Main Rugby World Cup Headlines http://www.rugbyweek.com/rugbyworldcup/ http://www.rugbyweek.com/siteimages/open/logo.jpghttp://www.Rugbyweek.com en-gb Copyright 2011 Rugbyweek.com Wednesday 16 May 2012 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/worldcup.asp?id=35177 35177 Rugby World Cup 2015 in England will kick off on September the 18th 2015 after the International Rugby Board Council agreed the start date for Rugby's showcase event. Tuesday 15 May 2012 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/worldcup.asp?id=35161 35161 The 2015 Rugby World Cup looks set to start two weeks later than originally planned in order to accommodate the southern hemisphere's Rugby Championship (formerly TriNations). Monday 23 April 2012 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/worldcup.asp?id=34863 34863 Former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has launched another attack on New Zealand referee Bryce Lawrence who oversaw South Africa's exit at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. Saturday 7 April 2012 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/worldcup.asp?id=34648 34648 Ireland and Leinster star midfielder Brian O'Driscoll has revealed that he could continue playing rugby and end his career after the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Friday 30 March 2012 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/worldcup.asp?id=34512 34512 Stuart Lancaster outlined his vision for England to win the 2015 Rugby World Cup on home soil after being appointed as the team's new permanent head coach on Thursday. Monday 26 March 2012 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/worldcup.asp?id=34461 34461 Mexico kicked off the qualification process for the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England with a crushing 68-14 win over regional rivals Jamaica in Mexico City. Friday 23 March 2012 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/worldcup.asp?id=34419 34419 The road to the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England will start not in one of the sport's heartlands but in the unlikely setting of Mexico City on Saturday. Saturday 3 March 2012 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/worldcup.asp?id=34110 34110 Australian Rugby Union (ARU) chief executive John O'Neill has been appointed to the 2015 Rugby World Cup board along with Wales Rugby Union (WRU) chairman David Pickering. Sunday 26 February 2012 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/worldcup.asp?id=34021 34021 Rugby World Cup-winning All Blacks coach Graham Henry may take legal action after lighthearted comments he made at a fundraising dinner on Thursday were reported by New Zealand media. Tuesday 21 February 2012 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/worldcup.asp?id=33918 33918 The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) have confirmed that they are considering putting in a bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup. IRFU chief executive Saturday 21 January 2012 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/worldcup.asp?id=33494 33494 The IRB have said that United States winger James Paterson has been given a four month ban after he tested positive for a banned painkiller at the Rugby World Cup. Tuesday 10 January 2012 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/worldcup.asp?id=33361 33361 2015 Rugby World Cup hosts England have stated that they are aiming to deliver the best ever Rugby World Cup and outdoing the "fantastic" job New Zealand did in 2011. Saturday 31 December 2011 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/worldcup.asp?id=33298 33298 Rugby World Cup-winning All Blacks coach Graham Henry has been awarded a knighthood in New Zealand's annual New Year Honors List as the rugby-mad nation continues to celebrate its first world title in 24 years. Friday 23 December 2011 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/worldcup.asp?id=33256 33256 A serious knee injury has forced 2007 Tonga Rugby World Cup star Epi Taione to retire from professional rugby with immediate effect. Friday 16 December 2011 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/worldcup.asp?id=33192 33192 Counties Manukau coach in New Zealand Milton Haig has been appointed as Georgia Head coach replacing Scotland's Richie Dixon. Thursday 15 December 2011 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/worldcup.asp?id=33176 33176 All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw has insisted that his bitter criticism of France, who he accused of "filthy" play in the Rugby World Cup final, had been taken out of context. Monday 12 December 2011 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/worldcup.asp?id=33153 33153 Rugby World Cup winning All Blacks loose forward Adam Thomson's home was broken into and two of his World Cup jerseys were stolen. Thursday 8 December 2011 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/worldcup.asp?id=33097 33097 The International Rugby Board has revealed that one player tested positive for doping during the World Cup in New Zealand. The player, whose Tuesday 6 December 2011 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/worldcup.asp?id=33071 33071 All Blacks and Crusaders captain Richie McCaw has broken his silence about allegedly being eye gouged in the Rugby World Cup final, reportedly accusing France of "filthy" play in the tournament decider. Wednesday 30 November 2011 http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/worldcup.asp?id=33009 33009 USA Rugby CEO Nigel Melville has revealed that USA Rugby plan to bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup.