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Rugby World Cup 2019: New Zealand 63-0 Canada

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Barrett brothers celebrated making Rugby World Cup history by scoring a try apiece as ruthless holders New Zealand hammered Canada 63-0 at Oita Stadium on Wednesday.     Beauden Barrett,...

Best-laid plans need to be flexible as Rugby World Cup reaches crunch time | Ben Ryan

7 years ago by The Guardian

For South Africa, Australia and Ireland it is a case of tweaking blueprints having already scrutinised every tournament detailJamie Joseph, Japan’s head coach, talked about planning for the Ireland game...

England hit back at 'boring' jibe ahead of World Cup game with Argentina – video

7 years ago by The Guardian

England have dismissed Argentina's Agustin Creevy comments after he said that they are boring. 'I think sometimes [their structure] is boring but it’s good for England, and it works,' Creevy said. The...

George insists England will not be rattled by Argentina taunts

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Agustin Creevy accused England of playing ‘boring’ rugby and warned them to get ready for a ‘war’ on Saturday.

England hit back at 'boring' jibe before meeting Argentina at World Cup

7 years ago by The Guardian

Claim ‘not very justified’, says hooker Jamie GeorgeBattle between the forwards expected to be key England have dismissed Argentina’s attempts to “rattle them” following claims from the Pumas...

World Cup stoppages must be ‘focused on priorities’, says John Mitchell

7 years ago by The Guardian

• England coach says officials are taking too long on decisions• World Rugby could use Hawk-Eye to police offside lineThe England defence coach, John Mitchell, has claimed World Cup officials are taking...

Manu Tuilagi uses new mindset to savour England’s World Cup moments | Robert Kitson

7 years ago by The Guardian

Lengthy injury absences have taught the centre to relish the rugby he has left starting with familiar opponents ArgentinaHis teammates call him “Chief” but for Manu Tuilagi there are only a few weeks...

England are boring and this will be like a war, says Argentina hooker Creevy

7 years ago by The Guardian

• Agustin Creevy says time at Worcester brings inside knowledge• ‘I think the battle with the forwards will be the game’Agustin Creevy has described England as boring and claimed that the World...

Jesse Kriel ruled out of the World Cup

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks have today confirmed that Jessie Kriel has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup after he sustained a hamstring injury in the opening match of the tournament against New Zealand.     The...

Jesse Kriel heading home injured as Saracens' Willemse gets his chance

7 years ago by Rugby Dump

Jesse Kriel has not recovered sufficiently from a hamstring injury so will be replaced in the Springbok squad by Damian Willemse, the Stormers back who has been on loan with Saracens in England.