Ahead of the Rugby World Cup, France hooker Agathe Gerin says she has "a hunger only mother wolves can measure" after baby's death and premature birth of twin.

SUNDERLAND, England — Ilona Maher's mission at the Women's Rugby World Cup is about more than just winning games. Heading into the United States' tournament opener on Friday, the world's most followed rugby player on social media wants to get more eyeballs on the sport as it ramps up attempts to crack the market in America.

Ahead of the Rugby World Cup, U.S. star Ilona Maher said, "It's so much easier to be yourself than anybody else."

Wales co-captain Alex Callender has been passed fit to face Scotland in Wales' Rugby World Cup opener on Saturday.

Three-time Rugby World Cup player and 110-test Australian veteran Will Genia announced his retirement from the sport on Thursday at the age of 37. Genia confirmed his retirement on his Instagram page,

Unbeaten in their last 27 matches, the Red Roses must handle the pressure of being overwhelming favourites on home soil

Ireland full-back Stacey Flood believes backing from home will be a "really important" factor at the World Cup in England.