Category: North
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Scotland seeing blue sky after Japan but darker clouds to come
OPINION – Scotland navigated a potential storm against Japan at Kingsholm on Wednesday after fearing their worst nightmare when the Brave Blossoms upset South Africa.
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Former England back questions Lancaster’s decision on Burgess
LONDON – Former England back Austin Healey has questioned Stuart Lancaster’s decision to couple Brad Barritt and Sam Burgess in the midfield for England’s clash against Wales.
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Sam’s the man as Joseph to miss rest of pool stage
LONDON – Explosive England centre Jonathan Joseph has been replaced in the centres by league convert Sam Burgess for their match-up against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday.
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Invigorated Scotland tame lionhearted Blossoms
LONDON – Scotland have tamed the Brave Blossoms at Kingsholm in Gloucester 45-10 after blowing a tired Japan away in the second half.
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Disappointing Opening Ceremony eclipsed by weekend of rugby
After a spectacular weekend of rugby, the quality of the matches and the performance of the slightly smaller nations has taken the heat off a disappointing Opening Ceremony which was underlined by clumsy performers and obscure rugby reference. Now that the weekend has concluded, it’s important we take time now to regroup and take…
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Leinster’s McLaughlin forced to retire
LONDON – Former Ireland and Leinster player Kevin McLaughlin has been forced to retire from all forms of rugby after receiving strong medical advice.
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Allen ruled out of tournament as Wales’ nightmare continues
LONDON – Wales’ winger Cory Allen has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup after tearing his hamstring in Wales’ win over Uruguay in Cardiff on Sunday.
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Potential injuries overshadow big win over Uruguay
LONDON – Warren Gatland’s Wales’ injury nightmare just won’t end as potential injuries to some key players overshadowed their big 54-9 World Cup win over Uruguay.
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Canucks no match for Ireland in easy Cup opener
CARDIFF – Ireland have opened their Rugby World Cup account with a convincing 50-7 win over Canada at Millennium Stadium.
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It’s history for Georgia as their big D reigns supreme over Tonga
LONDON – Georgia have registered a hugely impressive 22-10 win over Tonga at Kingsholm in Gloucester on Saturday afternoon.