World Cup

France registered their second consecutive win in the ongoing Rugby World Cup after they completed a 33-9 bonus point victory over the United States of America at Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium on Wednesday.

Australia head coach Michael Cheika has handed Jordan Petaia debut in the upcoming World Cup game against Uruguay to be played in Oita on Saturday.

South Africa's ongoing World Cup campaign has suffered a setback with centre Jesse Kriel ruled out for the remainder of the tournament after failing to recover from a hamstring injury.

New Zealand back-row Ardie Savea has confirmed that he will be wearing protective goggles for the upcoming World Cup game against Canada to be played in Oita on Wednesday.

Ireland have received a much-needed boost ahead of their upcoming World Cup clash against Russia with Jonathan Sexton declared fit after recovering from a thigh injury.

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has made 10 changes to the starting line-up for the upcoming World Cup game against Italy to be played in Shizuoka on Friday.

Wales fly-half Rhys Patchell said he is relishing competition with his team-mate Dan Biggar following their thrilling win over Australia at Tokyo Stadium last weekend.

Samoa international Ed Fidow will attend a disciplinary hearing on Wednesday following his sent-off during the recently concluded World Cup game against Scotland at Kobe Misaki Stadium.

Scotland got their World Cup up and running with a 34-0 win over Samoa.

France head coach Jacques Brunel has named Louis Picamoles as captain for the upcoming World Cup clash against the United States of America in Fukuoka to be played on Wednesday.

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has made 11 changes to the starting line-up for the upcoming World Cup game against Canada to be played in Oita on Wednesday.

England international Piers Francis will be available for the upcoming World Cup clash against Argentina after his citing for a dangerous tackle has been dismissed.

Wales resisted a superb Australia fight back to clinch a 29-25 victory.

Georgia managed to open their account in the ongoing Rugby World Cup as they eased past Uruguay with a 33-7 victory at Kumagaya Rugby Stadium on Saturday.

Johnny Leota reflects on Samoa’s win over Russia + previews their clash with Scotland.

South Africa came up with a clinical display as they scored nine tries to trounce Namibia 57-3 in the second round of the World Cup at City of Toyota Stadium on Saturday.

Hosts Japan produced an almighty shock as they defeated Ireland 19-12 to blow Pool A wide open.

Uruguay produced the first shock of the Rugby World Cup against Fiji.

Julian Montoya scored a hat-trick as Argentina completed a bonus-point victory over Tonga in their second round of the World Cup clash at Hanazono Rugby Stadium on Saturday.

Namibia take on South Africa in their second game of the Rugby World Cup on Saturday.