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Day three at the Rugby World Cup: England enter fray while Ireland face Scotland

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

England start their campaign against Tonga.

"We know they are going to be ferocious and full of pride and passion". - Eddie Jones

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England have prepared a specific plan to counter the strengths of Tonga in their World Cup opener, according to Eddie Jones.         Eddie Jones stressed the importance of England...

A look at Wales' opening game against Georgia

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alun Wyn Jones has been lauded by Wales coach Warren Gatland as he prepares to rack up a landmark appearance against Georgia.       Wales coach Warren Gatland hopes Alun Wyn Jones...

The six minutes of magic that showed the All Blacks ruthlessness

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Six minutes of first-half brilliance against South Africa underlined why New Zealand are Rugby World Cup favourites once again.       New Zealand were far from perfect in their Rugby...

Relieved Guirado thought France had thrown it away

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Guilhem Guirado was proud of France's first-half display against Argentina, but acknowledged their second 40 was not good enough.       France captain Guilhem Guirado thought his side...

Five things we learned: France vs Argentina

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France come out of the blocks flying Les Blues first half is the difference, with a powerful first half performance leaving Argentina too much to do in the second half. France starved Argentina of the...

Lopez slots the winner to down the Pumas

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Camille Lopez's first act after coming on was to score a match-winning drop goal to spare France's blushes against Argentina.       France escaped the ignominy of being on the receiving...

Eddie Jones joy at England honour

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

An emotional Eddie Jones choked back the tears as he reflected on what it meant to guide England into the 2019 World Cup.

Experienced Wales looking forward to Rugby World Cup match up with Georgia

7 years ago by The Guardian

Warren Gatland has named a strong and experienced side after the departure of attack coach Rob Howley.Warren Gatland has handed rookie flanker Aaron Wainwright and prop Wyn Jones their World Cup bows for...

England have earned the right to be among the favourites – Dallaglio

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England have earned the right to be considered among the favourites for the Rugby World Cup, according to Lawrence Dallaglio.     Eddie Jones' side, along with top-ranked Ireland, Six Nations...