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Barnstorming Bundee shines among backline attackers at World Cup

MARSEILLE, France : Rampaging Ireland centre Bundee Aki has had a magnificent start to the Rugby World Cup and leads the way in several attacking metrics after three rounds, finding the form that has made him such an icon back home there is a hamburger named in his honour.

Organisers back 'bunker review' consistency at World Cup

PARIS : Rugby World Cup organisers are confident that their 'bunker' card reviews are bringing more consistency to the game despite some debatable calls in this year's tournament.

Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan in ‘perfect’ condition for rest of World Cup

First-choice Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan is raring to go for the remainder of the Rugby World Cup after declaring his body is in “perfect” condition.

Tonga's Fifita hit with four-match ban for high tackle

LYON, France : Tonga loose forward Vaea Fifita has almost certainly seen his last action at this year's World Cup after being banned for four matches for a dangerous tackle on Scotland's Finn Russell last weekend.

Italy to shock All Blacks at RWC 2023? It's 'ludicrous' to think that, says coach

New Zealand may not be rugby's dominant force as they once were but beating them remains more a fanciful dream than a realistic possibility, Italy's defence coach Marius Goosen said on Tuesday.