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Rugby World Cup: Australia looking forward to facing England, says Michael Cheika
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Friday, 11 October 2019 08:57
Australia are already looking forward to a potential quarter-final against England, says coach Michael Cheika.England topped Pool C after their game against France was called off because of Typhoon Hagibis, while Australia are likely to finish second in Pool D. England coach Eddie Jones said "someone is smiling on" his side by giving them a two-week rest between fixtures. "They…
Australia 27-8 Georgia: Wallabies labour to Rugby World Cup victory
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Friday, 11 October 2019 05:57
England's likely World Cup last eight opponents Australia laboured to victory over Georgia in swirling wind and rain.With Typhoon Hagibis approaching Japan, the Wallabies took 22 minutes to open the scoring through Nic White's try.Michael Cheika's side held a slender 10-3 half-time advantage and saw Isi Naisarani sin-binned for a high tackle. A solo score from Marika Koroibete gave Australia…
Rugby World Cup 2019: Ireland play down Fukuoka pitch concerns for Samoa game
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Friday, 11 October 2019 00:14
Ireland scrum coach Greg Feek says the side cannot be fixated by potential playing surface problems during their final Pool A fixture against Samoa.The Fukuoka pitch was relaid after the last World Cup match at the venue between France and the USA, leading to concerns it may cut up on Saturday.A BBC Sport NI clip from Irish training on Friday…
'Japan motivated by achieving something great - not avoiding an embarrassment'
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Friday, 11 October 2019 00:04
Japan coach Jamie Joseph says his team are desperate to face Scotland at the Rugby World Cup on Sunday, and believes the Brave Blossoms deserve more respect for their unbeaten campaign so far.Typhoon Hagibis has already forced two matches to be cancelled, with the hosts' pivotal Pool A clash against the Scots in Yokohama also in the balance. A cancellation…
Tipuric to lead Wales as Gatland makes 13 changes for Uruguay
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Thursday, 10 October 2019 20:02
Flanker Justin Tipuric will captain Wales as head coach Warren Gatland makes 13 changes for their final World Cup pool match against Uruguay.Centre Hadleigh Parkes and wing Josh Adams are the only players remaining from Wednesday's win over Fiji.Lock Adam Beard makes his first World Cup appearance after recovering from appendix surgery. Wales have already achieved quarter-final qualification and need…
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Friday, 11 October 2019 00:45
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Friday, 11 October 2019 01:13
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Thursday, 10 October 2019 14:01
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Thursday, 10 October 2019 03:55
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Thursday, 10 October 2019 00:08
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Wednesday, 09 October 2019 22:51
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Wednesday, 09 October 2019 23:08
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Wednesday, 09 October 2019 16:59
Typhoon forces cancellation of England-France World Cup match
Wednesday, 09 October 2019 06:08
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Wednesday, 09 October 2019 07:44
Rugby World Cup: What does Typhoon Hagibis mean for England and Scotland?
Wednesday, 09 October 2019 02:11
Rugby World Cup 2019: Ireland training 'tasty' ahead of Samoa game
Wednesday, 09 October 2019 00:09
Eighteen games in 29 days for US Army vet making the most of the World Cup
Wednesday, 09 October 2019 00:42
Rugby World Cup: England prepare for typhoon disruption against France
Tuesday, 08 October 2019 23:50
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Tuesday, 08 October 2019 12:51
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Tuesday, 08 October 2019 07:47
Wales must make sure 'Fiji don't spoil the party'
Tuesday, 08 October 2019 01:49
Wilson welcomes 'massive burden' for second-string Scotland
Tuesday, 08 October 2019 04:05
'From pre-match dancer to England World Cup wing'
Tuesday, 08 October 2019 04:03
England game could be affected as typhoon changes course
Tuesday, 08 October 2019 06:06