Dupont back in France squad after cheekbone surgery
Antoine Dupont has returned to the France World Cup squad after the captain underwent surgery on a broken cheekbone.
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Captain Dupont back in France squad after cheekbone surgery
PARIS : Antoine Dupont is returning to the France World Cup squad after the captain underwent surgery on a broken cheekbone, the French federation said on Saturday.
Fourteen-try New Zealand trounce Italy at Rugby World Cup
Scrum-half Aaron Smith scored a hat-trick of tries as New Zealand laid down a statement of intent with a 96-17 blitzing of a hapless Italy at the Rugby World Cup on Friday.
Relentless All Blacks dismantle Italy 96-17 in Lyon
LYON, France : New Zealand made a huge statement of intent with a ruthless 96-17 thrashing of Italy in Pool A on Friday, running in 14 tries at OL stadium to take a big step towards the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.
Foster happy to quell "panic" over World Cup chances
LYON, France :New Zealand have laid down a marker for the remainder of the Rugby World Cup following their superb 96-17 victory over Italy in Pool A on Friday, with a delighted coach Ian Foster admitting he did not see the huge scoreline coming.
Uruguay’s Dosantos to miss New Zealand showdown after ban
Uruguay flanker Eric Dosantos will miss his side's final Rugby World Cup Pool A fixture with New Zealand in Lyon on Oct. 5 after receiving an effective two-match ban for a dangerous tackle in the 36-26 victory over Namibia on Wednesday.
Next steps for Namibia are the most important – coach Coetzee
MARSEILLE, France : Namibia received double the number of yellow and red cards than they scored tries at the Rugby World Cup in France, but coach Allister Coetzee believes it has been a “step forward” for a side still seeking a first win at the global showpiece event.
Uruguay stage second-half rally to beat Namibia 36-26
Full-back Baltazar Amaya scored two tries as Uruguay overturned a half-time deficit to defeat ill-disciplined Namibia 36-26 for a bonus-point victory in Lyon on Wednesday and send the African side home from another Rugby World Cup without a win.