Taller players need to put in extra effort when tackling
Wallabies flanker David Pocock believes taller players are more likely to be penalised for high tackles under the tight regime at …
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07 Oct 2019, 19:49
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Rassie Erasmus' stern warning for South Africa ahead of Canada clash
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has left his side with a stern warning ahead of their final Pool B match against Canada.
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07 Oct 2019, 16:55
England wait on Billy Vunipola ankle injury update ahead of 'Le Crunch'
Vunipola failed to appear for the second-half of a 39-10 victory over Argentina on Saturday.
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07 Oct 2019, 8:20
Townsend gambles with team to play Russia
Gregor Townsend has made 14 changes to his Scotland line-up ahead of Wednesday’s vital World Cup clash with the Russia in Shizuo…
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07 Oct 2019, 6:48
Typhoon could leave Ireland on brink of World Cup elimination
Typhoon Hagibis has formed off the south coast of Japan and could see Ireland's final Pool A clash with Samoa called off.
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07 Oct 2019, 4:13
Wales make changes for blockbuster World Cup clash with Fiji
Wales have made changes for their clash with Fiji, which could yet prove to be a banana skin fixture for Warren Gatland's side.
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06 Oct 2019, 22:53
Only one team can stop the All Blacks according to ex-World Cup-winning coach
The All Blacks are "unquestionably the favourites" to win the World Cup, but there remains one team that can challenge for the wor…
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06 Oct 2019, 20:42
'It's something we need to look at' - Toutai Kefu highlights reason behind Tonga's early World Cup exit
Tonga were denied a chance at qualifying for a maiden World Cup quarter-final after nearly tipping up France in what would have be…
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06 Oct 2019, 18:40
Rassie Erasmus hoses down racism claims after Makazole Mapimpi excluded from white-player celebrations in private team joke
South African coach Rassie Erasmas was quick to explain why winger Makazole Mapimpi was excluded from celebrations at the end of t…
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06 Oct 2019, 17:51
'It's been a few years since England made such an impact' - France confident for Le Crunch fixture
France delivered another less-than-impressive performance in their latest World Cup win, a 23-21 over a fast-finishing Tonga side,…
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06 Oct 2019, 17:17
'Haven't seen him like that': Steve Hansen's epic halftime spray to All Blacks
Dane Coles said he would describe Steve Hansen's verbal spray of the All Blacks as a nine out of 10 on the Richter scale.
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06 Oct 2019, 16:26
'I had a hole in my back where the muscle had just stopped working'
Jake Ball is playing a key role for Wales at the World Cup after overcoming an injury list which includes a biceps rupture, concus…
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06 Oct 2019, 11:37
Brunel admits inconsistent France 'still have work to do'
Les Bleus were able to hold on for the win to maintain their 100 per cent record in the tournament, despite a mixed performance ag…
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06 Oct 2019, 11:12
Hansen: 'We didn't turn up with the right attitude'
Steve Hansen was disappointed with New Zealand's start against Namibia on Sunday, with the All Blacks only leading 10-9 with 30 mi…
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06 Oct 2019, 10:18
'We've just been getting as much food into him as we can'
Wales lock Adam Beard is set to join full World Cup training this week as he continues his recovery from appendix surgery, which r…
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06 Oct 2019, 9:07
Ford: 'We can't fall into that trap'
After beating Argentina on Saturday England became the first team to secure passage into the knockout phase of the World Cup.
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06 Oct 2019, 6:53
Italy pair handed bans for horror tackle on Vermeulen
Italy props Andrea Lovotti and Nicola Quaglio both attended a disciplinary hearing in Tokyo on Sunday.
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06 Oct 2019, 6:35
Aki hoping to achieve 'proud' moment against Samoa
Aki was born in Auckland to Samoan parents and starred with the Chiefs before joining Connacht in 2014.
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06 Oct 2019, 6:13
Eddie Jones to miss funeral of former coach to remain with England squad
Jones had considered departing Japan after Thursday’s team announcement to attend the funeral service of former Randwick coach J…
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06 Oct 2019, 5:35
France survive late Tonga rally to setup shootout with England
Tonga scored three tries against France but Les Bleus survived to keep their bid to top Pool C intact.
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06 Oct 2019, 5:10
