Mark Bennett scored two tries and captain Greig Laidlaw kicked 20 points as Scotland destroyed World Cup giantkillers Japan 45-10 on Wednesday. Japan’s heroics beating South Africa 34-32 left them …
England are set to reshape their midfield if Jonathan Joseph is ruled out of this weekend’s World Cup match against Wales with Owen Farrell set to start at fly-half and …
South Africa on Wednesday brought back big guns such as Willie le Roux and Duane Vermeulen to tackle Samoa in the World Cup on Saturday in eight changes to the …
They’re a step behind, but the Australian second XV will have a chance to force coach Michael Cheika’s hand when they take the spotlight against Uruguay on Sunday. Cheika rolled …
In his own words, Wallabies bolter Sean McMahon didn’t travel all the way to England to hold tackling pads – he’s at the Rugby World Cup to make an impact. …
The wounded Springboks believe they can still win the Rugby World Cup despite the humiliation inflicted by the defeat at the hands of Japan, star flanker Francois Louw said. “Our …
Dynamic centre Wesley Fofana must stop pressuring himself to live up to his billing as the star of French rugby, assistant boss Patrice Lagisquet has said ahead of France’s Rugby …
Former All Blacks skipper Sean Fitzpatrick has hailed coach Michael Cheika’s transformation of the Wallabies and believes the two-time champions are good enough to win a third Rugby World Cup. …
Australia had managed to keep their low-key Rugby World Cup build-up going right through the first weekend of the tournament – before it hit them like a big yellow bus …
As youngsters, Nemani Nadolo and Tevita Kuridrani used to head down to the village beach on Fiji’s Coral Coast during the school holidays and mess around with a rugby ball. …
Japan coach Eddie Jones says his giant-killers are ready to run Scotland “off their feet” in their World Cup clash on Wednesday because they’re the fitter side. Jones insists Japan, …
The All Blacks decision to field their second-string side against Namibia, under a new captain in Sam Cane, is part of the big picture they have taken of the World …
Namibia know they don’t have a chance in Thursday’s “ultimate challenge” against the All Blacks at Olympic Stadium, but have named a team they believe will do them proud against …
Scotland’s South African-born prop Willem Nel says he is not bent on avenging his compatriots shock World Cup defeat to Japan when he takes the field against the Brave Blossoms …
Sam Cane replaces Richie McCaw as All Blacks captain among 12 changes to New Zealand’s World Cup side to play Namibia at London’s Olympic Stadium on Thursday. Cane will be …
France’s star centre Wesley Fofana does not want his first appearance at this World Cup against Romania on Wednesday to end as it did for South Africa against Japan. The …
HOW AUSTRALIA’S WORLD CUP CLASH WITH FIJI IN CARDIFF IS SHAPING UP Games played: 19 Australia: 16 wins Fiji: 2 wins Drawn: 1 World Cup record: Australia: 33 wins, 8 …
Wallaby weapon Israel Folau has declared his desire to make this World Cup his own as he aims to carve out his own legacy – starting in the opening clash …
