Australia's Will Genia and Bernard Foley wilt in Wales defeat | Oliver Trenchard
7 years ago by The GuardianErrors from the recalled half-backs contributed to the Wallabies suffering their first Rugby World Cup defeat to Wales since 1987Errors from experienced half-back duo Will Genia and Bernard Foley were...
Rugby World Cup: Wales squeeze past Australia, Georgia beat Uruguay – video highlights
7 years ago by The GuardianWales’s strong start to Pool D continues as they held on for a momentous 25-29 victory over Australia. Warren Gatland’s side built an 18-point advantage early on in the second-half but Australia rallied,...
England’s Piers Francis cleared to resume World Cup after citing dismissed
7 years ago by The Guardian• Tackle in USA game not deemed to be red-card offence• World Rugby rule 29-year-old should have been sin-binnedEngland centre Piers Francis has been cleared to continue playing in the World Cup after...
Wales cling on in face of Australia comeback to edge brilliant Pool D clash
7 years ago by The GuardianWales never take the easy route at Rugby World Cups and this breathless triumph was no exception. Having built an 18-point advantage early in the second-half they had to withstand a spectacular Australian...
Georgia v Uruguay: Rugby World Cup 2019 – live!
7 years ago by The GuardianFollow all the action from Kumagaya CityAll the fixtures, tables and results from JapanEmail Lee or tweet him with your thoughts on the game 5.40am BST This is not the only game in Pool D today, there...
RWC Preview: Georgia v Uruguay
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUruguay coach Esteban Meneses declared his side "shocked the world" in beating Fiji and his aim is to do the same again against Georgia on Sunday. Los Teros claimed their first Rugby World Cup...
RWC Preview: Australia v Wales
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA fired-up Michael Cheika insists Reece Hodge's three-game suspension will not "derail" Australia as they prepare for a blockbuster Rugby World Cup clash against Wales. Winger Hodge was retrospectively...
Wales looking to give the northern hemisphere a shot in the arm
7 years ago by The GuardianWarren Gatland’s side are favourites against Australia in Tokyo but recent history is not on their sideBernard Foley was quick with a retort when asked why, four years after the Six Nations failed to...
Australia circle their wagons before World Cup showdown with Wales
7 years ago by The GuardianWallabies will not appeal against Reece Hodge banCheika: emotion can make you do greater thingsAustralia will look to channel their anger at Reece Hodge’s ban into their performance when they play Wales...
Cheika and Wallabies go to war with Cup chiefs
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyMichael Cheika picked a fight with the World Cup organisers yesterday over their banning of Reece Hodge, adamant that Australia had been singled out for special treatment.
