France have 'no doubts' Antoine Dupont will return for quarters
France's coaching staff have "no doubts" injured captain Antoine Dupont will be available to play in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup.
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Biggest Irish TV audience of the year tuned in for win over South Africa
Ireland's win over South Africa on Saturday, which saw them take a major step towards reaching the knockout stages at the Rugby World Cup, attracted the biggest television audience of the year so far for RTE, Ireland's national broadcaster.
Kickers worth their weight in gold at Rugby World Cup
MARSEILLE, France : Every Rugby World Cup has been won by a nation with a strong goal-kicker who can turn pressure into points and it is likely to be the case again in France with the teams who have come through tight contests so far all having one thing in common.
Fullback Lemeki to make rare start for Japan against Samoa
:Lomano Lemeki will make a first start for Japan in almost two years as one of two changes to their side for the Rugby World Cup Pool D fixture against Samoa in Toulouse on Thursday, a fixture both need to win in their bid for a quarter-final place.
Mike McCarthy: The simple fix for Ireland's lineout issues
Mike McCarthy believes Ireland's lineout struggles can be easily rectified, after they survived a disastrous start at the set-piece in Saturday's 13-8 win against South Africa in Paris on Saturday.
Namibia captain Deysel receives hefty ban for Dupont tackle
MARSEILLE, France : Namibia captain Johan Deysel has been given an effective five match suspension for his dangerous tackle on Antoine Dupont that left the France skipper with a facial fracture and on the sidelines at the Rugby World Cup.
Jones bears the brunt after promising Australia a quick fix
LYON, France : Part of the reason for the ferocious backlash against Eddie Jones after his Wallabies were humbled by Wales at the World Cup on Sunday was almost certainly the veteran coach having offered a quick fix to endemic problems in the Australian game.
