Rugby World Cup
Michael Cheika and Raelene Castle reportedly in public World Cup altercation | Sport
Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle and Wallabies coach Michael Cheika allegedly got in a public spat at a function at the Australian embassy in Tokyo during the World Cup. Former Wallaby Morgan Turinui reportedly intervened to stop an escalating argument between Cheika and Castle in front of guests at the cocktail function, according to …
Jonathan Davies’s return to fitness boosts Wales’ World Cup hopes | Sport
Wales had Prince Charles in at training on Wednesday. He is in Tokyo for the enthronement of Prince Naruhito, but stopped off at the Prince Chichibu rugby stadium to have a chat and present Owen Lane with his cap. According to Ken Owens, Charles did not have any particular advice to give the team before …
Hansen and Jones show respect – and confidence they can overcome | Gerard Meagher | Sport
Regardless of what he sees out of his bedroom window this week, Eddie Jones is not one to believe in fairytales. England arrived at their Disneyland hotel on Monday, where they will spend the week preparing to face New Zealand in Saturday’s World Cup semi-final, with their head coach insisting it does not require magic …
‘Everyone’s a fan now’: Japan brims with pride after hosts exit World Cup | Justin McCurry | Sport
The Japanese juggernaut finally came to a halt in the face of a South African roadblock on Sunday. The sequel to the Brighton miracle lacked the drama and romance of four years ago but this, according to their fans, was when the Brave Blossoms truly came of age against the world rugby elite. “I think …
Wales v France: Rugby World Cup 2019, quarter-final – live! | Sport
Such is the stability of the Wales squad that Warren Gatland is in the position that he could’ve named his starting fifteen six months ago, with the exception of Biggar for the injured Gareth Anscombe. However, Jonathan Davies is a very late withdrawal with injury bringing Owen Watkin in to start and Leigh Halfpenny onto …
England 40-16 Australia: Rugby World Cup quarter-final player ratings | Sport
England Elliot Daly Knock-on led to Koroibete’s try and he was made to look foolish by the Australia winger’s finish. Joins the line so well, though. 6 Anthony Watson His footwork gave Koroibete a torrid time and was rewarded for his efforts with a try. Commanding under the high ball. 8 Henry Slade Strange one. …
England into World Cup semi-finals after bruising victory over Australia | Sport
Not for the first time in their Rugby World Cup history England gave their fans some palpitations en route, but Eddie Jones and his players have lived to fight another day. The semi-finals now await after a seesawing contest against a battling Australia side who, for 65 minutes, made their opponents work extremely hard for …
England v Australia: Rugby World Cup 2019, quarter-final – live! | Sport
Eddie Jones has made what are considered to be some big calls with George Ford and Joe Marler both relegated to the bench after being in from the start and bang in form since the warm-ups. Owen Farrell is back to out-half, Tuilagi shuffles in one position to 12 and Henry Slade is back at …
Rugby World Cup breaking news live as England play Australia and Ireland take on New Zealand in huge quarter finals
Justin Tipuric: Fully fit and experienced Wales better prepared than 2015 Justin Tipuric will lead Wales against Uruguay (Image: PA) Four years ago, an injury hit Wales exited the Rugby World Cup at the quarter-final stage. It was heartbreak for Wales as South Africa’s Fourie du Preez scuttled over in the closing stages to send …
England drop George Ford with Owen Farrell at fly-half for Australia clash | Sport
Eddie Jones has sprung a huge surprise by dropping George Ford and naming Owen Farrell at fly-half for England’s World Cup quarter-final against Australia on Saturday. Ford has been among England’s best performers at the World Cup so far but Jones has opted to restore his captain to the No 10 jersey. Henry Slade comes …
