World Cup Archives - Page 17 of 29

Rugby World Cup 2019: New Zealand 63-0 Canada

Nine-try New Zealand put Canada to the sword with a ruthless display, showing no mercy in Oita.

France made hard work of beating the United States in Fukuoka and Bernard Le Roux accepted they were complacent in the first half.

France made hard work of gaining maximum points against a spirited United States side, but scored five tries to get the job done.

There are only three survivors from the Wallabies side that lost to Wales for Saturday's crucial clash against Uruguay.

Georgia will hope to keep their slim hopes of Rugby World Cup progression intact against a Fiji side humbled by Uruguay last time out.

Robbie Henshaw is yet to feature for Ireland at the 2019 Rugby World Cup and Joe Schmidt remains reluctant to risk him against Russia.

Rassie Erasmus is focusing on a "major forward battle" against Italy, but South Africa have lost utility back Jesse Kriel to injury.

Only four players remain from Ireland's stunning defeat to Japan, as Johnny Sexton captains his country for the first time against Russia.

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Scotland got back on track against Samoa on Monday, giving Gregor Townsend great encouragement after an opening defeat.

Even Beauden Barrett's standards can be improved by a sibling rivalry, according to Steve Hansen, as they prepare for Canada.

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The Barrett siblings become just the second trio of brothers to start in a World Cup match after the Tongan Vunipola brothers in 1995.

A big victory against Australia will count for little if Wales cannot also beat Fiji and Uruguay, Warren Gatland acknowledges.

Milton Haig insists the pressure was on Georgia to deliver heading into their Rugby World Cup clash with Uruguay, which they won 33-7.

Michael Hooper was frustrated to see Australia's poor first half cost them despite a stirring fightback against Wales.