Wales, Wallabies climb rankings

Wales have moved past World Cup hosts England in the rankings following their 16-10 win against Ireland in Dublin.

Wales hang on in Dublin

Wales survived a late Ireland onslaught to claim a confidence-boosting 16-10 victory on Saturday.

Scotland cruise past Italy

Scotland scored six tries to claim a comprehensive 48-7 victory over Italy in Saturday's World Cup warm-up in Edinburgh.

Burgess in, Cipriani out

Sam Burgess has been named in England's World Cup squad ahead of Luther Burrell, while Danny Cipriani has been axed.

Boks up to No 4 in rankings

England’s 25-20 loss to France in Paris has seen them fall to fifth in the World Rugby rankings, with the Springboks moving past them.