Unconvincing Wallabies battle past Portugal to keep slim World Cup hopes alive
Australia kept their faint hopes of reaching the Rugby World Cup knockout stages alive with an unconvincing 34-14 victory over minnows Portugal on Sunday.
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England captain Farrell looking forward to Curry return
England flanker Tom Curry is fit and raring to go should he be selected against Samoa having played only three minutes in the Rugby World Cup following an early red card picked up against Argentina.
Argentina claim the underdog status for Japan showdown
NANTES, France : Argentina, despite their World Cup pedigree, appear determined to claim the underdog tag for their blockbuster Pool D showdown against Japan in Nantes next Sunday.
Rugby league-Super Cleary steers Penrith to third straight NRL title
SYDNEY : Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary manufactured an astonishing 26-24 comeback victory over the Brisbane Broncos as the Panthers became the first team in 40 years to win three straight National Rugby League titles in a Grand Final thriller on Sunday.
Fiji will not look past Portugal in quarter-final hunt
BORDEAUX, France : Fiji coach Simon Raiwalui will not allow himself to think about a Rugby World Cup quarter-final just yet but, having seen his side roll up their sleeves and fight for a gritty 17-12 win over Georgia in Bordeaux, he knows they are almost there.
Ruddock credits players for clean bill of health
Ciaran Ruddock admits Ireland have had a touch of luck on their side to get through the opening three games of the Rugby World Cup with a clean bill of health, but believes the players deserve the real credit for keeping themselves match-fit.
Wing Graham revelling in Scotland’s attacking approach
LILLE, France : Wing Darcy Graham equalled Scotland’s record for the most tries in a Rugby World Cup match when he crossed Romania's line four times in Saturday’s 84-0 Pool B romp in Lille, and now has another major milestone looming.