Courtney Lawes says England ‘getting better every day’ after beating Japan
Courtney Lawes insisted England are beginning to show their teeth in attack after they posted a bonus-point victory over Japan in their World Cup clash at the Stade de Nice.
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Warren Gatland favours a 24-nation Rugby World Cup to help grow the game
Warren Gatland believes that a 24-nation Rugby World Cup would help to grow the game.
Johnny Sexton breaks Ireland points record during impressive victory over Tonga
Johnny Sexton smashed Ireland’s individual points record as his side edged closer to the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a crushing 59-16 bonus-point victory over Tonga in Nantes.
Sexton eyes 'huge challenge' of South Africa after record-breaking display
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton will continue to let his performances do the talking after warming up for world champions South Africa with another record-breaking display.
Lacklustre Wales labour to World Cup victory over adventurous Portugal
Wales took another step towards the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, but they were given a fierce examination by minnows Portugal before winning 28-8 at Stade de Nice.
Gareth Anscombe reveals his relief at avoiding an unwanted World Cup double
Gareth Anscombe has revealed how he feared his Rugby World Cup hopes might have been destroyed by injury for a second successive tournament.
Luis Rubiales appears in court over sexual assault allegations
The former president of Spain's soccer federation Luis Rubiales has denied allegations of sexual assault and coercion filed by soccer player Jenni Hermoso over an alleged non-consensual kiss, the prosecutor leading the case said in a preliminary court hearing on Friday.
Ireland braced for ‘big step up’ ahead of facing Tonga’s ‘serious threats’
Ireland’s coaching staff and players are braced for a “big step up” at the Rugby World Cup as they prepare to face the “serious threats” of Tonga in Nantes.