Canada and Japan played out only the third draw in the history of the Rugby World Cup, finishing 23-23 at McLean Park on Tuesday. The two teams also drew in…
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Italy get bonus point win – Italy 27 USA 10
First-half tries from Sergio Parisse, Luciano Orquera and Martin Castrogiovanni propelled Italy on their way to a 27-10 victory in their Pool C match with USA at Trafalgar Park on…
Wallaby Wycliff Palu returns to Australia
Wallabies No 8 Wycliff Palu is returning to Australia. The 29 year-old limped out of his 38th Test match last weekend in Wellington after suffering the reoccurrence of a hamstring…
Ireland Odds On For Semi Final Berth
With three wins from three, Ireland are now 8/11 with Ladbrokes to go further than ever before and reach the semi-final of the Rugby World Cup. As they head into…
Wales 81 Namibia 7 – Review, Key Stats and Reaction
Rugby World Cup debutant Scott Williams scored three tries as Wales ran out easy 81-7 winners over Namibia in a Pool D match at Stadium Taranaki on Monday. Williams’ first…
Argentina 13 Scotland 12 – Report, Stats…breathless
A pressure-packed arm wrestle in atrocious conditions ended in high drama with Argentina defeating Scotland 13-12 in their Pool B match. They clinched the winning try through substitute Lucas Gonzalez…
World Cup Quotes of the Day – Sun 25 September
“For me, personally I need to get to know (how it feels to have a girlfriend) because that’s obviously what makes them better gentlemen, but I am looking for one…
Waldrom joins England squad – Nick Easter stays
Thomas Waldrom has been confirmed as the new member of England’s World Cup squad, replacing Andrew Sheridan, who returned home last week with a shoulder injury. The No 8 linked…
Ireland 62 – Russia 12 – Report, Facts, Reaction
Ireland stayed unbeaten in Pool C after cruising home 62-12 against Russia at Rotorua International Stadium on Sunday night. Ireland stamped their class late in the opening half when they…
Samoa 27 Fiji 7 – Match review, Key Facts & Reaction
Goalkicker Tusi Pisi was Samoa’s hero in their 27-7 victory over Fiji at Eden Park. Although the Samoans are better-known for their free-flowing rugby, it was the fly half’s 15-point contribution…