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Siya Kolisi leaps to Manie Libbok's defence after latest kicking troubles
Siya Kolisi refused to single out flyhalf Manie Libbok for criticism after being asked about his kicking troubles against Scotland on Sunday.
Wales edge out Fiji in nerve-shredding World Cup thriller in Bordeaux
Wales held their nerve in a frantic and pulsating Rugby World Cup clash to beat Fiji 32-26 and put themselves on course for the quarter-finals.
World Cup: Japan overcome strong start from Chile before powering to victory
Japan overcame a strong start from Rugby World Cup debutants Chile but eventually powered to a 42-12 victory in their tournament opener in Toulouse on Sunday.
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.
