It comes as no surprise but Michael Cheika confirmed on Thursday that England will face the world’s leading breakdown duo in their do-or-die clash at Twickenham on Saturday. David Pocock…
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Unheralded Jared Payne underlines his importance to Ireland
By Mark Coughlan Two games, two wins, 94 point scored and just two tries conceded. It’s a thankless task playing two perceived minnows of the game first up, but Ireland…
Saint-André experiments continue for France
Philippe Saint-André asked to be judged on the World Cup but after four years of experimenting, he’s still trying out new things with the competition in full flow. Playing players…
Tonga players eat in Nandos for 10 days in a row during World Cup stay in Exeter
Sportsmen are known for their strict diets and habitual meals before games, but the Tonga team at the Rugby World Cup have been frequenting a branch of Nandos during their…
Wales’ hopes eased by Fijian absences
Wales and Pacific Island teams have a long, painful history at World Cups but Warren Gatland’s men might have dodged a bullet ahead of their clash with Fiji on Thursday.…
England handed boost by likely return of Joseph for Australia clash
Stuart Lancaster’s selection dilemmas have been eased somewhat by the news that outside-centre Jonathan Joseph is likely to be fit for the game against Australia on Saturday. The Bath playmaker…
World Cup 2015: Tonga 35-21 Namibia
A combination of power from the pack and scintillating skills from the backs took Tonga to a bonus-point win over Namibia, but the Africans wowed the crowd with some gung-ho…
World Cup Highlights: Tonga 35-21 Namibia
Tonga triumphed over Namibia to gain their first win of the tournament at Sandy Park – watch the official World Cup highlights here. For the latest Rugby World subscription offers, click here. …
Scotland 39-16 USA: Five things we learnt
Nel is the man at tighthead Despite WP Nel only having a smattering of caps, the doughty South African-born prop has formed a crucial partnership with Al Dickinson in the…
Cheika: Australia are still the underdogs against England
Australia coach Michael Cheika insists his side will be the underdogs in their clash with England on Saturday, despite the host’s loss to Wales at the weekend. The Wallabies head…