What the ruck?! England star escapes tackle ban
England star Piers Francis has escaped a ban despite pleading guilty for a high tackle at the Rugby World Cup, avoiding the fate of four other players who were suspended for illegal hits.
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What was he thinking? The Irish brain explosion that sealed shock World Cup loss
It will be the moment that haunts him forever. With Ireland trailing Japan 19-12 and time up, Conor Murray passed to Joey Carbery, on his goal line. His next move would shock the world.
Rugby stars share awkward kiss
The Welsh were pretty excited about knocking off the Wallabies at the World Cup and among the giant grins was a rather toothy smooch.
The Incredible Schalk! Veteran delivers as Boks thump Namibia
Playing out of position at No 8, the 38-year-old Schalk Brits produced a star turn as the Springbosks predictably cruised to a 57-3 Rugby World Cup win against minnows Namibia.
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England gamble on Burgess for Wales clash
SAM Burgess has been given a starting role at centre for England’s pivotal Rugby World Cup match against Wales at Twickenham this weekend.
What Americans think of Rugby World Cup
WHEN an Aussie with no clue about the NFL live blogged Jarryd Hayne’s first game for the 49ers, America lost its mind. Now it’s Australia’s turn.
Dynamic Wallabies duo out to cause more havoc
THE dynamic Wallabies back row duo of David Pocock and Michael Hooper have a newsflash for future opponents: we will only get better together with each game.
Bonus points never entered Wallabies thinking
FOUR wins is more important than four tries – that was the message from the Wallabies camp after they missed pocketing a bonus-point against Fiji at the RWC.
How Hooper cost us the bonus point
THE Wallabies really don’t seem to care about the bonus point, but they really should. A Wallabies great reckons it could bite them on the bum.
Pocock drives Wallabies to winning start
TWO first-half tries and a dominant performance from David Pocock helped the Wallabies kick off their World Cup campaign with a scratchy win over Fiji.
5 things we learned from Wallabies win
A MAJOR concern has emerged for the Wallabies from their World Cup opener but also a potentially tournament-defining strength featuring David Pocock.
Player ratings: How the Wallabies fared against Fiji
THE Wallabies’ World Cup is finally underway. And the 28-13 victory over a spirited Fiji had two clear stellar performances. Who starred and who stuttered?
Standing room only for opening night
MIKE Colman finds himself outnumbered and out of pocket as the Wallabies World Cup odyssey begins in a Cardiff cauldron that felt like ‘Twickers in Suva’.
France too classy for ‘The Oaks’
HEAVYWEIGHTS France have proven too classy for Romania, beating ‘The Oaks’ 38-11 in their Rugby World Cup match in London.
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