Tag: RWC2015
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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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The first week of the 2015 Rugby World Cup in pictures
The first week of the 2015 Rugby World Cup has been more than we could have possibly hoped for. From monumental, history-making upsets to the World Champions being solidly challenged, here is the first week of the tournament in pictures. [ffc-gallery] Click here to take a journey through the first week of the 2015…
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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.