Tag: Rugby World Cup
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Billy Vunipola out of Rugby World Cup
LONDON – If Saturday night’s loss to Wales wasn’t bad enough, England have now lost one of their big guns in Saracens’ no.8 Billy Vunipola
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Jean de Villiers retires after being ruled out of RWC with fractured jaw
LONDON – South Africa’s Rugby World Cup campaign has been made that much harder with captain Jean de Villiers ruled out of the rest of the tournament with a fractured jaw.
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Wales shock England after being down and out
LONDON – The upsets at the Rugby World Cup continue to roll with Wales handing the hosts their first defeat of the tournament, winning 28-25 in front of a packed house at Twickenham.
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Springboks bounce back with win over Samoa
LONDON – A little bit more balance was restored to the rugby world after a hungry South Africa accounted for a fired up Samoan side 46-6 at Villa Park.
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A disappointing Italy edges Canada
LONDON – Italy Coach Jacques Brunel will be almost forced to play injured captain Sergio Parisse against Ireland whether the veteran is fit or not after Italy edged Canada 23-18
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What’s with Warren’s grizzly demeanour?
OPINION – The Rugby World Cup is a once in a lifetime opportunity for some players and coaches
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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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Australia see off an impressive Fiji
LONDON – The Wallabies have opened their Rugby World Cup campaign with a rusty but adequate 28-13 win against a resurgent Fiji