Hosts France dominate Italy to reach Rugby World Cup quarter-finals
Penaud, 26, scored two tries and created a third with a deft chip as he moved to within three of France great Blanco's record of 38 tries for his country.
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France braced for second 'World Cup final' in five weeks
LYON, France : France coach Fabien Galthie declared himself satisfied with Friday's 60-7 drubbing of Italy to move into the knockout stages as Pool A winners but said the next test on their World Cup journey would be as hard as they come.
France too powerful as Crowley's last game with Italy ends in heavy defeat
LYON, France : Italy had hoped to at least make up for their disastrous 96-17 defeat by New Zealand when they faced France in their last game at the Rugby World Cup, instead they suffered their worst ever loss to their neighbours as they were thrashed 60-7 on Friday.
Jalibert's magic helps sweep France past Italy into quarter-finals
LYON, France : France's Matthieu Jalibert produced the magic as the hosts punched their ticket for the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals by crushing Italy 60-7 on Friday despite the absence of Antoine Dupont.
Beauden Barrett says New Zealand are keen to gain revenge for home-series defeat to Ireland
New Zealand's Beauden Barrett says his side are eager to gain revenge after the pain of their home series loss to Ireland in the summer of 2022.
Hosts France romp past Italy into World Cup quarter-finals
LYON, France : Hosts France marched confidently into the World Cup quarter-finals as Pool A winners with an emphatic 60-7 bonus-point victory over a battle-scarred Italy in a festival atmosphere at OL Stadium on Friday.
Beauden Barrett says New Zealand are keen to gain revenge for home series defeat to Ireland
New Zealand's Beauden Barrett says his side are eager to gain revenge after the pain of their home series loss to Ireland in the summer of 2022.
Canadian women's soccer team headed to Montreal, Halifax for friendlies vs. Brazil
Canada Soccer confirmed Friday that the Canadian women will play Brazil later this month in Montreal and Halifax during the FIFA international window.