Posts Tagged ‘Rugby World Cup’
Refereeing not up to scratch in Rugby World Cup opening weekend – World Rugby
Referees became a dominant talking point on the second day of the tournament, when all three matches featured officiating that drew heavy criticism from coaches, players and pundits.
Read MoreHost Japan rallies to open Rugby World Cup with win over Russia | The Guardian
Brave Blossoms overcome nervous opening to the relief of Japanese fans hoping they reach the knock out stages
Read MoreWarren Gatland must plough on regardless amid Wales turmoil | The Guardian
Wales’s coach has been able to call on a ready-made replacement for Rob Howley but the precedents of such upheaval are not encouraging
Read MoreWallabies name Pocock, Hooper for World Cup opener
David Pocock and Michael Hooper will team up alongside one another for the first time this year after Michael Cheika opted for their twin breakdown threat for Australia’s World Cup opener against Fiji.
Read MoreEngland stranded at airport amid Japan typhoon
England’s Rugby World Cup squad had to wait more than five hours when they were stranded at Narita International Airport following the fallout from Typhoon Faxai.
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