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England celebrating victory over Japan at the Rugby World Cup

England battle to bonus-point victory in messy display against Japan

England continued their advance towards the World Cup quarter-finals by toppling Japan 34-12 but a messy performance that came alive in the the second half will have done little to worry the tournament's heavyweights.

Fiji against Australia at the Rugby World Cup

Simione Kuruvoli inspires Fiji to fine Rugby World Cup victory against Australia

Simione Kuruvoli inspired Fiji as they edged past Australia 22-15 with a fine performance at the Rugby World Cup.

Handre Pollard

Pollard to join Springboks' RWC squad in Paris

Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard will join the national team on Monday after being called into the squad to fill the vacancy created by hooker Malcolm Marx.

Cobus Reinach RWC 2023

Brilliant Boks run riot against Romania in Bordeaux

The Springboks fizzed and ground their way to a 76-0 victory over a brave but ultimately outclassed Romania in their second Rugby World Cup Pool B match in Bordeaux on Sunday.

Ethan de Groot

Ethan de Groot faces disciplinary hearing on Monday

All Blacks' prop Ethan de Groot will face a disciplinary hearing on Monday after he was shown a red car in New Zealand's Rugby World Cup win over Namibia.

Johnny Sexton

Ireland leaders look ahead to epic Rugby World Cup clash against the Springboks

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton and coach Andy Farrell are under no illusions as to the challenge that awaits them when they face the Springboks in their RWC Pool B clash next week.

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