World Cup Archives - Page 18 of 29

Rugby World Cup 2019: Australia gave away too many points in first half, says Hooper

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

Wales held firm under second-half pressure from Australia to record an impressive four-point victory on Sunday.

England will have Piers Francis available for the rest of the Rugby World Cup after an independent committee decided against a suspension.

Wales clung on to beat Australia in a key Pool D clash at the Rugby World Cup with Warren Gatland suggesting previous teams would... Read more

Australia have repeatedly got the better of Wales at recent Rugby World Cups, but that changed in a hard-fought tussle on Sunday.

Georgia ran in 33 points in Kumagaya to see off Uruguay in sweltering conditions in this Pool D clash.

South Africa scored nine tries but could have done better against Namibia, said boss Rassie Erasmus.

Samoa are without two men due to suspension against Scotland but Steve Jackson believes the setbacks are motivating factors.

Their win over South Africa in 2015 may never be topped, but Japan have once again exceeded expectations with a massive World Cup upset.

Mario Ledesma saw his side make a fast start in the win over Tonga but he knows Argentina will need to up their game... Read more

Ireland were beaten by Japan without Jack Conan and will now be without the back row for the remainder of the Rugby World Cup.

Japan were knocked out of the 2015 Rugby World Cup having lost to Scotland, and Jamie Joseph fears a repeat despite beating Ireland.

South Africa were expected to beat Namibia without any problems, and that was how it played out as Rassie Erasmus' side grabbed nine tries.

Japan's victory over Ireland at the Rugby World Cup should not be considered a huge upset, according to Rory Best.

Australia will be without Reece Hodge for three matches after he opted against an appeal of his ban, but he still had a response.

Ireland were sensationally upset by hosts Japan at the Rugby World Cup on Saturday, leaving Brian O'Driscoll stunned by their performance.