RWC 2023: England labour to victory over Japan to stay on track for playoffs
England laboured to a 34-12 bonus-point victory over Japan in their second error-strewn World Cup match in Nice on Sunday to set themselves up as likely Pool D winners.
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Luckless Japan to regroup after error-strewn England encounter
NICE, France : Japan need to regain the cutting edge that made them surprise World Cup quarter-finalists four years ago, after their recent pool stage hot streak of seven straight wins ended with a 34-12 defeat to England in a scrappy affair in Nice.
England close on quarter-finals with 34-12 win over Japan
NICE, France: A bizarre second-half try helped England overcome a ragged first half and eventually overwhelm Japan 34-12 on Sunday (Sep 17), earning themselves a bonus-point victory and planting one foot firmly in the World Cup quarter-finals.
Tee please, Samoa's Sopoaga appeals for return of kicking aid
BORDEAUX, France : Lima Sopoaga has made an emotional appeal for the return of a kicking tee he has owned since he was 14, which went missing after Samoa's 43-10 victory over Chile on Saturday.
Portugal's greatest strength is also their weakness says coach Lagisquet
NICE, France : As the rugby world lauded Portugal's players for an energetic performance in their 28-8 loss to Wales on Saturday, there was a tinge of regret for coach Patrice Lagisquet which illustrates the expectation he has for the team.
Rule changes turning rugby into 'power contest', says Eddie Jones
Rugby's global governing body has turned the sport into a power contest at the World Cup, according to outspoken Australia head coach Eddie Jones.
Samoa record bonus-point win over Chile
Samoa opened their account at the Rugby World Cup after storming to a 43-10 bonus-point victory against Chile at Stade de Bordeaux.
Samoa happy to be off and running after Chile test
BORDEAUX, France : Samoa coach Seilala Mapusua said Saturday's arm-wrestle with Chile was the perfect way for the Pacific islanders to finally get their World Cup campaign underway.