# RWC2019

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# Pool A

Scotland storm to 9-try win over Russia to set up showdown with Japan

Scrum-half George Horne scored a hat-trick as Russia completed their run in Pool A with another scoreless return.

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Oct 9th 2019, 11:13 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Wales v Fiji, Rugby World Cup

We went minute-by-minute as Warren Gatland’s men took their chance to reach the quarter-finals.

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Oct 9th 2019, 9:57 AM

# hasta la vista

Sanchez stars as Argentina end World Cup with 7-try win over USA

The out-half was a controversial omission from the weekend loss to England.

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Oct 9th 2019, 7:58 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Scotland v Russia, Rugby World Cup

Gregor Townsend’s men are still in with a real shout of making the knockout stages and we went minute-by-minute.

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Oct 9th 2019, 7:15 AM

Getting the ball into Stockdale's hands would be a good start for Ireland's attack

The 23-year-old hasn’t been able to register his first World Cup try yet.

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Oct 9th 2019, 2:57 AM

# up front

'He will become one of the greats' - Ryan central in Ireland pack primed to step up

Meanwhile, Rhys Ruddock put himself firmly in the mix with a big showing against Russia.

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Oct 9th 2019, 2:24 AM

# starting XV

Cheika rings changes in Australia side for Georgia clash with captain rested

Australia are eyeing up a World Cup quarter-final against England or France.

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Oct 8th 2019, 2:43 PM

# Joey

Carbery keen to put ankle frustration behind him against Samoa

The 23-year-old has only played 20 minutes for Ireland so far at this World Cup.

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Oct 8th 2019, 2:08 PM

# boks

Reinach sets World Cup hat-trick record as Springboks thrash Canada

South Africa ran in 10 tries, including the scrum-half’s 11-minute treble.

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Oct 8th 2019, 1:30 PM

# Weather News

Ireland set for Fukuoka on Saturday as Hagibis forecasted to veer north

Simon Easterby reports there has been ‘a real edge’ to Ireland’s training this week.

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Oct 8th 2019, 11:43 AM

# Jackal

Beirne hitting World Cup form after frustrating early yellow card

The Munster man has featured in all three of Ireland’s games so far.

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Oct 8th 2019, 11:10 AM

# tackle tech

Ireland defence coach Farrell delivers passionate opinion on tackle technique

This World Cup has seen a major focus on dangerous high tackles.

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Oct 8th 2019, 3:27 AM

# Pride

Samoa hope to get in Aki's face as they go 'all guns blazing' against Ireland

The Samoans are keen to follow in Japan’s footsteps with a shock win.

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Oct 8th 2019, 2:45 AM

# good news and bad news

Ireland's style of play coming at a cost in humidity, but could still work in their favour

‘If that humidity does drop and Ireland can be really, really accurate with the ball… I don’t see why reverting back to that won’t draw success for them.’

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Oct 7th 2019, 9:30 PM

# Typhoon

Ireland to go 'fully in' with XV selection as Samoa clash sure to go ahead

World Rugby is intent on the fixture taking place this weekend.

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Oct 7th 2019, 5:00 PM

# Crooked feed

Townsend questions 'incredible call' that aided Japan's bonus-point win over Samoa

The Scotland boss believes the World Cup hosts were fortunate to get the opportunity to score a last-gasp try.

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Oct 7th 2019, 4:13 PM

# highs and lows

Murphy hopeful of playing bigger World Cup role after 'rollercoaster' week

The flanker is set to return to training on Thursday after suffering a rib injury against Russia.

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Oct 7th 2019, 3:16 PM

# Scan

Vunipola 'walking around' and all smiles but full prognosis not expected until Tuesday

The big number eight was substituted at half-time of England’s victory over Argentina after twisting his ankle.

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Oct 7th 2019, 9:42 AM

# the game is the game

Players and coaches have responsibility to adjust to tackle laws, says Hansen

‘There’s no point moaning about it. It’s about accepting and getting on with it.’

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Oct 7th 2019, 9:29 AM

# tamed

Puma Lavanini given 4-match ban for Farrell tackle

He’ll miss Argentina’s final pool game as well as the next three with his new club, Leicester.

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Oct 7th 2019, 9:13 AM

# Injury Update

Murphy staying with Ireland in Japan while Carbery is 'in a great place'

The Ulster back row won’t be heading home after picking up a rib injury.

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Oct 7th 2019, 9:04 AM

# Skills

'I wasn't happy with how my lungs were burning' - Healy motivated for Samoa

The 32-year-old loosehead is enjoying his time in Japan with Ireland.

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Oct 7th 2019, 6:30 AM

# Hagibis

World Rugby monitoring typhoon that could hit Ireland's World Cup campaign

Forecasts are suggesting that Hagibis could hit Japan this weekend.

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Oct 7th 2019, 4:42 AM

# worth the wait

Henshaw hungry for Ireland return after coming through 'sleepless nights'

The 26-year-old hasn’t featured at the World Cup yet.

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Oct 7th 2019, 3:16 AM

# RWC2019

Italian props slapped with three-match bans for joint tip-tackle

Andrea Lovotti and Nicola Quaglio will miss Italy’s final pool game, leaving Conor O’Shea with a front-row headache.

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Oct 6th 2019, 12:14 PM

# RWC2019

Dupont the difference as France do enough to hold off brave Tonga

Les Bleus booked their place in the quarter-finals but they were pushed all the way.

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Oct 6th 2019, 10:47 AM

# Ruthless

All Blacks recover from sticky start to thrash Namibia

Steve Hansen’s side made it three wins from three in Pool B.

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Oct 6th 2019, 8:46 AM

# irreplaceable

'He sees things unfold': Farrell underlines Sexton's importance to Ireland

The 10′s experience and the role he plays for Schmidt has made him invaluable for Ireland’s hopes.

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Oct 5th 2019, 5:00 PM

# Pool A

Brilliant Japan take big step towards quarters with bonus-point win over Samoa

Kotaro Matsushima’s last-gasp try secured the bonus point and sent the City of Toyota Stadium wild.

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Oct 5th 2019, 1:34 PM

# reason to be cheerful

Eddie Jones says Vunipola injury not serious, blames Kobe beef

England’s powerful number 8 picked up an ankle knock and was replaced at half-time.

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Oct 5th 2019, 1:30 PM

# Pool C

Efficient England seal quarter-final spot with win over 14-man Argentina

Eddie Jones’ men ran in six tries ahead of a pool decider against France.

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Oct 5th 2019, 11:17 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Japan v Samoa, Rugby World Cup

It was all eyes on Ireland’s pool as hosts Japan went head-to-head with Samoa at Toyota City.

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Oct 5th 2019, 11:05 AM

# Red mist

Watch: Argentina's Lavanini sent off for nasty high hit on Farrell

Nigel Owens had no option but to brandish red to the Pumas second row.

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Oct 5th 2019, 10:35 AM

# RWC2019

Relief for the Springboks as X-ray clears Kolbe of ankle injury

The winger had been withdrawn from yesterday’s win over Italy as a precaution.

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Oct 5th 2019, 9:19 AM

# prop try

Slipper grabs first try on 94th Test appearance as Wallabies beat Uruguay

Jordan Petaia, on the other hand, needed just 24 minutes to open his account.

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Oct 5th 2019, 8:44 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

England v Argentina, Rugby World Cup

We followed all the action from the Pool C clash in Tokyo.

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Oct 5th 2019, 8:09 AM

# high bar

Stockdale relishing prospect of more Schmidt-fuelled pressure

‘It’s amazing how much pressure one man can put on an entire team.’

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Oct 5th 2019, 8:01 AM

# mind the gap

World Cup has become damaged by too many lopsided clashes

Time for World Rugby to properly address the gulf in class between Tier 1 and Tier 2 teams.

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Oct 5th 2019, 7:30 AM

# Positive

'I see absolutely no similarities to 2007' - Best keeping the faith in Ireland

The Ireland skipper says it’s important not to let negativity seep into the squad in Japan.

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Oct 5th 2019, 3:30 AM

# The42 Rugby Weekly

A pack of problems: Are Ireland's forwards failing to match the intensity of the backs?

Today’s podcast suggests that the back are actually performing pretty well in Japan but are being let down by the pack.

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Oct 4th 2019, 6:31 PM