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Wales lock Hill 'possibly' out of World Cup - Gatland
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Monday, 23 September 2019 06:40
Wales second row Cory Hill could "possibly" be out of the World Cup without playing a game, says coach Warren Gatland.Wales had only two fit locks - Alun Wyn Jones and Jake Ball - for the 43-12 win against Georgia in Toyota City with back row Aaron Shingler filling in. Hill is recovering from a stress fracture in a leg,…
Ireland will embrace frenzy of Japan Rugby World Cup encounter - Cian Healy
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Monday, 23 September 2019 05:24
Ireland are ready to embrace the frenzied atmosphere that will accompany their second World Cup match against hosts Japan, says Cian Healy.Both sides secured bonus-point victories in their opening fixtures, so a win in Shizuoka will leave them well-placed for a quarter-final berth.On Saturday, the Ecopa Stadium will be a cauldron of noise with Irish voices attempting to make their…
Wales open World Cup campaign with six-try win over Georgia
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Monday, 23 September 2019 05:16
Wales delivered a performance of contrasting halves in their opening Rugby World Cup match as they produced a bonus-point, six-try win over Georgia in Toyota City.Tries from Jonathan Davies, Justin Tipuric, Josh Adams and Liam Williams secured the bonus point before half-time.The fluent first 40 minutes was followed by a scrappy second-half performance against a rejuvenated Georgian side. Replacement scrum-half…
'England can't afford another display like Tonga'
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Sunday, 22 September 2019 22:17
England's victory over Tonga was the sort of performance you would expect to see in the first game of the warm-ups, rather than the first game of the tournament itself.Over the past couple of years Tonga have lost by 85 points to New Zealand, by 50 points to Wales, by 34 points to Japan. They are ranked 15th in the…
Hamish Watson: Scotland flanker out of rest of Rugby World Cup
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Sunday, 22 September 2019 22:41
Scotland flanker Hamish Watson has been ruled out of the rest of the Rugby World Cup because of a knee injury suffered in Sunday's defeat by Ireland.The 27-year-old back-row will be replaced in the squad by Edinburgh club-mate Magnus Bradbury.Watson fell awkwardly after being cleared from a ruck and left the field on a stretcher just before half-time. Scotland head…
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Sunday, 22 September 2019 11:31
Wales prepare to open World Cup campaign against Georgia
Sunday, 22 September 2019 05:45
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Saturday, 21 September 2019 23:35
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Sunday, 22 September 2019 06:15
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Sunday, 22 September 2019 11:01
'We’ve not stood up and we’ve been battered' - Hogg hurting after Ireland defeat
Saturday, 21 September 2019 07:09
'It's pretty special' - Jones relishing England World Cup opener against Tonga
Saturday, 21 September 2019 03:20
Can Ireland regain form that beat All Blacks in November?
Saturday, 21 September 2019 07:25
Rugby World Cup: Watch the best moments as Australia, France and New Zealand win on day two
Saturday, 21 September 2019 06:42
New Zealand 23-13 South Africa: All Blacks hold off spirited Springboks
Thursday, 19 September 2019 03:29
France v Argentina match preview (Sat)
Friday, 20 September 2019 15:22
England doctor Phil Riley resigned before Rugby World Cup
Friday, 20 September 2019 14:03
Wales: Wing Liam Williams looks to top 'unforgettable year'
Thursday, 19 September 2019 02:07
Australia v Fiji match preview (Sat)
Thursday, 19 September 2019 00:36
New Zealand v South Africa match preview (Sat)
Friday, 20 September 2019 06:16
'I don't know what Best has to do to win people over'
Friday, 20 September 2019 06:11
Japan 30-10 Russia: Hosts win opening match at Rugby World Cup
Friday, 20 September 2019 00:55
Taylor and Johnson in centre for Scotland to face Ireland
Friday, 20 September 2019 00:53
Ford at fly-half and Farrell at centre for England's World Cup opener
Thursday, 19 September 2019 23:00