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Unique fans, sporting upsets and a jar of marmite - what we love about this World Cup
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Tuesday, 08 October 2019 02:13
In case you haven't heard, the Rugby World Cup is in Asia for the first time.Taking place in Japan, the tournament feels completely different to its predecessors and both foreign and Japanese fans have been revelling in it.There are many things to love about a World Cup out east, some of which were expected and some which have come as…
Do you know your Cibi from your Calon Lan? Test your knowledge of Wales v Fiji
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Tuesday, 08 October 2019 02:54
Are you a die-hard aficionado who never misses a Pro14 match or casual TV punter who only switches on for the Six Nations and the World Cup?Put yourself to the test as we look ahead to the Pool D match between unbeaten Wales and Fiji in Pool D.And beware . . . as Wales found out to their cost in…
Fit-again Carbery 'happy at fly-half' for Ireland
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Tuesday, 08 October 2019 01:33
Ireland's Joey Carbery says he is enjoying playing at fly-half having recovered from an ankle knock.The Munster 10 was a late withdrawal from the squad that defeated Russia 35-0 in Pool A last Thursday.Carbery was initially selected as bench cover for several positions, including scrum-half, despite his very limited professional playing time there. "I did a bit of 10 today…
England talisman Vunipola still a doubt to face France
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Tuesday, 08 October 2019 01:39
Doubts continue to grow about the fitness of England's talismanic Billy Vunipola after the number eight sat out training in a surgical boot on Tuesday.Vunipola was taken off at half-time in the 39-10 win over Argentina on Saturday with ankle pain.The 26-year-old is now a serious doubt for England's final group game against France this weekend. "He's been in and…
Typhoon Hagibis: Rugby World Cup and F1 could be affected
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Monday, 07 October 2019 04:33
The organisers of the Rugby World Cup and Formula 1 bosses are monitoring a powerful typhoon forming to the south of Japan which could bring fierce winds and torrential rain over the weekend.Japan's Meteorological Agency (JMA) says Typhoon Hagibis is expected to reach the highest level of "violent".The JMA added: "It could be the strongest to hit Japan this year."…
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Monday, 07 October 2019 01:54
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Monday, 07 October 2019 03:40
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Monday, 07 October 2019 00:14
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Sunday, 06 October 2019 01:55
Italy props handed three-game bans for dangerous tip-tackle
Sunday, 06 October 2019 03:45
France beat Tonga to set up England showdown
Saturday, 05 October 2019 23:28
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Sunday, 06 October 2019 00:05
11-try All Blacks overpower spirited Namibia
Saturday, 05 October 2019 14:00
Wales lock Ball puts 'frustrating' catalogue of injuries behind him
Saturday, 05 October 2019 14:00
Scotland's Toolis fired up to grab World Cup chance
Saturday, 05 October 2019 00:04
Winning group would give Wales psychological boost - Gatland
Saturday, 05 October 2019 06:24
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Saturday, 05 October 2019 06:05
Japan beat Samoa to close in on quarter-finals
Saturday, 05 October 2019 02:27
Schmidt strikes the right balance for Ireland - Stockdale
Saturday, 05 October 2019 04:13
England qualify for World Cup quarter-finals with win over 14-man Argentina
Saturday, 05 October 2019 00:34
Seven-try Australia see off Uruguay to go top of Pool D
Friday, 04 October 2019 23:03