RUGBY-WORLD-CUP

Duhan van der Merwe Scotland - Mar 2023

Scotland ready to "do it the hard way", says coach Gregor Townsend

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend admitted they have their work cut out if they are to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

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Ireland can get even better in the Rugby World Cup, says defence coach

Ireland defence coach Simon Easterby believes the Irish will put on an even better performance when they face Scotland in Paris in two weeks' time.

Eddie Jones

Wallaby coach Eddie Jones apologises to Australia

Australia coach Eddie Jones has apologised to Australian fans and assured them he is still the right man for the job following an embarrassing loss to Wales at the Rugby World Cup on Sunday.

Scotland

Scotland secure bonus-point win over Tonga to keep play-off hopes alive

Scotland romped to the bonus-point victory they required over Tonga at Stade de Nice to keep alive their hopes of qualification for the knockout phase.

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Erasmus confirms Pollard likely to feature against Tonga

Springboks Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus confirmed that Handre Pollard will very likely start his 2023 Rugby World Cup against Tonga next weekend.

Damian Willemse

The Springboks can still retain the Rugby World Cup, says Nienaber

South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber conceded his side were second best against Ireland in their epic Pool B clash on Saturday, but insists they can still retain the Rugby World Cup.

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