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Ireland were too good, admits Scotland coach Gregor Townsend

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend gave credit to a rampant Irish side that trounced his charges 36-14 to knock the Scots out of the Rugby World Cup in Paris on Saturday.

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Rugby World Cup: England given a scare but eventually sneak past Samoa

England were forced to dig deep in an 18-17 victory over Samoa that will have left probable World Cup quarter-final opponents Fiji licking their lips.

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Rugby World Cup: France crush Italy to secure top spot in Pool A

France secured their spot in the Rugby World Cup knockout stage in impressive fashion by trouncing Italy 60-7, eliminating Italy in the process.

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Jamie Ritchie: Scotland ready to 'fire every bullet' to stay in Rugby World Cup

Jamie Ritchie said Scotland will "fire every bullet in our gun" in this Saturday's Paris showdown with Ireland as they bid to stay in the World Cup.

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Government defends superfans Mama Joy and Botha's presence at Rugby World Cup

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has highlighted the role of South Africa's Monumental Flag Raisers Mama Joy and Botha Msila at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

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Peter O'Mahony looking beyond his 100th cap against Scotland in key Rugby World Cup clash

Peter O'Mahony is begrudgingly accepting praise for his 100th international cap because Ireland's mission to lift the Webb Ellis Cup is the end goal.