World Cup Archives - Page 22 of 29

Rugby World Cup 2019: Wales v Georgia

Alun Wyn Jones has been lauded by Wales coach Warren Gatland as he prepares to rack up a landmark appearance against Georgia.

New Zealand started their Rugby World Cup campaign impressively but Steve Hansen said: "There's plenty of stuff we can work on."

A penalty count heavily in their favour was key to securing New Zealand victory over South Africa, according to Rassie Erasmus.

Six minutes of first-half brilliance against South Africa underlined why New Zealand are Rugby World Cup favourites once again.

Kieran Read was delighted New Zealand took the opportunities presented to them by errors from South Africa in the Rugby World Cup opener.

South Africa started vibrantly but were put to the sword by New Zealand in an incredible first-half spell that changed the game.

Guilhem Guirado was proud of France's first-half display against Argentina, but acknowledged their second 40 was not good enough.

Camille Lopez's first act after coming on was to score a match-winning drop-goal to spare France's blushes against Argentina.

Fiji failed to see out a shock victory over Australia in their Rugby World Cup opener, and Michael Cheika was proud of his team's... Read more

Australia produced a strong second half to overcome Fiji in Pool D at the Rugby World Cup.

Wales named an experienced team to face Georgia and captain Alun Wyn Jones will equal a record.

Japan recovered from a rough start on Friday to begin their home Rugby World Cup campaign with victory over Russia in Tokyo.

Italy captain Sergio Parisse is appearing at a record-equalling fifth Rugby World Cup but insists he is not interested in personal goals.

Tom Brady knows a thing or two about winning and he is supporting South Africa at the Rugby World Cup.

Scotland's side to face Ireland in their Rugby World Cup opener features 10 changes from the win over Georgia.

Having been humbled by Japan in their 2015 Rugby World Cup opener, South Africa will be hoping for a much better start against New... Read more