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South Africa demolish 14-man Canada to enter Rugby World Cup last eight

7 years ago by The Guardian

• Cobus Reinach scores hat-trick as Springboks run in 10 tries• Canada’s Josh Larsen sent off after review for foul playSouth Africa secured their place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with...

Rugby World Cup 2019: South Africa 66-7 Canada

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa delivered a statement of intent as they thrashed Canada 66-7 to book their place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals in style.     Rassie Erasmus insisted there would...

South Africa demolish 14-man Canada to enter Rugby World Cup last eight

7 years ago by The Guardian

• Cobus Reinach scores hat-trick as Springboks run in 10 tries• Canada’s Josh Larsen sent off after review for foul playSouth Africa secured their place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with...

Warren Gatland urges Wales to shut down Fiji threat at Rugby World Cup

7 years ago by The Guardian

• ‘We know we are in control of our destiny,’ says head coach• We are expanding our coverage of New Zealand. Please help us by supporting our independent journalismWales are approaching the stage...

Taller players more exposed to high shot penalties at World Cup, says David Pocock

7 years ago by The Guardian

Compact Wallabies flanker has sympathy for teammatesPocock could captain Australia against Georgia Wallabies flanker David Pocock believes taller players are more likely to be penalised for high tackles...

A battle for top spot, or will France be happy to lose to England? | Robert Kitson

7 years ago by The Guardian

Whoever wins Pool C know they are likely to have to beat first Australia and then the All Blacks to reach the final – Les Bleus may prefer the other routeRarely, if ever, have England been involved in...

Enduring allure of all-conquering All Blacks makes them big in Japan | Andy Bull

7 years ago by The Guardian

Reigning champions have a huge following at this World Cup but not that many of them are from New Zealand• We are expanding our coverage of New Zealand. Please help us by supporting our independent journalismThree...

Rugby World Cup pool permutations: who needs what in the last week?

7 years ago by The Guardian

Pool A has a winner-takes all finale, Pool B was finished before it started, Pool D can only have a late twist if Fiji surprise Wales and who actually wants to finish top of Pool C? Related: England still...

Day 21 at the Rugby World Cup: Springboks set sights on quarter-final place

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

South Africa will progress to the knockout stages with a bonus-point win over Canada, barring Italy causing a major upset by beating the All Blacks.

Steve Hansen fears tackle red cards could swing World Cup knockout games

7 years ago by The Guardian

• ‘We all know what the guidelines are and have to work harder’• We are expanding our coverage of New Zealand. Please help us by supporting our independent journalismSteve Hansen fears matches...