Matthew Morgan will be thrown in at the deep end on first start for Wales, being named at full-back for the crunch game against Fiji on Thursday. The 5ft 8in…
Tournaments
Argentina pose threat to France and Ireland
Whoever wins Pool D is likely to face the Pumas in the World Cup quarter-finals – and both France and Ireland know how tough that task is
Five things we learnt: England’s performance dissected
By Adam Hathaway Make your mind up We have been here before with Chris Robshaw. Three years ago, the England captain was embroiled in a ‘kick or not to kick’…
England 25-28 Wales: Five things we learnt
Remarkable game. Remarkable victory This was a truly monumental victory for Wales. A 28-25 win over England, at Twickenham, in England’s Rugby World Cup would be a defining win for…
Wales rise to second in World Rugby rankings after win over England
Wales have risen to their highest ever World Rugby ranking, having replaced Australia in second spot after their historic win over England at Twickenham. The win came at a cost,…
Ireland 44-10 Romania: Five Things we learnt
By Whiff of Cordite While the World Cup ‘went off’ around them, Ireland quietly went about their business against Romania – bonus point secured, no major injury concerns and some…
When will Gael Fickou’s talent be appreciated by France?
At 17, Gael Fickou was described by Shaun Edwards as the future of centre play, while Sir Clive Woodward believes he and Wesley Fofana could form the best midfield partnership in…
World Cup Highlights: Scotland 39-16 USA
Watch official World Cup highlights of Scotland's win over USA
World Cup Highlights: Australia 65-3 Uruguay
Watch official World Cup highlights of Australia's win over Uruguay
World Cup 2015: Ireland 44-10 Romania
Ireland never looked troubled as they cruised past Romania 44-10 at Wembley in front of a record World Cup crowd of 89,267. The wide men profited with Keith Earls and…