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World Rugby to reject plate competition for emerging nations at World Cups
World Rugby is set to reject the idea of emerging nations competing in a ‘plate’ competition running alongside the main event at future World Cups
Robert Kitson in Paris
04, Oct, 2023 @11:58 AM
No-nonsense Wales intend to stay ‘on-script’ and avenge Georgia shock
Warren Gatland’s side – fresh from thrashing Australia – will be confident of victory that will see them top World Cup Pool C
Robert Kitson in Versailles
03, Oct, 2023 @6:32 PM
The Breakdown | Five big takeaways from the first half of the Rugby World Cup
From the right way to play to how to continue the minnows’ progress, there have been many talking points in France so far
Robert Kitson
03, Oct, 2023 @9:51 AM
Eddie Jones claims overuse of video referees is ruining World Cup for fans
The Australia coach has claimed that excessive TMO reviews are making the game too stop-start and having a negative effect on crowd behaviour
Robert Kitson in Saint-Étienne
02, Oct, 2023 @3:23 PM
Eddie Jones and Australia keep hopes alive after bonus-point Portugal win
The Wallabies beat Portugal 34-14 but now need an unlikely win by Os Lobos against Fiji in their final pool game for Australia to reach the last eight
Robert Kitson at the Stade Geoffroy Guichard
01, Oct, 2023 @6:08 PM
Smith hat-trick inspires New Zealand to World Cup demolition job on Italy
Aaron Smith scored a hat-trick in New Zealand’s emphatic victory as they demolished Italy in their pool match at the Rugby World Cup
Robert Kitson at OL Stadium
29, Sep, 2023 @9:01 PM
Eddie Jones Show Trial rolls on amid intensifying Wallabies blowback
Australia’s abject World Cup has only heightened the frostiness on either side of the barricades with Eddie Jones’ future increasingly uncertain
Robert Kitson in Saint-Étienne
29, Sep, 2023 @4:41 PM
Judgment day for All Blacks against Italy side fuelled by added incentives
New Zealand face a must-win encounter with an improving Azzurri team coached by former All Black Kieran Crowley
Robert Kitson in Lyon
28, Sep, 2023 @7:48 PM
The Breakdown | Progress of Wales and Ireland serves as advert for old-school coaching nous
While Warren Gatland’s team have risen like a phoenix from the ashes, Andy Farrell has his sights set on the ultimate prize
Robert Kitson
26, Sep, 2023 @10:00 AM
World Cup holy grail is now in sight for Ireland after surviving modern classic
Victory over world champions South Africa proved to players and fans that Andy Farrell’s side can win on the biggest stage
Robert Kitson in Paris
25, Sep, 2023 @12:00 AM
Gareth Anscombe helps Wales sail into quarter-finals after easy Australia win
Wales scored three tries and Gareth Anscombe 23 points as they beat Australia 40-6 to guarantee Warren Gatland’s side a place in the last eight
Robert Kitson at OL Stadium
24, Sep, 2023 @9:06 PM
Sexton steers Ireland to victory as South Africa pay penalty for poor kicking
Ireland edged a physical encounter against South Africa in the pool stage of the Rugby World Cup, with Johnny Sexton starring in a 13-8 victory
Robert Kitson at the Stade de France
23, Sep, 2023 @9:10 PM
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