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Rugby World Cup: Scotland face disciplinary hearing over Mark Dodson comments
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Monday, 14 October 2019 23:00
World Rugby has referred the Scottish Rugby Union to its disciplinary committee over chief executive Mark Dodson's comments in the build-up to the World Cup game against Japan.The match was in doubt due to Typhoon Hagibis and would have been cancelled, eliminating Scotland, if it hadn't taken place in Yokohama on Sunday.Dodson had criticised World Rugby's "rigidity" and hinted at…
England: Billy Vunipola 'very likely' to face Australia in World Cup quarter-final
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Tuesday, 15 October 2019 03:44
England's preparations for their World Cup quarter-final against Australia have been given a significant boost with the news that Billy Vunipola is now "very likely" to be fit to start.The number eight injured his ankle against Argentina 10 days ago but continues to improve in the build-up to the clash in Oita on Saturday. England have not won a World…
Can rugby’s top tier be broken?
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Saturday, 12 October 2019 17:15
By Rory Claydon Wake up to Money Too much money is focused on the big nations in rugby union, making it harder for others to reach the top tier, an ex-England international says. Rugby Union is played in 119 countries, but only four - England, New Zealand, South Africa and Australia - have won the World Cup since it started…
Wales' Adams aims to join try-scoring legends
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Monday, 14 October 2019 14:00
Wales wing Josh Adams is aiming to match the try tally of World Cup greats Jonah Lomu and Bryan Habana.Adams is joint top scorer in the 2019 tournament with Japan wing Kotaro Matsushima.Habana (2007), Lomu (1999) and Julian Savea (2015) have all scored eight tries at one tournament. "There are some legends there, it wouldn't be bad to join that…
Scotland need to stick with style despite early exit - Price
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Monday, 14 October 2019 10:09
Ali Price says there is no need for Scotland to change coaches or develop a new style, despite an early exit from the World Cup.The Scots fell short of the quarter-finals for only the second time after pool defeats by Ireland and Japan.But Price thinks Gregor Townsend is the right man to lead a squad full of emerging talent. "I…
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