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Hosts Japan stun Ireland 19-12 at Rugby World Cup
In a shock result that rivals their "miracle of Brighton" defeat of South Africa at the 2015 tournament, the Brave Blossoms took the lead through a Kenki Fukuoka try halfway through the second half and hung on desperately with a courageous defensive effort.
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Scotland change entire back-row for critical Samoa clash
Magnus Bradbury, Jamie Ritchie and Blade Thomson come in for John Barclay, Ryan Wilson and flanker Hamish Watson, who has flown home after a tournament-ending injury.
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All Blacks warn no let up against minnows Canada, Namibia
The three-times world champions have beaten Canada comfortably in the three times they've met in previous World Cups and whipped Namibia 58-14 when they met for the only time at London's Olympic Stadium four years ago.
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Argentina beat Tonga 28-12 at Rugby World Cup
The more fancied Argentina capitalised on some Tongan handling errors in the first half to race to a quick lead and resisted a brave fight-back from the underdogs in an entertaining match at the Hanazono Rugby Stadium.
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Cheika swings axe for Wales clash at Rugby World Cup
Dane Haylett-Petty starts in place of Kurtley Beale at fullback and there was no room in the matchday 23 for Christian Lealiifano, Australia's starting fly-half in the 39-21 win over Fiji.
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Japan's Matsushima wary of Irish 'three-tonne truck'
The flying winger scored a sizzling treble as the host nation beat Russia 30-10 in last week's Pool A opener, prompting gushing praise from Japan coach Jamie Joseph.
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England right where they need to be at World Cup, says Jones
Jones had made 10 changes to the starting 15 that beat Tonga 35-3 in the Pool C opener on Sunday and while they did not fire on all cylinders against the Americans, the gulf in class was obvious, England running out 45-7 winners.
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No limits: South Africa set to pile on points against Namibia in Rugby World Cup
Defence coach Jacques Nienaber said South Africa had 'no point limit in our heads' against their neighbours, the lowest-ranked team in the tournament.
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Grateful Namibia plot upset against 'big brother' Springboks
The match pits Namibia against their ‘big brother’ in what should be a mismatch but does highlight the strong rugby ties between the two nations.
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'Miracle of Brighton' inspires USA in World Cup clash with England
United States coach Gary Gold on Wednesday said his 'severe underdogs' would take heart from Japan's stunning 2015 Rugby World Cup victory over South Africa as they prepare to take on heavyweights England.
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'Past is past' - Wallabies say wins over Wales count for nothing at World Cup
Sunday's showdown will more than likely decide the pool winner, with Kurtley Beale saying that the fact it was Wales was a positive.
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Minnows Uruguay stun Fiji at Rugby World Cup
South American minnows Uruguay stunned Fiji 30-27 on Wednesday for their first Rugby World Cup win since 2003 and the first upset of the tournament in Japan.
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Boks pick Brits at No 8 in wholesale changes for Namibia clash
Experienced hooker Schalk Brits will move from the front to the back of the scrum as South Africa made 13 changes to their side for the Rugby World Cup Pool B clash with minnows Namibia in Toyota City on Saturday.
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Wales open World Cup campaign with win over Georgia
There were barely two minutes on the clock when centre Jonathan Davies was played in under the posts after a perfect pass by scrum-half and namesake Gareth.
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Painter, roofer, dentist, prop: meet the Rugby World Cup amateurs
Samoan flanker Chris Vui is a painter. Fiji's number eight Viliame Mata was working as a joiner before being spotted by the country's sevens coach and winning Olympic gold in 2016.
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Jones ready for '15 Donald Trumps' when England face USA
Trump has become something of a running theme in the career of Jones, who was once unfavourably compared to the US president by former Scotland player and celebrated coach Jim Telfer.
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Fiji change 12 for Uruguay at Rugby World Cup
Captain Dominiko Waqaniburotu, loose forward Leone Nakarawa and centre Semi Radrada will be the only remaining starters from the Australia game for Wednesday's match.
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Nyakane injury blow for Boks; Du Toit called up
Du Toit is expected to join the squad in Nagoya on Tuesday ahead of the match against Namibia on Saturday.
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Tuilagi brace helps England to bonus-point win over Tonga
Eddie Jones’s side was keen to flex their muscles and send a message that they could match the tournament favourites with a similar performance.
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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.
