David Humphreys: Ireland v Tonga Talking Points
Former Ulster and Ireland out-half David Humphreys assesses the opening round of the Rugby World Cup and challenges facing Andy Farrell's hopeful Ireland side as they face Tonga.
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'Grateful' Conor Murray wants to make fourth World Cup count
When Conor Murray first threw the Irish number 9 jersey over his back in 2011, it marked a phenomenal rise for the Munster scrum-half.
Live-wire Roigard guides New Zealand to thrashing of Namibia
Roigard scored two tries and set up two more as flyhalf Damian McKenzie bagged 26 points to kick start the All Blacks' tournament after an opening 27-13 loss to hosts France in Pool A.
Kylian Mbappe Scores Twice But Paris Saint-Germain Slump To First Defeat Of Season
Paris Saint-Germain slipped to their first loss of the Ligue 1 season despite a Kylian Mbappe double as an impressive Nice secured a 3-2 victory at the Parc des Princes on Friday, with Terem Moffi scoring twice. PSG fell behind less than midway through the first half as Moffi found the net following a poor mistake by Mbappe. The France striker made amends on the half-hour mark, but Gaetan Laborde restored Nice's lead eight minutes after the break and Moffi put another past the ragged hosts.
All Blacks bounce back from opening defeat with 11-try defeat of Namibia
New Zealand overcame Namibia 71-3 in Toulouse with a ruthless display of attacking to get off the mark in Pool A of the Rugby World Cup.
Conor Murray says it’s ‘great’ having his father in good health and at World Cup
Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray says it is “great” to have his father back in good health and in France to cheer him on at his fourth – and probably final – Rugby World Cup.
Namibia keen to learn from New Zealand mauling
TOULOUSE, France : Namibia fought to the final whistle against a vastly superior New Zealand and can take positives from the game despite their heavy 71-3 loss in a Rugby World Cup Pool A clash on Friday, coach Allister Coetzee said.
New Zealand run in 11 tries in rout of Namibia
New Zealand overcame Namibia in Toulouse with a ruthless display of attacking to get off the mark in Pool A of the Rugby World Cup.