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Fiji, Argentina book final places in World Cup last eight
AFP, Published on 09/10/2023
» PARIS - Fiji claimed the last place in the World Cup quarter-finals in the most dramatic of fashions on Sunday, suffering a shock 24-23 defeat at the hands of Portugal but picking up a bonus point which was enough to knock Australia out of the tournament.
Wales blow away Wallabies to reach World Cup last eight, Scots win
AFP, Published on 25/09/2023
» PARIS - Wales became the first team to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup as they produced a record-breaking performance to hammer Austalia 40-6 in Lyon on Sunday.
Ireland beat South Africa in statement World Cup win as England romp
AFP, Published on 24/09/2023
» PARIS - Ireland moved to the brink of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals by beating reigning champions South Africa 13-8 in a low-scoring but thoroughly absorbing match at the Stade de France on Saturday.
Ireland on brink of last eight after edging Springboks in thriller
AFP, Published on 24/09/2023
» PARIS - Ireland are on the cusp of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals after a thrilling 13-8 victory over defending champions South Africa in a riveting Pool B match at the Stade de France on Saturday.
Sexton breaks records as Ireland eye Springkoks at World Cup
AFP, Published on 17/09/2023
» PARIS - Johnny Sexton became Ireland's all-time Test points scorer as Ireland swept aside Tonga at the World Cup on Saturday after Wales made it two pool wins in two.
England dispel Rugby World Cup jitters as Ireland hail Sexton
AFP, Published on 10/09/2023
» PARIS - England overcame a potentially dangerous Rugby World Cup opener against Argentina on Saturday thanks to the prolific boot of George Ford as Ireland welcomed back their dynamo Johnny Sexton.
Unrepentant Folau targets Rugby World Cup return with Tonga
AFP, Published on 23/03/2022
» TOKYO: Controversial Israel Folau is "definitely interested" in playing for Tonga at next year's Rugby World Cup and has "no regrets" over the homophobic comments that ended his Wallabies career.
Relaxing eligibility rules would strengthen global rugby, says Pivac
AFP, Published on 11/11/2021
» CARDIFF: Wales coach Wayne Pivac says that a potential easing of currently stringent player eligibility rules by World Rugby would strengthen the game globally and make the World Cup more competitive.
'Reasonable' Jones defends England methods amid fresh criticism
AFP, Published on 01/11/2021
» LONDON - England coach Eddie Jones said on Sunday he was a "reasonable person" after the veteran Australian boss' high turnover of backroom personnel was called into question.
Pageantry sets Games into motion
Sports, Bangkok Post and Kyodo, Published on 25/08/2021
» TOKYO: The Tokyo Paralympics started on Tuesday night following a one-year postponement at a time when the Covid-19 pandemic remains a major concern in the city holding the world's largest sporting event for people with disabilities.