Australia coach Michael Cheika insists his side will be the underdogs in their clash with England on Saturday, despite the host’s loss to Wales at the weekend. The Wallabies head…
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Billy Vunipola is out of the tournament with Nick Easter drafted in
Billy Vunipola has become the latest high-profile player to withdraw from the World Cup through injury, following the likes of Jean de Villiers, Yoann Huget, Grant Gilchrist and Scott Williams,…
Matthew Morgan handed first Wales start as Gatland names team to face Fiji
Matthew Morgan will be thrown in at the deep end on first start for Wales, being named at full-back for the crunch game against Fiji on Thursday. The 5ft 8in…
Argentina pose threat to France and Ireland
Whoever wins Pool D is likely to face the Pumas in the World Cup quarter-finals – and both France and Ireland know how tough that task is
Five things we learnt: England’s performance dissected
By Adam Hathaway Make your mind up We have been here before with Chris Robshaw. Three years ago, the England captain was embroiled in a ‘kick or not to kick’…
England 25-28 Wales: Five things we learnt
Remarkable game. Remarkable victory This was a truly monumental victory for Wales. A 28-25 win over England, at Twickenham, in England’s Rugby World Cup would be a defining win for…
Wales rise to second in World Rugby rankings after win over England
Wales have risen to their highest ever World Rugby ranking, having replaced Australia in second spot after their historic win over England at Twickenham. The win came at a cost,…
Ireland 44-10 Romania: Five Things we learnt
By Whiff of Cordite While the World Cup ‘went off’ around them, Ireland quietly went about their business against Romania – bonus point secured, no major injury concerns and some…
When will Gael Fickou’s talent be appreciated by France?
At 17, Gael Fickou was described by Shaun Edwards as the future of centre play, while Sir Clive Woodward believes he and Wesley Fofana could form the best midfield partnership in…
World Cup Highlights: Scotland 39-16 USA
Watch official World Cup highlights of Scotland's win over USA