Milton Keynes' introduction to World Cup rugby a huge success. Three matches and every one attracts a record crowd for the stadium.

More than 30,000 for Fiji-Uruguay

ITV News Tyne Tees Sports Correspondent looks forward to the first of three Rugby World Cup games at St James' Park.

Blog: Scotland take on South Africa at St James' Park

The Exeter Fanzone has been playing host to the Webb Ellis Trophy as fans gather to watch Tonga v Namibia at Sandy Park

Up to 150,000 fans are expected to arrive in the city over the next two weeks for the three fixtures at St James' Park.

If you haven't been able to get to a match, chances are you've been watching the world cup on TV - but how does it all get on screen?


With the 2015 Rugby World Cup seven days away, how is the sport faring at a grassroots level? Debi Edward has been finding out.

The research predicts the tournament will be the biggest generator of tourism since the 2012 London Olympics.


Ireland has named its team to play Wales in their first World Cup warm-up game on Saturday.

With just 49 days until the start of the Rugby World Cup, the Webb Ellis Cup is touring our region.