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Ireland juggernaut batters Scots in Yokohama drizzle
Ireland won 27-3 against Pool A rivals Scotland to open their World Cup campaign in convincing style in Yokohama on Sunday.
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Scoring burst helps Italy to win against Namibia
The Italians had dominated much of the play in the first half with their forwards providing a stable base to attack and create space.
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Scrapping Boks eye World Cup final despite All Blacks loss
'They won it, I don't think we lost it. Two tries to one, they deserved to win the game'.
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PODCAST: Beyond the Touchline & towards the RWC19 final for the Springboks
EWN Sport goes Beyond the Touchline to find out why rugby is such a compelling game, what motivates the Springboks, and asks about their most memorable Rugby World Cup moment.
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New Zealand v South Africa: five key duels
AFP Sport looks at five key battles of the blockbuster showdown that will likely determine the pool winner.
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England's Vunipola 'should play for us', jokes Tonga boss
A young Vunipola was in the crowd when his father Fe'ao Vunipola played for Tonga against England in London at the 1999 World Cup, a game that finished 101-10 to the home side.
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Lowly Namibia may lose but 'won't be for want of trying'
Namibia are ranked 23rd in the world, the lowest at the 2019 World Cup, and have never won a match at the global showcase - their best result was a narrow 16-15 loss to Georgia in 2015.
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Jones confident England ready to ride Rugby World Cup 'rollercoaster'
Eddie Jones is a vastly experienced World Cup campaigner acted as consultant to 2007 champions South Africa and masterminded Japan's shock win over the Springboks in England four years ago.
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Asia's first Rugby World Cup to kick off as game seeks broader reach
The tournament promises to be one of the most open in history, with at least five or six teams capable of preventing favourites New Zealand from winning an unprecedented third consecutive title.
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Most open World Cup in years good for game - All Blacks' Hansen
The All Blacks’ decade-long reign at the top of the world rankings came to an end in recent weeks.
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Springboks told World Cup victory 'most important' for Rainbow Nation
Sports Minister Nathi Mthethwa delivered his message personally on Friday when he met the players on the eve of their opening clash against reigning champions New Zealand in Yokohama.
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Beyond the Touchline: Routines and rituals of Springbok players
How do rugby players prepare for a bruising test match? How do they steel themselves for battle on the highest stage? In the 5th episode of Beyond the Touchline we explore pre-game habits of Springbok players
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Beyond the Touchline: 'Little moments make big rugby players'
Who are the players to watch in this World Cup? In the 4th episode of Beyond the Touchline we take a look at the players who are likely to impress in this tournament.
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England's Curry favours Australia's 'Pooper' at Rugby World Cup
Although they are not in the same pool, both Australia and England are in Sapporo where the Wallabies face Fiji on Saturday before England begin their campaign a day later against Tonga.
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Beyond the Touchline: How has SA’s style of rugby evolved?
In episode 2 of Beyond the Touchline with EWN Sport, we ask how the Springboks have changed their style of play over the years, and what has made them so successful.
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Beyond the Touchline: What one moment in World Cup history you would go back to?
In the first episode of Beyond the Touchline with EWN Sport, we asked current and former Springboks what their favourite World Cup moment was, and how it has inspired them.
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Bag of nerves: Japan's Leitch tense before World Cup opener
The talismanic skipper, who missed a chunk of the year with a groin injury, was named in a strong Brave Blossoms side by Japan coach Jamie Joseph for Friday's Pool A clash in Tokyo.
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The 2019 Rugby World Cup explained
The Rugby World Cup is upon us, and as host, Japan welcomes the world to this rugby showpiece. Here's what you can expect over the next few weeks.
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Sanchez starts for Argentina against France in Rugby World Cup
Sanchez has a ream of French experience, having also played for Stade's Top 14 rivals Bordeaux-Begles and Toulon over four seasons before linking up briefly with the Jaguares in Super Rugby.
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Pocock starts alongside Hooper in Wallabies' Rugby World Cup opener
Both Hooper and Pocock are renowned for their expert work in slowing down and turning over opposition ball at the breakdown, which could prove important against a Fiji side that is at its best playing a quick-moving running game.
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Crotty in ahead of SBW in strong All Blacks side to face Boks
Sonny Bill Williams has been relegated to the bench as has Ben Smith, with coach Steve Hansen staying with his twin playmaker system - Beauden Barrett at fullback and Crotty's Crusader's teammate Richie Mo'unga at fly-half.
