Rugby
5 hours, 14 mins agoFagerson backs Townsend to lead Scotland despite World Cup woe
The Dark Blues were knocked out by Japan on Sunday.
5 hours, 19 mins agoNigel Owens to referee Ireland's World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand
The sport's governing body have opted for experienced referees for the four last-eight ties which all take place this weekend.
5 hours, 59 mins agoDane Coles: Irish defeats not relevant in a World Cup quarter-final
Some things don't change with the All Blacks. Though they can play rugby with a terrifying beauty, there is a robotic consistency to the way they put opponents to the sword.
7 hours, 4 mins agoVunipola fitness boost for England ahead of World Cup quarter-final
In a major lift to Eddie Jones’ men, the powerful Saracens number eight is on course to recover from the ankle injury that forced him off at half-time against Argentina 10 days ago.
7 hours, 52 mins agoEngland v Australia – past World Cup encounters
The two rivals face each other in the last eight in Japan on Saturday.
9 hours, 38 mins agoIreland will continue to count on Aki even after World Cup ban
The centre will remain training with the squad.
9 hours, 54 mins agoAll Blacks: Sexton and Ireland present huge challenge
No-one could know it at the time but Ireland's relationship with the All Blacks changed irrevocably in November of 2013.
11 hours, 19 mins agoWorld Rugby clears Ireland of accusations levelled by Sunday newspaper
World Rugby has cleared Ireland of accusations levelled by a Sunday newspaper that the IRFU applied pressure on the World Cup organisers to stop the Japan v Scotland match being rearranged in the wake of Typhoon Hagibis.
11 hours, 56 mins agoScotland facing punishment over lawsuit threat
Rugby World Cup organisers are investigating comments made amid typhoon-related doubts about the match proceeding.
20 hours, 24 mins agoMichael Cheika baffled by Ricky Stuart’s ‘weird’ England involvement
The Australian rugby league great joined up with Eddie Jones’ squad ahead of the World Cup quarter-final against the Wallabies.
1 day agoA guide to the eight teams that will contest the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals
All four matches will be played this weekend.
1 day agoQuarter-final preparation times a matter of horses for courses
Like it or not, last weekend’s typhoon-related cancellations in the final round of World Cup pool games have given us some inequitable quarter-final match-ups in terms of preparation times for the protagonists.
1 day agoBundee Aki's World Cup is over after receiving three-week ban
Ireland's bid to overturn Aki's red card sanction proves unsuccessful.
1 day agoIreland fans set up Facebook page to help frantic ticket swaps
Travelling fans have been left flat-footed after Japan top Pool A at Ireland's expense
1 day agoEngland fly-half George Ford tips Japan to cause more shocks at World Cup
The Brave Blossoms are into the last eight.
1 day agoTownsend admits eliminated Scotland need to improve in defence
The Dark Blues have crashed out of a World Cup at the group stage for only the second time.
1 day ago'Ireland will need something special' - New Zealand press reacts to Ireland quarter-final
New Zealand press not giving Joe Schmidt's side much chance of causing an upset.
1 day agoWales’ class of 2011 still hurting over France semi-final defeat – Gatland
Wales suffered an agonising World Cup loss to France in Auckland eight years ago.
1 day agoWATCH: The best tries of the #RWC2019 pool stages
We've rounded up the best tries of the Rugby World Cup group stages, featuring some outrageous rugby skills.
1 day agoNew Zealand boss Hansen looks to turn Schmidt's strengths into a weakness
Hansen was in typically mischievous mood when he set the scene on Monday.
1 day agoJohnny Sexton says Ireland are hitting their peak ahead of All Blacks clash
The fly-half says the negativity around the country’s World Cup campaign is “strange”.
2 days agoDay 26 at the Rugby World Cup: Scotland bow out against hosts Japan
The storm left at least two dozen people dead and scores more injured but the game went ahead and Japan secured a thrilling 28-21 victory.
2 days agoFurlong: Ireland cannot switch off in World Cup quarter-final with New Zealand
Tadhg Furlong has warned that to switch off even for a second against New Zealand will cost Ireland the chance of a maiden World Cup semi-final.
2 days agoWales set to have Davies and Biggar back in their side for France quarter-final
Warren Gatland has reported good news.
2 days agoScotland out as Japan win World Cup thriller
Japan's win sets up quarter-final clash against South Africa as Ireland set to take on the All Blacks.
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World Rugby clears Ireland of accusations levelled by Sunday newspaper
World Rugby has cleared Ireland of accusations levelled by a Sunday newspaper that the IRFU applied pressure on the World Cup organisers to stop the Japan v Scotland match being rearranged in the wake of Typhoon Hagibis.
Ireland fly specialist lawyer to Japan in bid to keep Aki’s World Cup alive
The Connacht centre was sent off for a high tackle on UJ Seuteni in Ireland’s 47-5 win over Samoa on Saturday.
Scotland facing punishment over lawsuit threat
Rugby World Cup organisers are investigating comments made amid typhoon-related doubts about the match proceeding.
A guide to the eight teams that will contest the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals
All four matches will be played this weekend.
Bundee Aki's World Cup is over after receiving three-week ban
Ireland's bid to overturn Aki's red card sanction proves unsuccessful.
Johnny Sexton says Ireland are hitting their peak ahead of All Blacks clash
The fly-half says the negativity around the country’s World Cup campaign is “strange”.
New Zealand boss Hansen looks to turn Schmidt's strengths into a weakness
Hansen was in typically mischievous mood when he set the scene on Monday.
'Ireland will need something special' - New Zealand press reacts to Ireland quarter-final
New Zealand press not giving Joe Schmidt's side much chance of causing an upset.
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