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The world's top rugby union nations and expectant hosts Japan are set for the start of the "most open World Cup in a long time".
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Ford at fly-half for England opener
George Ford will start at fly-half and Owen Farrell at inside centre in England's Rugby World Cup opener against Tonga.
'England are in top-tier of contenders'
Former England scrum-half Matt Dawson answers five key questions as the start of the Rugby World Cup in Japan looms.
Youngs wants World Cup pride at third time of asking
Ben Youngs wants England to write a new chapter at the World Cup in Japan after the disappointments of the 2011 and 2015 campaigns.
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Slade hoping bond with Tuilagi is key for England
England centre Henry Slade says he hopes his bond with midfield partner Manu Tuilagi can fire England to World Cup success in Japan.
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Glory to rock bottom - the inside story of England's past four World Cups
The inside story of England's past four Rugby World Cup campaigns, from victory in 2003 to pool-stage defeat in 2015, from the men who were there.
Where it went right - and wrong - for England against Ireland
England's record win over Ireland offered plenty of positives, but there are still some areas for worry before the Rugby World Cup.
'He gave me a blood capsule and told me to chew it' - 10 years on from one of rugby's biggest scandals
Ten years on from Bloodgate, Tom Williams, Danny Care and Ugo Monye explain what happened that day and life in the aftermath of a rugby union scandal.
'You can do whatever you want to do' - rugby for the disabled community
Meet some of the people behind Mill Hill RFC - a rugby club bringing Mill Hill and Mencap together to bring in people from the disabled community to make the sport more inclusive.
Six Nations transfer market - who would move where?
The Rugby Union Weekly team of Ugo Monye and Chris Jones choose which player from another nation they would transfer into each side.
Size doesn't matter - England rugby duo on Fit & Fearless
The Fit & Fearless podcast team are joined by England rugby players Leanne Riley and Vicky Fleetwood to discuss all things fitness.
'Premiership dreams worth more than money'
Premiership dreams and financial fears - why ring-fencing remains the question that will not go away in English rugby.
'It was a lot of hard graft and long days'
Saracens prop Hannah Botterman says a full-time England contract has allowed her to give up her painting and decorating job.
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