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Rugby World Cup: Japan defeat Samoa as England qualify for quarter-finals

England qualified for the quarter-finals of the World Cup after Japan saw off 14-man Samoa 28-22 in Toulouse to keep alive their own hopes.

Willie le Roux

Rugby World Cup: Willie le Roux expects sore bodies after 'brutal' Tonga battle

The Springboks are expecting nothing less than a "brutal" battle against Tonga in their final Rugby World Cup pool match in Marseille on Sunday.

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Former Wallaby captain surprised by disastrous Eddie Jones performance

Former Wallabies skipper Stephen Moore admits he did not anticipate Eddie Jones' second stint with the side to go as poorly as it has.

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France 'very confident' Antoine Dupont will return for World Cup knockouts

France coach William Servat is very confident that star scrumhalf Antoine Dupont will be available for the Rugby World Cup knockout stages.

Manie Libbok

Pollard or Libbok? Springbok greats weigh in on Rugby World Cup flyhalf debate

Former Springbok flyhalf Butch James feels for Manie Libbok after his struggles off the tee at the Rugby World Cup, as he also weighed in on the return of Handre Pollard.

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Namibia pay for ill-discipline as Uruguay secure first win of Rugby World Cup

Uruguay secured their first win at this year's Rugby World Cup by beating Namibia 36-26 in Lyon.