England open World Cup campaign with 14-try demolition of Fiji
England 84-19 Fiji
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Munster boss Graham Rowntree bemoans 'ill-disciplined' final quarter in Connacht defeat
Graham Rowntree said Munster were architects of their own downfall once again as they crashed to a disappointing loss against Connacht in Galway.
Rugby-Favourites England hand Fiji 14-try mauling at World Cup
(Reuters) - Winger Claudia MacDonald scored four tries as favourites England opened their women's Rugby World Cup campaign with a 84-19 rout of Fiji at Auckland's Eden Park on Saturday, extending their winning streak to 26 matches.
France outclass Springbok Women in Rugby World Cup opener
Star scrumhalf Laure Sansus crossed twice as France beat a stubborn South Africa 40-5 in the opening match of the women's Rugby World Cup in Auckland on Saturday.
Rugby-Sansus at the double as France down South Africa in World Cup opener
(Reuters) - Scrumhalf Laure Sansus scored two tries as France underlined their title credentials with a bonus point 40-5 victory over South Africa in the opening match of the women's Rugby World Cup at Auckland's Eden Park on Saturday.
Home comforts for Connacht as Munster downed in Galway
Connacht put a tough three weeks on the road behind them as they finished with a flourish to edge a tense derby with Munster and pick up their first win of the season.
Finding space, defending well: Dobson offers balanced criteria for Stormers' new-look midfield
With certain first-choice players out of the fold temporarily, Stormers coach John Dobson is showing his hand in trialling new combinations as he runs the rule on his depth stocks.
Bok Women to play in front of sold out Eden Park in World Cup opener
In a massive moment for women's rugby globally, the Springbok Women will run out to a sold-out Eden Park when they face France in their Women's Rugby World Cup opening game on Saturday.