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'We were nowhere near where we need to be' George North urges Wales to go up a gear for Wallabies

Victory for Wales against the Wallabies would leave them in sight of a World Cup quarter-final place.

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Online Editors
25 Sep 2019, 20:54

'Nobody is more annoyed and pissed off than the guys who have been grafting for the last four months'

Grant Gilchrist has hit back at the critics who have questioned Scotland’s commitment in the wake of their dismal World Cup open…

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Online Editors
25 Sep 2019, 19:22

England primed to cope with gruelling four-day turnaround, says Jones

Eddie Jones insists England are ready to be dragged out of their comfort zone when they seek to build World Cup momentum against t…

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Online Editors
25 Sep 2019, 19:11

Finn Russell: 'Frustration and anger is not how you win international Test matches'

Scotland's garbage effort in Yokohama left so much to be desired but Finn Russell claims they can't remain angry and frustrated if…

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Online Editors
25 Sep 2019, 10:19

George Ford: 'It's going to take some real good discipline and sticking to the plan'

England were made to sweat by plucky Tonga and amid the more humid conditions of Kobe, George Ford is expecting another day of gri…

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Online Editors
25 Sep 2019, 9:57

Kieran Crowley's excellent stint in Italy has been rewarded

Kieran Crowley took a risk when taking on the head coach job at Benetton but he has turned the struggling Treviso-based franchise …

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Online Editors
25 Sep 2019, 9:18

Even Italy talisman Sergio Parisse is getting a rest versus Canada

Fresh from their opening win over Namibia, Italy have decided to change 10 of their starting line-up for their next match against …

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Online Editors
25 Sep 2019, 8:58

One Japanese player reckons the hosts will beat Ireland by 13 points for one very good reason

Japan shocked the world with a 2015 win over South Africa and they are now gunning for another big scalp, believing they have what…

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Online Editors
25 Sep 2019, 7:11

World Cup potentially over for banned Reece Hodge

Wallabies winger Reece Hodge has been found guilty of a dangerous tackle charge and will serve a three-game suspension at the Worl…

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Online Editors
25 Sep 2019, 5:34

Michael Leitch set to be benched for Japan's clash with Ireland

The Brave Blossoms are ready to spring a surprise in selection.

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Online Editors
25 Sep 2019, 2:39

Samoan duo hit with citations for red card-worthy, dangerous tackles

World Rugby have confirmed what everyone watching Tuesday's match between Samoa and Russia already knew: Rey Lee-Lo and Motu Matu'…

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Online Editors
25 Sep 2019, 1:56

Wallabies on quest to unlock 'next level' defence

How to fracture the best defence in world rugby? It's a question the Wallabies have been asking themselves all week as they fine-t…

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Online Editors
25 Sep 2019, 1:09

Schalk Brits to captain Springboks from No8 for African World Cup derby against Namibia

The Springboks have rotated their squad for Saturday’s must-win cross-border battle with northern neighbours Namibia.

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Online Editors
25 Sep 2019, 0:41

Rugby Australia make astonishing Israel Folau claim

Sacked rugby union star Israel Folau admitted five months ago his controversial Instagram posts breached the sport's code of condu…

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Online Editors
25 Sep 2019, 0:20

South African fans turn on flyhalf Handre Pollard after disastrous opening World Cup game

His performance was described as a 'shocker' that 'single-handedly' cost the game, ranked even below that of Jerome Garces by one …

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Online Editors
25 Sep 2019, 0:00

Backstreet Boys hit 'I Want It That Way' inspiring Japan's World Cup journey

Japan are being spurred on by an unlikely anthem throughout their World Cup campaign.

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Online Editors
24 Sep 2019, 23:38

Fiji make wholesale changes for Uruguay

Coach John McKee has rung the changes as Fiji look to get off the mark in Pool D of the Rugby World Cup against minnows Uruguay.

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Online Editors
24 Sep 2019, 22:57

'He's a great threat for us' - How James O'Connor has changed the Wallabies for the better

The unlikely and heroic return of James O'Connor to test rugby has helped change the Wallabies for the better, according to two of…

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Online Editors
24 Sep 2019, 21:55

Eddie Jones prepares England to face '15 Donald Trumps' in USA World Cup clash

Eddie Jones is expecting the United States to provide a tough challenge for his England side in their World Cup meeting in Kobe on…

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Online Editors
24 Sep 2019, 20:49

Japan accuse Ireland's Cian Healy of illegal tactics

The tighthead prop could find himself directly facing down in-form Healy.

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Online Editors
24 Sep 2019, 19:36
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