As USA prepares to play Ireland this weekend, the US eyes up hosting World Cup 2027

There will be plenty at stake for both teams and players with a World Cup looming

Greater consistency needed from referees when issuing red cards, says WR chief

September brings about chaotic weather - but World Cup organisers are braced for it

Rugby does not have the global depth of football but World Rugby is keen to expand

Following Ireland's series win there are calls for World Rugby to offer clarity on aerial duels

Inexperienced Irish bid refused to wade into murky waters and instead played by the rules

Former Ireland scrumhalf says tournament would be ‘marvellous’ for adopted nation

SA Rugby points to lack of serious crime at country’s soccer and cricket World Cups

Letter, which has been seen by The Irish Times, shows misgivings on evaluation report

Black Ferns’ back-three of Woodman, Winiata and Wickliffe a sight to behold at UCD

Detailed submission for 2023 delivered to World Rugby offices in Dublin

A recommendation from World Cup Technical Review Group will be crucial

Broadening the appeal of rugby in North America and Canada a potential selling point

Both Irish rivals have a lot in their favour in terms of infrastructure and stadiums

Squad prepare for second All Black clash with no new injury worries after Canada win

Chairman Bill Beaumont says it’s needs to be looked at and all unions will be consulted

Ireland is competing with France and South Africa to host men’s tournament

Draw starts ball rolling for tournament to be held in Dublin and Belfast next August

Jared Payne and CJ Stander were facilitated by the disputed three-year residency rule

Three-year residency rule has proved very beneficial to Ireland in recent years

Chief executive Dan Payne voices support for PRO Rugby league after debut season

Tournament profits will be used to boost tier-two nations, says World Rugby chief

Japan, one of the success stories from the 2015 competition, are hosting next edition

Brett Gosper not alarmed by number of players forced out of World Cup through injury

Samoa had the most, 13 of their squad born in New Zealand, with Tonga not far behind

England’s premature exit not the end of the world for organisers

Assistant coach Chris O’Brien believes Eagles will soar as game continues to grow stateside

Chance to level the playing field through fairer scheduling is being missed

World Rugby intent on enforcing player welfare programmes at flagship tournament

Fijian-born Nathan Hughes is set to skip the tournament so he can represent England

World Rugby chief says Ireland are terrific candidates to host the game’s top event

With the game experiencing growing pains, there is plenty to ponder for rugby’s decision makers

After retirement the former Irish captain is still seen as having an important place

Excess due to improved ticket sales and an increase in Six Nations prize money

Image of professional rugby could have been seriously damaged if deal was not struck

Station will broadcast all 42 matches of 2015 tournament after beating RTÉ to the rights

Chief executive indicates that IRB council would block any breakaway competition

If new competition to replace Heineken Cup had support of individual unions, IRB would approve it