Italy 53 Russia 17 – match report

Two tries apiece for Tommaso Benvenuti and Giulio Toniolatti plus a towering performance from Sergio Parisse saw Italy notch a resounding 53-17 win over Russia on Tuesday. The Azzurri secured…

Who will reach the Quarter-Finals?

To help you through the 48 matches, ITV has put together a sensational line-up of former winners as part of their coverage team, which will be fronted by Steve Rider.…

Waldrom flies out as England cover

LEICESTER TIGERS No 8 Thomas Waldrom will fly out from England tonight (Monday) as precautionary cover for Nick Easter who continues to have treatment on his back. Waldrom, part of…

Exeter much more than just underdogs

When Exeter Chiefs arrived in the Premiership last year few thought it more than a flash in the pan; a plucky amateur stepping up for a shot at the big…

Wales 17 Samoa 10 heading for last eight

Wales survived a scare from Samoa to emerge 17-10 victors in a fiercely contested Pool D clash on Sunday. The islanders, who had won both previous Rugby World Cup encounters…

France 46 Canada 19

A hat-trick of tries from Vincent Clerc helped France on the way to a 46-19 victory over Canada in their Pool match at McLean Park. Damian Traille also went over…