Updated Scotland winger Darcy Graham fit to take on Springboks at Rugby World Cup
Darcy Graham has been passed fit to start Scotland's Rugby World Cup opener against South Africa on Sunday after his pre-tournament injury scare.
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Rugby World Cup: Johnny Sexton relishing return against Romania
Ireland outhalf Johnny Sexton is champing at the bit to get into action against Romania in his side's Rugby World Cup opener on Saturday after a six-month spell on the sidelines due to injury and a three-match suspension.
Johnny Sexton confident goal-kicking not affected after injury lay-off
It's not going to matter tomorrow but Johnny Sexton and Andy Farrell have been in discussions about the Ireland out-half's goal-kicking.
Andy Farrell expects Ireland to step up quality in World Cup opener
Head coach Andy Farrell expects Ireland to be “a hell of a lot slicker” in their Rugby World Cup opener following some disjointed warm-up displays.
Rugby World Cup preview: Let the games begin
The wait is almost over and the tenth Rugby World Cup kicks off this evening with the blockbuster clash of France and New Zealand.
‘Dynamite’ Dupont leads France’s quest for Rugby World Cup glory
France, still gunning for a maiden title after three final defeats, are among the hot favourites to win the sport’s quadrennial showpiece event, which runs through October 28.
'Greatest rivalry in World Cup history': New Zealand to meet France in opener
New Zealand went into the 1999 Rugby World Cup as clear favourites. Everything was going to plan as Tana Umaga's men rolled through their pool matches, handling the English comfortably and putting 100 points on Italy. The biggest thing in rugby, winger Jonah Lomu, had already scored six tries by the time they reached the notorious semi-final.
Ireland’s Rob Herring ‘raring to go’ ahead of overdue World Cup debut
Veteran Ireland hooker Rob Herring never doubted his ability to play at a Rugby World Cup as he prepares to make up for past disappointments with an overdue tournament debut.