Italy struggle to come to terms with New Zealand hammering
Italy head coach Kieran Crowley said his team had been "monstered" by New Zealand following their 96-17 mauling in a World Cup Pool A encounter on Friday.
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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.
New Zealand close on World Cup quarter-final spot with 14-try mauling of Italy
New Zealand lit the touchpaper on their Rugby World Cup campaign with a 14-try hammering of Italy.
Rachin Ravindra Shines, Kane Williamson All Class On Comeback As New Zealand Outbat Pakistan In Cricket World Cup Warm-Up
Kane Williamson showed his class in his first competitive outing in six months while Rachin Ravindra sizzled at the top of the order as New Zealand gunned down a 346-run target in their opening World Cup warm-up game against Pakistan Hyderabad on Friday. Barring the openers, Pakistan batters including Mohammad Rizwan (103 retired hurt off 91), Babar Azam (80 off 84) and Saud Shaukeel (75 off 53) had a good hit in the middle, helping their team post a daunting 345 for five in 50 overs.
Williamson shines in return from injury, Babar maintains form
NEW DELHI : New Zealand captain Kane Williamson made an encouraging half-century on his return from injury, while Pakistan counterpart Babar Azam provided glimpses of his current form in a warm-up match ahead the 50-overs World Cup in Hyderabad on Friday.
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.
Stephen Ferris: World Cup schedule working out for Ireland
Stephen Ferris reckons Ireland's World Cup schedule has "panned out really well", as they take a well-earned break from action this weekend.