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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
Ireland strive for colossal statement victory over South Africa at World Cup
This showdown between Ireland and the Springboks is loaded with more significance than supremacy in the pool with world’s top two teams colliding
Robert Kitson in Paris
22, Sep, 2023 @6:00 PM
Farrell’s Ireland gear up to meet South Africa’s might in heavyweight contest
Springboks’ nuke squad has dominated the pre-match agenda with size of challenge impossible to duck for Ireland, with the world No 1 ranking at stake
Robert Kitson in Paris
21, Sep, 2023 @7:05 PM
‘Ridiculous’ Sexton an inspiration as Ireland prepare for South Africa
The forward James Ryan said he believes Johnny Sexton’s presence and ‘narky edge’ take the team up a notch with key pool game looming
Robert Kitson in Tours
20, Sep, 2023 @11:01 PM
South Africa go big and bold with reboot of forward heavy bench against Ireland
Eben Etzebeth is fit to face Ireland and has been included in a power-laden South Africa side for the pivotal Pool B match on Saturday
Robert Kitson in Paris
19, Sep, 2023 @5:50 PM
The Breakdown | Portugal prove that gallant defeat is preferable to England’s robotic rugby
Minnows have played with passion and skill to light up a World Cup in which Steve Borthwick’s side have shown little flair
Robert Kitson in Paris
19, Sep, 2023 @9:30 AM
England use lucky break to beat Japan but bonus-point win marred by boos
Joe Marler inadvertently headed the ball, leading to Courtney Lawes scoring a try that broke Japan’s resistance as England won 34-12
Robert Kitson at the Stade de Nice
17, Sep, 2023 @9:07 PM
Louis Rees-Zammit sets Wales on way to Rugby World Cup win against Portugal
Dewi Lake, Jac Morgan and Taulupe Faletau also scored tries in Wales’s 28-8 bonus-point victory against Portugal in a World Cup Pool C match
Robert Kitson at the Stade de Nice
16, Sep, 2023 @6:45 PM
Japan in mood to write new chapter of sporting romance against England
A significant shock is brewing at this tournament and Japan have a rich history of providing huge World Cup upsets with England awaiting them on Sunday
Robert Kitson in Nice
15, Sep, 2023 @5:36 PM
‘We’re definitely going to score some tries’: Daly has faith in England attack
Elliot Daly believes England will build, starting against Japan, on the steely defence and kicking that saw off Argentina
Robert Kitson in Le Touquet
14, Sep, 2023 @9:00 PM
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