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Italy v Namibia: Rugby World Cup 2019 – live!

Live updates from the Pool B clash in HanazonoPool B: New Zealand stand firm in heavyweight thrillerSend your thoughts to Geoff on email or on Twitter 5.58am BST Namibia's dressing room looking absolutely...

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

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...

New Zealand post-match press conference | New Zealand v South Africa

South Africa post-match press conference | New Zealand v South Africa

Watch: Ardie Savea and Cheslin Kolbe share a moment after a heavyweight battle

Cheslin Kolbe and Ardie Savea shared a moment following the All Blacks win over the Springboks in their opening Rugby World Cup game.     Ardie Savea 🤝 Cheslin Kolbe #NZLvRSA #RWC2019...

Watch: The First Haka of the 2019 Rugby World Cup

    One of the most highly anticipated rituals before every Rugby World Cup is the first All Blacks' haka.   Here it is:     The first #AllBlacks haka of #RWC2019 pic.twitter.com/FDIofrcTVI —...

"If you concede, I think, 11 penalties to two, you're going to struggle to beat New Zealand" - Rassie Erasmus

A penalty count heavily in their favour was key to securing New Zealand victory over South Africa, according to Rassie Erasmus.       Rassie Erasmus felt South Africa's Rugby...

Beauden Barrett: 'It is good that we have it up our sleeve'

Beauden Barrett feels a new generation of All Blacks are ready to take on the world after their impressive Pool B defeat of South Africa on Saturday.

HIGHLIGHTS: New Zealand v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019

A strong first half performance by New Zealand paved the way to a 23-13 win over South Africa in a clash of the titans of Pool B. South Africa kicked an early penalty to open up a 3-0 lead,...

New Zealand defy doubters and South Africa in clash of World Cup titans | Liam Napier

Springboks unable to find any chinks in the armour of the world champions as they are swept aside in YokohamaQuickly recall the epitaphs. Those wondering aloud whether the All Blacks were vulnerable, whether...