France overcame stern resistance from a pumped-up Canada side to run out fairly comfortable 41-18 winners, although after 58 minutes the gaps had been down to six points, when Nathan…
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World Cup 2015: Wales 23-13 Fiji
A full review of Wales' win over Fiji at the Millennium Stadium
Shut down Pocock or it’s over for England
It comes as no surprise but Michael Cheika confirmed on Thursday that England will face the world’s leading breakdown duo in their do-or-die clash at Twickenham on Saturday. David Pocock…
Unheralded Jared Payne underlines his importance to Ireland
By Mark Coughlan Two games, two wins, 94 point scored and just two tries conceded. It’s a thankless task playing two perceived minnows of the game first up, but Ireland…
World Cup 2015: Tonga 35-21 Namibia
A combination of power from the pack and scintillating skills from the backs took Tonga to a bonus-point win over Namibia, but the Africans wowed the crowd with some gung-ho…
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’…
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,…
World Cup 2015: Ireland 44-10 Romania
Ireland never looked troubled as they cruised past Romania 44-10 at Wembley in front of a record World Cup crowd of 89,267. The wide men profited with Keith Earls and…
World Cup 2015: Scotland 39-16 USA
In the first-half some aggressive defensive hit from the Eagles unsettled Scotland and a well-worked try from young Saracen Titi Lamositele that was the difference between the sides. In the…
World Cup 2015: Australia 65-3 Uruguay
A full review of Australia's 11-try win over Uruguay at Villa Park