Deal referee Matthew Carley to take charge of first Rugby Union World Cup game of his career when Wales face Fiji in Bordeaux
By Kevin Redsull
Fiji Sport News
Canada motivated to make up for World Cup disappointment in Olympic qualifying
Canada will face Jamaica in Olympic qualifying, eager to make up for their shocking early exit from the Women's World Cup and intent on getting back to the Games to defend their gold medal, coach Bev Priestman said.
Wales, wary of Fiji upset, focus on the basics
BORDEAUX : Wales will focus on rugby basics including discipline and tactical kicking as they aim to avoid what would still rank as an upset against Fiji in their World Cup Pool C clash in Bordeaux on Sunday, coach Warren Gatland said.
Maro Itoje insists struggling England 'know who we are'
Maro Itoje insists England are ready to show their true selves when they launch the Rugby World Cup with the toughest assignment of their group campaign against Argentina.
Water breaks approved for World Cup as France sizzles
BORDEAUX : Players grappling with the baking heat at the Rugby World Cup in France this weekend will be able to refresh themselves during extra water breaks midway through each half, World Rugby said on Friday.
Mitchell and Marchant desperate to grab second chances
MARSEILLE, France : When Eddie Jones was in charge of England Alex Mitchell and Joe Marchant pretty much resigned themselves to watching the Rugby World Cup from TV, yet, given a new lease of life under Steve Borthwick, both will start Saturday's game against Argentina.
Late call-ups Shimokawa, Fakatava start for Japan against Chile
PARIS : Late squad call-ups Kanji Shimokawa and Amato Fakatava will both start Japan's opening Pool D match against World Cup debutants Chile in Toulouse on Sunday.
Fiji name Tela at flyhalf to take on Wales
BORDEAUX : Fiji named Teti Tela to start at flyhalf in the absence of the injured Caleb Muntz for their crunch Rugby World Cup Pool C game against Wales on Sunday in Bordeaux.