Springbok star Kolbe's quick-fire score helps Toulon to Brive romp
Springbok Cheslin Kolbe made a try-scoring return from injury on Saturday as Toulon hammered Brive 47-0 at home in the French Top 14.
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Rugby-England's Middleton hails players for overcoming nerves in World Cup opener
(Reuters) - England head coach Simon Middleton said it was natural for his side to be awed by the occasion of playing in the women's Rugby World Cup, and praised his side for overcoming their nerves at Auckland's Eden Park to crush Fiji 84-19 in their opening game on Saturday.
Women’s rugby: France defeat South Africa in World Cup opening match
Sansus and fly-half Caroline Drouin excelled for the French, who raced 19-0 clear inside the first quarter at Eden Park but only made the game safe with three tries inside the final 15 minutes.
Rugby-Favourites England hand Fiji 14-try mauling at World Cup
(Reuters) - Winger Claudia MacDonald scored four tries as favourites England opened their women's Rugby World Cup campaign with a 84-19 rout of Fiji at Auckland's Eden Park on Saturday, extending their winning streak to 26 matches.
France outclass Springbok Women in Rugby World Cup opener
Star scrumhalf Laure Sansus crossed twice as France beat a stubborn South Africa 40-5 in the opening match of the women's Rugby World Cup in Auckland on Saturday.
Expectation rather than hope for England at World Cup in New Zealand
While most teams at the women's Rugby World Cup will arrive with various levels of hope, England will fully expect to cruise to the final and another probable showdown with New Zealand, the only side who look capable of beating them.
Princess Kate reveals early start to cheer on England's rugby team in Women's World Cup
The Princess of Wales has revealed she will be getting up before 4.45am on Saturday to support England women's rugby team in their World Cup opener against Fiji at Eden Park in Auckland.