The bluffer's guide to the Rugby World Cup

Don’t be left out of conversations in the pub. Steve Neville has the lowdown on absolutely everything you need to know for the Rugby World Cup.

The bluffer's guide to the Rugby World Cup
Mon, 07 Sep, 2015 - 01:00
Steve Neville

Where’s it on?

The competition takes place in England starting on September 18 with the opening game taking place at Twickenham between the host nation and Fiji. Ireland’s campaign kicks off the next day with a game against Canada.

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