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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoCourage impresses Davies
FORMER Saracens hooker Schalk Brits will probably be back on the bench for South Africa’s next match against Italy but he...
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoRobinson: England can win the trophy and Tom Curry will be key
"Eddie has a squad that have learned from 2015 and now they're ready to deliver" - Robinson
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoRefereeing levels have been sub-standard, World Rugby admits
There have been a number of controversial decisions made so far at the World Cup
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoEngland make ten changes for USA as Slade misses out
Henry Slade's knee injury leaves England threadbare for cover at fly-half
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoIt’s going to get physical against Island warrior kings
Nick Cain previews England’s confrontation with Tonga in Sapporo today, kick off 11.15 Tongan heritage: Billy Vunipola. Below, Manu Tuilagi PICTURES:...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoEngland’s Pool of Death suddenly carries a deadly threat
NICK CAIN VERDICT SINCE Eddie Jones took over as England coach, there has been an assumption that the ‘Pool of Death’...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoHosts plot Scottish slaying
BLAIR Cowan fears his old Scotland team-mates are being lured into a Japanese World Cup trap, claiming the hosts have manipulated...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoSleeping giants? We’re wide awake
Captain: Blane Scully THE Yanks are coming! That is the message being broadcast from the USA camp ahead of their clash...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoWe must improve warns Brunel
FRENCH coach Jacques Brunel breathed a huge sigh of relief after his side scraped home after blowing a 17-point halftime lead....
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoRobinson: This is how England can win the trophy
By EUAN REEDIE Excited: Andy Robinson ANDY ROBINSON has backed England for 2019 Rugby World Cup glory – as long as...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoWallabies comeback dodges banana skin
By GARY FITGERALD Revving it up: Samu Kerevi scores Australia’s fifth try PICTURE: Getty Images Breakaway: Waisea Nayacalevu puts Fiji 21-12...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoProud Parisse hopes for the best
SERGIO Parisse will start his record-equaling fifth World Cup by leading Italy out against Namibia. The 36-year-old No.8 will join his...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoMcKee: Hodge deserved a yellow
JOHN McKee claimed the decision by fellow Kiwi Ben O’Keeffe not to punish Reece Hodge for a no-arms tackle was crucial...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoAlun Wyn: We’re like athletes on the blocks
By ALEX BYWATER Controversy: Rob Howley Best of all time in Welsh colours? Alun Wyn Jones PICTURE: Getty Images IN WHAT...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoJapan gets its sense of proportion just right
THERE is a strong appreciation of detail and proportion in Japanese culture, as well as a deep sense of tradition, and...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoThese Georgians are powerful men warns Tipuric
Game plan: Justin Tipuric JUSTIN Tipuric insists Wales will have to find a middle ground between playing too loosely and getting...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoDump the penalty kick-off farce
WHEN it comes to over-complicating the tiebreaker in the event of a drawn World Cup final – semi-final, or quarter- final...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoIt’s party time as Japan tame the growly Bear
By NICK CAIN Hero: Kotaro Matsushima completes his hat-trick for Japan A HAT-TRICK of tries by dashing wing Kotaro Matsushima put...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoJapan’s not quite so perfect!
WORLD Rugby kicked off the tournament on Tuesday with an opening Press conference and a reminder of what have been. The...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoPressure got to us–Joseph
JAPANare targeting a firstever quarter-final but coach Jamie Joseph knows their aerial weakness must be addressed ahead of their match against...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoRoll up for £34 scarves
THE World Cup Megastore in Tokyo’s Shinjuku district was doing a roaring trade on Friday afternoon as fans flocked into the...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoCome on Samoa, let’s have one big upset!
BRENDAN GALLAGHER recalls the glory of Samoa and asks when will it return at the World Cup? Talent: Chris Vui Right:...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoWhen the Beast met Mickey
SOME of South Africa’s players visited Tokyo Disneyland, situated next to their hotel, but Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira gave it a miss....
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoExpect a reaction after Rob’s departure
Leader: Jonathan Davies has stepped up to help shape the attack in Rob Howley’s absence PICTURE: Getty Images THIS Welsh squad...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoPiano man Patchell gets in tune
Musical: Rhys Patchell CHOIRMASTER Rhys Patchell couldn’t contain his joy after finding a piano at Wales’ team hotel in Toyota. The...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoAll Blacks give proof they’re still the boss
By NICK CAIN Leap: Pieter-Steph du Toit scores for South Africa Scintillating: New Zealand’s George Bridge scores their first try after...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoBogey-man Burgess is gone but not forgotten
THE ghost of Sam Burgess continues to haunt England as their former centre features on promotional posters for the World Cup....
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoEastern promise delivered
Brendan Gallagher sees a nation present a stunning face and another display raw grit What it’s all about: Richie McCaw holds...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoOpen or closed roof? Luckily it’s not a matter for debate
WALES face Georgia at the City of Toyota Stadium on Monday and the venue is eerily similar to Cardiff ‘s Principality...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoHOW ALL THE OTHER WORLD CUPS STARTED
1987 New Zealand v Italy (Eden Park): The ceremony consisted of schoolkids and scouts shambling around the ground with the 16...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoWilliams is Wales’ card sharp
AFTER a tumultuous week and the departure of attack coach Rob Howley for alleged betting breaches, Wales turned to online games,...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoNothing’s changed by this insists Hansen
STEVE Hansen hailed his side’s first win of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in defence of their title, but maintained that...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoNeil has a break
JAPAN provides a unique cultural and gastronomic experience – so Wales skills coach Neil Jenkins took matters into his own hands...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoSmart All Blacks kick the Springboks into disarray
JEREMY GUSCOTT Galloping in: Scott Barrett runs home from 30m to score the All Blacks second try PICTURES: Getty Images WHAT...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoStay young with rugby
TOSHIO Yasuda, 88, is the oldest of the 13,000 World Cup volunteers chosen from 38,000 applicamts. “I get a lot of...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoLedesma blames ref for French survival
From ADAM HATHAWAY Early promise: Gael Fikou scores the first French try PICTURES: Getty Images Fightback: Julian Montoya celebrates scoring Argentina’s...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoTownsend powers up as injury hits Irish backline
By SAM JACKSON Strengths and weaknesses: Jordan Larmour JORDAN Larmour starts at full-back for Ireland after Rob Kearney was ruled out...
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoEngland name team for Rugby World Cup opener
Eddie Jones chooses to go with Ford, Farrell and 'kamikaze kids' Tom Curry and Sam Underhill
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoItaly can shock the world, warns Conor O’Shea
Can Italy give Sergio Parisse the fairytale farewell he deserves before retiring?
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoDarcy Graham can prove small is dangerous for Scotland and Townsend
The Edinburgh wing has high hopes for Scotland in a Pool where Ireland, Japan and Samoa are their rivals
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoHard graft paying off as Marland Yarde nears comeback for Sale Sharks
Yarde is making tremendous progress on his way back from a catastrophic knee injury
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoGatland: Rob Howley is devastated by the allegations
Wales coach Warren Gatland has for the first time after Rob Howley's betting allegations went public
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/ 6 years agoWales coach Rob Howley sent home on the eve of the Rugby World Cup
A huge bombshell for Warren Gatland and the Wales camp to deal with
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoI’ll prove Eddie was wrong to drop me, says Nathan Hughes
“You train all your life for a big goal like the World Cup and sometimes you have obstacles put in your...
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Featured
/ 6 years agoProfile – Russia: How the Bear came in from the cold at last
Brendan Gallagher charts Russia's tortuous path to the World Cup
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Featured
/ 6 years agoJapan will go ballistic if Blossoms bloom at Rugby World Cup
Nick Cain sets out the teams who are likely to be in the quarter-finals, and pegs Japan and Fiji to be...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoLoss of Burger and Bothma are big blows for underpowered African minnows
NAMIBIA THE Namibians have conceded 1,148 points in their 19 World Cup games over the years with their goodnatured if doomed...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoEtzebeth probe hits the Boks
By RAYMOND WILSON SOUTH AFRICA Under investigation: Second row Eben Etzebeth PROSECUTORS in South Africa are investigating if Springbok lock Eben...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoWe have the ability to shock warns O’Shea
ITALY Trust in the world’s No.1 mouthguard brand www.shockdoctor.co.uk Parting shot: Sergio Parisse is one of the Italy legends about to...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 6 years agoJapan will go ballistic if Blossoms bloom
Nick Cain predicts England will reach the semi-final – but then what? Read on… Expert tutelage: John McKee has improved Fiji’s...
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