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Two-try Tuilagi powers England past Tonga
A first-half double from Manu Tuilagi and a late bonus-point sealing try by substitute Luke Cowan-Dickie gave England the perfect start to their Rugby World Cup campaign.
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Australia
Wallabies' Reece Hodge cited for dangerous tackle against Fiji
Wallabies winger Reece Hodge faces an uncertain future at the Rugby World Cup after being cited for a dangerous tackle during their opening win over Fiji in Sapporo.
Ireland display credentials to tackle Rugby World Cup heavyweights
Less than 24 hours after the All Blacks had taken care of Springboks, the Irish provided a Rugby World Cup message of their own that will have anyone doubting their claims as potential tournament winners re-evaluating their assessment.
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Ireland hammer Scotland whilst Italy go top of pool B
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Saturday & Sunday's Pool Matches
Scoring burst helps Italy to win against Namibia
Italy scored three tries within the space of 10 minutes either side of halftime to give themselves some breathing room against a stubborn Namibia before recording a 47-22 win in their Pool B opener at the Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Osaka on Sunday.
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Another chapter writes itself into All Blacks-Springboks folklore
This game must be remembered as one of the all-time great World Cup clashes, one that only adds to the All Blacks-Springboks rivalry that continues to deliver and may yet feature another chapter back in Yokohama on Nov. 2.
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All Blacks thank Mo'unga but heap praise on Boks flyer Kolbe
Cheslin Kolbe finished with a match-high 128 metres from nine runs with three clean breaks and having left no less than 11 defenders clutching at thin air, but he could not get the Springboks over the line in Yokohama.
Wallabies maul their way out of Sapporo stunner
Four years on from the corresponding matchday that delivered The Miracle of Brighton, the 2019 Rugby World Cup very nearly provided The Stunner in Sapporo after the Flying Fijians gave the Wallabies an almighty scare on Saturday afternoon.
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Cheika 'not looking for perfection' after struggle vs. Fiji
Australia head coach Michael Cheika has admitted that his side's victory over Fiji in the World Cup was far from perfect.
Lopez drop goal sees France past Argentina
France dominated the first half and just about held on in the second to edge Argentina 23-21 in a thrilling Rugby World Cup Pool C clash at Tokyo Stadium.
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France beat Argentina in World Cup thriller
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Rugby World Cup sweeps into Asia for first time on a sea of red and white
Any thought that the tournament's first foray into Asia wouldn't be embraced by the people of Japan was blown away on opening night.
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The best 25 players at Rugby World Cup 2019
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Rugby World Cup
The chaos of the ruck: What the heck is actually going on in a rugby pile?
Far from being simply a mad scramble, a rugby ruck has no shortage of technique and regulations around it. Oh, and some dark arts as well, of course...
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Rugby
Love, rugby and a sport's crucial battle with concussion
On the eve of the Rugby World Cup, Tom Hamilton assesses how far the game has come and how far it still has to go in its understanding of the most prevalent -- and damaging -- injury in rugby.
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What is a concussion protocol? Sport by sport, there's no single solution
Reporters from across ESPN give their insights on how sport has been impacted by the increasing awareness of concussion.
Super Rugby
Early starts for Super Rugby in 2020
Everything happens earlier in Super Rugby next year in changes that SANZAAR hopes will make the faltering product more successful in the Australian marketplace.
Rugby
Israel Folau launches court action over Rugby Australia dismissal
Israel Folau has confirmed that he has commenced legal action against Rugby Australia and the NSW Waratahs for unfair dismissal.
Rugby Championship
Does James O'Connor finally have the maturity to match his talent?
James O'Connor's third dawn in Australian rugby has hit the horizon. Eleven years after he made his professional debut, the 29-year-old has the chance to change a career narrative that is otherwise one of Australian rugby's most frustrating tales.
Rugby Championship
James O'Connor eyes Springboks Test after Reds deal
James O'Connor's Wallabies' career may get a reboot as soon as this weekend with the star utility now available to play South Africa after signing a Super Rugby deal with Queensland.
Rugby
Parramatta forward Tepai Moeroa switches codes to rugby, Waratahs
Parramatta Eels second-rower Tepai Moeroa has set his sights on winning back the Bledisloe Cup for Australia after he switches codes to rugby union next season.
Rugby
Wallaby Taniela Tupou robbed of phone in South Africa
Wallabies prop Taniela Tupou has suffered minor cuts to his arm after having his phone snatched in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Super Rugby
Bernard Foley leaves Waratahs for overseas opportunities
Bernard Foley has quit Super Rugby after 119 games in the NSW Waratahs' Sky Blue to pursue opportunities overseas.
Super Rugby
Beauden Barrett moves north, extends New Zealand contract
All Blacks star five-eighth Beauden Barrett has committed to New Zealand rugby for four more years but has announced a seismic domestic shift from the Hurricanes to the Blues.
Rugby
Will Genia, Quade Cooper sign for same Japanese club
Will Genia and Quade Cooper will join Japan's Kintetsu Liners following the Rugby World Cup, the club announced on Thursday.
Rugby
Richie Mo'unga's poise gives new life to All Blacks' No. 10 debate
Richie Mo'unga's form for the Crusaders in their run to a 10th Super Rugby title could yet thrust All Blacks coach Steve Hansen back into a debate over his fly-half options that he thought was long done and dusted.
Rugby
Crusaders dynasty achieved, do All Blacks beckon for Scott Robertson?
Crusaders boss Scott Robertson made history on Saturday, becoming the first player to win three straight Super Rugby titles as a player and then a coach. A dynasty achieved, his All Blacks coaching case is a compelling one.
Super Rugby
Crusaders secure record 10th Super Rugby title
The Crusaders clinched their 10th Super Rugby title with a tight 19-3 victory over the Jaguares in chilly conditions at Rugby League Park in Christchurch on Saturday.
Super Rugby
Super Rugby Final preview: Crusaders vs. Jaguares
The Crusaders are chasing their 10th Super Rugby title, the Jaguares from Argentina their first. Sam Bruce unpacks the chief storylines ahead of the grand final in Christchurch on Saturday.
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