Italian veteran flanker Mauro Bergamasco could be set to equal the record of appearing at five separate Rugby World Cup tournaments tomorrow if he comes off the bench against Canada. Since…
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Owen Farrell insists nothing has changed in his friendship with George Ford
When you’ve known someone a long time it takes a lot to disrupt that friendship, and Owen Farrell insists that even though he has replaced George Ford in the England…
Why Justin Tipuric is unlucky to miss out against England
by David Marsh In-form Welshman Justin Tipuric will have to settle for a spot on the replacements bench on Saturday when Wales travel to Twickenham for their pool A crunch…
“Who’s that?” Sam Burgess asks when questioned about Wales’ Scott Williams
Sam Burgess ruffled a few feathers in England’s press conference on Thursday by claiming not to know who Wales centre Scott Williams was. Williams reportedly said earlier that he would…
Georgia game has become a knockout match, says Argentina’s Lobbe
When Argentina face Georgia at Kingsholm today (Friday) they know that a defeat will leave their hopes of progressing from Pool C in tatters. Defeat against reigning champions New Zealand…
Pyrgos to captain Scotland as Cotter makes ten changes for USA game
Glasgow Warriors scrum-half Henry Pyrgos will captain Scotland against the USA having replaced Greig Laidlaw in the No 9 shirt from the win over Japan on Wednesday. Laidlaw scored 20…
World Cup 2015: New Zealand 58-14 Namibia
A full review of New Zealand's big win over Namibia at the Olympic Stadium
World Cup Highlights: New Zealand 58-14 Namibia
New Zealand eased to a bonus point victory over Namibia to secure their second win of the tournament at the Olympic Stadium – Watch official World Cup highlights here. For…
Poll: are you in favour of rugby adopting the six-point try?
At the moment the Welsh Premiership are trialling a new points system where a try is worth six points and all kicks – from drop-goals to penalties and conversions – are worth just…
Record scorer Pritchard comes out of retirement to answer Canada call-up
James Pritchard has been called into the Canada squad to replace the injured Liam Underwood despite having retired from international rugby last month. Pritchard, who is Canada’s record points scorer…