Rugby News

Japan pulled off perhaps the biggest upset in Rugby World Cup history on Saturday, defeating two-time World Cup champions South Africa 34-32 in a ferocious encounter at Brighton Community Stadium.

France beat Italy 32-10 in their Rugby World Cup Pool D encounter at Twickenham on Saturday.

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt was pleased with the manner in which his side managed the game as they defeated Canada 50-7 in Cardiff.

Georgia claimed only the third win in their World Cup history as captain Mamuka Gorgodze inspired them to a 17-10 victory over Pool C rivals Tonga at Kingsholm.

Willem Alberts has been withdrawn from South Africa's Rugby World Cup opening game against Japan after injuring his calf during the captain's run.

Billy Vunipola was unaware of the potential importance of his bonus-point clinching try in England's 35-11 World Cup-opening victory over Fiji.

Wigan coach Shaun Wane admitted it will take him several days to get over his side’s dramatic 18-14 loss to arch rivals St Helens at Langtree Park.

Furious Lee Radford accused a touch judge of 'blatant cheating' after Hull FC fell to a 34-20 defeat at the hands of the Huddersfield Giants.

Billy Vunipola is not getting involved in any of Warren Gatland's mind games as England look forward to next weekend's pivotal clash with Wales.

Eddie Jones hopes Japan's win over South Africa at the Rugby World Cup will be the start of a bright future for the sport in the country.

Wakefield cast aside their off-field troubles to take a huge step towards Super League safety with a comfortable 30-12 win over Halifax at Belle Vue.

Heyneke Meyer issued an apology to the people of South Africa after watching his side lose to Japan in their Rugby World Cup opener.

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Warrington boss Tony Smith hailed departing skipper Joel Monaghan after his hat-trick helped the Wolves romp to a 48-6 victory on an emotional last home appearance at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

Georgia coach Milton Haig hailed a "pretty historic occasion" for his players after they toppled World Cup opponents Tonga 17-10 at Kingsholm.

Warrington skipper Joel Monaghan signed off in style with a dazzling hat-trick of tries on his last appearance at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

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Live updates of the World Cup Pool D clash between France and Italy at Twickenham after Japan cause seismic shock against South Africa.

Dan Cole accepts that England were off the pace during their victory over Fiji on Friday but says the problem was 'mental not physical.'

Live updates of the World Cup Pool D clash between Ireland and Canada at the Millennium Stadium.

Wales captain Sam Warburton insists his side will be playing flat out for 80 minutes when they open their World Cup campaign against Uruguay on Sunday.

Will Greenwood felt England performed well after a nervy start against Fiji as they got their World Cup Pool A campaign off to a winning start.