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Rio Dyer insists Wales will keep ‘chasing that perfection’ a...

Rio Dyer insists Wales will keep ‘chasing that per...

Pretty much a World Cup final – Darcy Graham and S...

Gregor Townsend hails Scotland for keeping World C...

Four-try Darcy Graham helps Scotland thrash Romani...

Jersey plight on players’ minds as England pursue ...

Cian Healy could still get called into Ireland squad after injury issue eases

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Effort and hard work is Wales’ ‘bread and butter’ at World Cup – Mike Forshaw

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France captain Antoine Dupont given go-ahead to return following surgery

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Dave Kilcoyne: Ireland are frothing at the mouth to tackle Scotland at World Cup

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Captain Ardie Savea proud of New Zealand’s 14-try drubbing of Italy

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New Zealand close on World Cup quarter-final spot with 14-try mauling of Italy

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Ben Earl raised eyebrows when he first arrived at Saracens, says Maro Itoje

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Jonathan Thomas says Wales ‘reset’ after break and ready to resume World Cup bid

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Japan beat Samoa as England’s World Cup progress confirmed

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Javan Sebastian: Spell in the ‘normal’ world gave me impetus to succeed in rugby

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Robbie Henshaw waiting for chance due to form of Bundee Aki and Garry Ringrose

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The talking points ahead of Scotland’s must-win World Cup clash with Romania

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Maro Itoje keen to reach ‘another level’ after England secure quarter-final spot

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Luke Crosbie appreciates his journey from public schoolboy to World Cup starter

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Jamie Joseph relishing Japan’s all-or-nothing ‘grand final’ against Argentina

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I’m never happy – Kevin Sinfield not getting carried away with England’s defence

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Gregor Townsend calls on his Scotland stand-ins to seize chance in Romania clash

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Ireland number eight Jack Conan could return from injury against Scotland

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Gregor Townsend makes sweeping changes to Scotland side for Romania clash

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Manu Tuilagi warned special treatment may await him when England tackle Samoa

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A huge figure for us – Wales assistant extols ‘phenomenal’ captain Jac Morgan

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Billy Vunipola ready to resume physical role for England when required

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Ireland have plenty to ‘tidy up’ ahead of crunch Scotland showdown

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Attack coach Alex King says Wales ‘worked so hard’ to reach World Cup last eight

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Jonny May says Marcus Smith ‘probably the fastest off the mark’ in England squad

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Scotland’s Scott Cummings full of praise for ‘massive influence’ Gregor Townsend

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Hugo Keenan hopes Ireland’s Paris problems behind them after South Africa win

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Jonny May insists ‘X-factor’ Henry Arundell must show patience and adaptability

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France give positive Antoine Dupont fitness update

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From Elie to Nice – Johnny Matthews buzzing after joining Scotland squad

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Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan in ‘perfect’ condition for rest of World Cup

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Record-breaking Gareth Davies enjoying rugby again after reclaiming Wales spot

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Tom Curry ‘in phenomenal shape’ ahead of England’s final World Cup group game

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Jack Crowley jokes about Disneyland trip as Ireland recover from big win over SA

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England prop Kyle Sinckler grateful to have won World Cup fitness battle

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Stuart McInally confirms rugby retirement after ‘dream came true’ with Scotland

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Nice to be in control – Gareth Anscombe admits relief at securing quarter-final

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Hooker Johnny Matthews is a perfectly able deputy for Scotland – John Dalziel

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Johnny Sexton insists Ireland are looking no further than crucial Scotland clash

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Warren Gatland lauds Wales achievements as they keep ‘punching above our weight’

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Scotland must ‘do it the hard way’ to qualify from group but know what is needed

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Jonathan Humphreys only has Georgia on his mind after Wales’ impressive win

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Simon Easterby says Ireland ‘can get better’ than South Africa performance

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Eddie Jones apologises as Australia face early Rugby World Cup exit

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Warren Gatland won’t let Wales get carried away after blowing away Australia

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Marcus Smith says playing alongside Owen Farrell and George Ford ‘an honour’

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Wales book World Cup quarter-final spot by thrashing Eddie Jones’ Australia

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Gregor Townsend thinks standard of officiating at World Cup needs to improve

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Scotland romp to vital bonus-point victory over Tonga

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Ireland report clean bill of health after bruising South Africa showdown

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Marcus Smith a ‘viable option’ for England at full-back – Richard Wigglesworth

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Johnny Sexton demands Ireland ‘make it count’ after win over South Africa

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Andy Farrell hails Ireland’s resilience in thrilling win over South Africa

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Ireland secure brilliant victory over defending World Cup champions South Africa

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Henry Arundell impresses his captain with five-star show as England rout Chile

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Five-try Henry Arundell has World Cup debut to remember as England crush Chile

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Liam Williams hails Wales for ‘digging in’ and working hard on World Cup bid

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Josh Adams wants Wales to wrap up quarter-final place with time to spare

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Sione Tuipulotu has ‘lot of love’ for Tonga but focus is on getting Scotland win

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Antoine Dupont has surgery as France captain’s World Cup remains in the balance

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No margin for error in Tonga clash – Scotland talking points

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Ireland need ‘a big performance’ to beat world champions South Africa

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Wales’ destiny in their own hands – 5 talking points ahead of Australia showdown

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Warren Gatland expects ‘one hell of a game’ as Wales tackle wounded Australia

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Johan Deysel apologises to Antoine Dupont after clash causes facial fracture

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Defusing the ‘Bomb Squad’ to reach quarter-finals – 5 talking points for Ireland

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5 talking points ahead of England’s World Cup clash with Chile

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Rory Sutherland hopes strong show against Tonga helps him find a fresh challenge

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Billy Vunipola ready to return for England having served ‘time for the crime’

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Co-captain Dewi Lake left out of Wales squad for Australia clash

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Gregor Townsend knows only wins will do for Scotland

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Antoine Dupont’s World Cup campaign in doubt following facial fracture

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Blow for France’s World Cup campaign as Antoine Dupont suffers facial fracture

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Rory Sutherland and Chris Harris start for Scotland in crucial Tonga clash

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Marcus Smith backed to shine at full-back as England tackle unfancied Chile

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Owen Farrell recalls emotional roller-coaster ride of exile from England team

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Wales prop Gareth Thomas eyeing World Cup quarter-final berth against Australia

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Marcus Smith starts as England full-back for first time against Chile

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‘It’s about us’ says Andy Farrell ahead of Ireland’s big Paris match

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Blair Kinghorn relishing status as Scotland’s main full-back at World Cup

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Jamison Gibson-Park in starting XV for Ireland’s showdown with South Africa

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Marcus Smith set for first England start at full-back against Chile in World Cup

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Simon Easterby admits Ireland may need to win ‘ugly’ in South Africa clash

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Kyle Steyn urges Scotland to match Tonga physicality in Rugby World Cup clash

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Wales wary of ‘wounded’ Australia, says assistant coach Jonathan Thomas

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Toulon-bound David Ribbans accepts end of England road ‘for now’ after World Cup

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Ireland won’t change approach against South Africa ‘Bomb squad’ – Caelan Doris

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England duo Maro Itoje and Ollie Chessum don’t want to be rested against Chile

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Warren Gatland has been there and done it – Alex King glad he is in Wales’ camp

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Scotland full-back Ollie Smith eager for another taste of World Cup action

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Fully-fit squad for Ireland with Finlay Bealham available for South Africa match

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Italy boss Kieran Crowley wary of ‘massive threat’ posed by Uruguay

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Joe Marler says England more interested in winning than playing with ‘finesse’

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Taulupe Faletau: Belief and confidence key for Wales at World Cup

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Conor Murray: Ireland squad in ‘unbelievable nick’ ahead of South Africa clash

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Eddie Jones says Australia ‘under the pump’ heading into crunch Wales showdown

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Scotland step up preparations ahead of second World Cup match with Tonga

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Lewis Ludlam urges booing fans to keep the faith after England’s win over Japan

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Rob Herring says family all supporting Ireland against native South Africa

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Courtney Lawes says England ‘getting better every day’ after beating Japan

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England battle to bonus-point victory in messy display against Japan

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Louis Rees-Zammit explains Cristiano Ronaldo celebration against Portugal

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Warren Gatland favours a 24-nation Rugby World Cup to help grow the game

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Fagerson brothers spent ‘special’ time with parents after Scotland opener

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Johnny Sexton eyes South Africa ‘huge challenge’ after record-breaking display

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Wales move focus on to Australia after bonus-point success against Portugal

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Johnny Sexton jokes young son will target his Ireland points record

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Johnny Sexton breaks Ireland points record during impressive victory over Tonga

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George Ford hopes drop-goal work with Jonny Wilkinson can be a World Cup weapon

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Job done – Warren Gatland focuses on bigger picture as Wales fail to impress

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Lacklustre Wales labour to World Cup victory over adventurous Portugal

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Ford’s final audition and Sinckler returns – England v Japan talking points

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Kyle Steyn desperate for Scotland recall after missing South Africa clash

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Maro Itoje will take England victories at the World Cup ‘by any means necessary’

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Conor Murray says it’s ‘great’ having his father in good health and at World Cup

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All Blacks bounce back from opening defeat with 11-try defeat of Namibia

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Steve Borthwick says Lewis Ludlam is ‘the right person to start’ against Japan

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Steve Borthwick concerned by World Rugby’s ‘consistency’ on disciplinary issues

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Gareth Anscombe reveals his relief at avoiding an unwanted World Cup double

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The key talking points ahead of Ireland’s World Cup clash with Tonga

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