WATCH: Lavanini sent off for high tackle on Owen Farrell
6 years ago by Rugby DumpArgentina second row Tomás Lavanini was shown a red card against England on Saturday, 5 October for a high tackle on Owen Farrell.
Ireland fans not impressed after error-strewn win over Russia
6 years ago by Rugby DumpIreland earned a bonus point 35-0 win over Russia on Thursday at the Rugby World Cup, but it was not enough to lift the spirits of some concerned fans, who felt they should have put on a far more polished...
Pioneer McKinley reacts as Savea introduces goggles to RWC
6 years ago by Rugby DumpArdie Savea made history on Tuesday as he became the first rugby player to wear official safety goggles at the Rugby World Cup, when he came on as a replacement during New Zealand's emphatic 63-0 win over...
Tavuyara shown straight red card despite copping a knee in the face
6 years ago by Rugby DumpReigning Pro 14 champions Leinster kicked off their title defence with a narrow 32-27 win away to Benetton last weekend, who finished the match with 14-men after winger Iliesa Tavuyara was sent off for...
All Blacks see off Canada as Barrett brothers make history
6 years ago by Rugby DumpNew Zealand overcame some greasy and humid conditions to get the better of Canada with a 63-0 win in Oita, keeping their unbeaten record on track at this year's Rugby World Cup. They scored nine tries...
France come right in second half to win comfortably over USA
6 years ago by Rugby DumpFrance beat the USA 33-9 as Camille Lopez pulled the strings in a strong second-half performance. Scores were close at 12-9 but the French pack dominated in the final quarter, allowing France to score...
Jesse Kriel heading home injured as Saracens' Willemse gets his chance
6 years ago by Rugby DumpJesse 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.
4G pitch strikes again as Curry shares nasty image
6 years ago by Rugby DumpSale Sharks may have come away with an impressive 36-17 victory over Saracens on Saturday, but that did not stop Allianz Park taking another victim.
Two yellow cards equal red for winger as Scotland dominate Samoa
6 years ago by Rugby DumpScotland claimed an impressive 34-0 win over Samoa as they got their Pool A campaign back on track in Kobe. It came in part thanks to two penalty tries, that bizarrely went against the same player, as...
The cat-like acrobatics that won Wales the match
6 years ago by Rugby DumpWales’ win over Australia on Sunday had many match-defining moments; drop-goals, dangerous tackles and interceptions to name a few. But Tomos Williams may have produced the most crucial bit of play of...
