History will be made in Lyon when New Zealand and Uruguay meet for the first time in a Test match as the pool stages of the Rugby World Cup draw to a close.
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It was do or die for New Zealand but the three-time world champions demolished a below par Italian side with a scintillating 14-try 96-17 victory.
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Strange as it may seem, both New Zealand’s and Italy’s hopes for qualifying for the playoffs come down to tonight’s must win game.
Continue reading “RWC Preview: Italy v New Zealand”Namibia Wait Continues To End Losing Streak
Namibia’s 24-year wait for a Rugby World Cup win continues as they were beaten by Uruguay 36-26 in Lyon.
Continue reading “Namibia Wait Continues To End Losing Streak”France Lay Waste To Namibia In Marseille
Having underwhelmed in the win over Uruguay last week, France needed a big response in Marseille and Fabian Galthie’s fully loaded side delivered just that with a mesmerising 14-try 96-0 victory.
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France coach Fabien Galthié is not taking any risks with this match, making 12 changes to the side that struggled to get the better of a spirited Uruguay last Thursday.
Continue reading “Rugby World Cup Preview: France v Namibia”New Zealand Maul Namibia
Damian McKenzie scored 24 points as New Zealand beat Namibia 71-3 in a ten try rout.
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Sam Whitelock will equal Richie McCaw as the most capped All Black in test history in Toulouse as he runs out for his 148th match today against Namibia.
Continue reading “Rugby World Cup Preview: New Zealand v Namibia”France pass dogged Uruguay test
Having made 12 changes and without star Antoine Dupont, France flattered to deceive and stumbled to a 27-12 victory over a resolute Uruguay.
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One of four teams that sat out last weekend’s first block of games, Uruguay enter the Rugby World Cup chat on Thursday as they face hosts France in Lille in Pool A.
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