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Ireland put minnows Romania to the sword with 12-try thumping
Johnny Sexton marked his long-awaited comeback with two of 12 tries as Ireland launched their Rugby World Cup campaign by blitzing Romania in Bordeaux.
World Cup: Italy put 50 past valiant Namibia side in Toulouse
Italy got their 2023 Rugby World Cup campaign off to a flying start as they sealed a 52-8 bonus-point victory over Namibia in Toulouse on Saturday.
Jacques Nienaber doesn't share spying concerns at this year's World Cup
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber shrugged off fears that rugby espionage was at play at the Rugby World Cup after some teams revealed they were worried they were being spied on.
World rankings: Springboks could finish the weekend at No 1
The Springboks could end the weekend as the No. 1-ranked rugby team in the world if they manage to beat Scotland on Sunday.
Scotland urged to not let Springboks 'bully' them in Marseille
Forwards coach John Dalziel has called on Scotland not to let the Springboks' physicality prevent them from showing their attacking flair when the two teams meet in the Rugby World Cup on Sunday.
All Blacks suffer double injury blow ahead of World Cup opener against France
The All Blacks will be without Jordie Barrett for Friday's Rugby World Cup opener against France, while tragedy has struck for winger Emoni Narawa, who has been ruled out of the tournament altogether.
