Key talking points as Ireland prepare for Rugby World Cup opener against Romania
Ireland launch their Rugby World Cup campaign against Pool B minnows Romania in Bordeaux.
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James Ryan urges Ireland to begin Rugby World Cup with ‘real intent’
Vice-captain James Ryan insists Ireland must begin the Rugby World Cup with “real intent” if they have genuine aspirations of being crowned champions.
France defeat New Zealand All Blacks in historic Rugby World Cup opener
At last the much-anticipated Rugby World Cup opener. Over the years, Les Bleus and the All Blacks have met seven times in rugby world cups. Despite historic New Zealand dominance, the encounters have been unpredictable, exciting, and – depending on who you support – devastating. France’s victory on Friday evening was no exception.
France defeat All Blacks in historic Rugby World Cup opener
At last the much-anticipated Rugby World Cup opener. Over the years, Les Bleus and the All Blacks have met seven times in rugby world cups. Despite historic New Zealand dominance, the encounters have been unpredictable, exciting, and – depending on who you support – devastating. France’s victory on Friday evening was no exception.
Hosts France beat New Zealand in World Cup opener in sweltering Stade de France
France handed a nation the result it craved as they opened their Rugby World Cup campaign on home soil by beating New Zealand in Paris.
Gregor Townsend warns Scotland 'underdogs' are going hell for leather to deliver at Rugby World Cup
Gregor Townsend insists Scotland are ready to throw caution to the wind in a bid get their Rugby World Cup campaign off to a winning start.
Sizzling France down New Zealand in thrilling World Cup opener
PARIS :Hosts France underlined their Rugby World Cup credentials with a sizzling 27-13 victory against New Zealand, handing the three-time champions their first defeat in a pool phase in a nail-biting curtain raiser on Friday.
Canada motivated to make up for World Cup disappointment in Olympic qualifying
Canada will face Jamaica in Olympic qualifying, eager to make up for their shocking early exit from the Women's World Cup and intent on getting back to the Games to defend their gold medal, coach Bev Priestman said.