Hosts France dominate Italy to reach Rugby World Cup quarter-finals
Penaud, 26, scored two tries and created a third with a deft chip as he moved to within three of France great Blanco's record of 38 tries for his country.
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France too powerful as Crowley's last game with Italy ends in heavy defeat
LYON, France : Italy had hoped to at least make up for their disastrous 96-17 defeat by New Zealand when they faced France in their last game at the Rugby World Cup, instead they suffered their worst ever loss to their neighbours as they were thrashed 60-7 on Friday.
Jalibert's magic helps sweep France past Italy into quarter-finals
LYON, France : France's Matthieu Jalibert produced the magic as the hosts punched their ticket for the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals by crushing Italy 60-7 on Friday despite the absence of Antoine Dupont.
Beauden Barrett says New Zealand are keen to gain revenge for home-series defeat to Ireland
New Zealand's Beauden Barrett says his side are eager to gain revenge after the pain of their home series loss to Ireland in the summer of 2022.
France swat aside Italy to advance as Pool A winners
France booked their place in the Rugby World Cup knockout stage in style with an emphatic 60-7 victory over Italy, who exit the tournament.
Portugal take aim at final chance for victory against Fiji
:Portugal's regular captain Tomas Appleton drops to the bench while Manuel Cardoso Pinto will make a first start at fullback in 18 months amid five changes for their final Rugby World Cup Pool C fixture against Fiji in Toulouse on Sunday.
Wallabies coach Jones blames himself for Skelton, Tupou injuries
LYON, France : Australia coach Eddie Jones said he blamed himself for injuries to captain Will Skelton and prop Taniela Tupou in training in the run-up to the World Cup pool match against Fiji in mid-September.
