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Gregor Townsend praises Scotland for staying in the fight at Rugby World Cup

After two resounding victories against Tonga and Romania, Gregor Townsend's men are still in with a mathematical chance to reach the quarterfinals of the Rugby World Cup.

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France's World Cup hero Antoine Dupont in good spirits - but doubt remains

France captain Antoine Dupont is in 'high spirits' but there is still a doubt around his return.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan defeat Samoa as England qualify for quarter-finals

England qualified for the quarter-finals of the World Cup after Japan saw off 14-man Samoa 28-22 in Toulouse to keep alive their own hopes.

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Rugby World Cup: Willie le Roux expects sore bodies after 'brutal' Tonga battle

The Springboks are expecting nothing less than a "brutal" battle against Tonga in their final Rugby World Cup pool match in Marseille on Sunday.

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Former Wallaby captain surprised by disastrous Eddie Jones performance

Former Wallabies skipper Stephen Moore admits he did not anticipate Eddie Jones' second stint with the side to go as poorly as it has.

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France 'very confident' Antoine Dupont will return for World Cup knockouts

France coach William Servat is very confident that star scrumhalf Antoine Dupont will be available for the Rugby World Cup knockout stages.