 16:19
