Finally Wales have officially announced their squad for the upcoming Autumn internationals. Wales have named five uncapped players in their squad including under-20s skipper Joe Hawkins.

France made kick-off start in the World Cup campaign with an emphatic 34-12 victory over competition debutants Greece at Eco-Power Stadium.

Ireland's influential hooker, Ronan Kelleher has been ruled out through injury. This is a big blow for Ireland side ahead of the November internationals.

Premiership side Wasps have been placed into administration following their recent financial crisis. This means Wasps is the second club after the Worcester Warriors, who are forced to move into administration.

Ireland register 10-tries magnificent victory over the Jamaica in their Rugby League World Cup opener at Headingley.

New Zealand (Kiwis) have made winning start to their World Cup campaign, with a hard-fought 34-12 victory over Lebanon at Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington.

Event favorites England displayed their strong start to the World Cup by defeating France by 13-7 in the Women's Rugby World Cup in Whangarei, New Zealand.