Tag: Rugby

Rugby World Cup: England v Samoa – Ben Earl’s long road to Test prominence

After 15 straight appearances as a replacement, Ben Earl is set to start for the sixth time in seven England matches against Samoa on Saturday Venue: Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille Date: Saturday, 7 October Kick-off: 16:45 BST Coverage: Commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live, plus text updates on the BBC Sport website and app The first […]

Rugby World Cup: France’s Maxime Lucu to ‘enjoy moment’ as Dupont deputy

Maxime Lucu started the second of France’s Rugby World Cup pool matches against Uruguay Venue: OL Stadium, Lyon Date: Friday, 6 October Kick-off: 20:00 BST Coverage: Live commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live, plus text updates on the BBC Sport website and app. Maxime Lucu has tried to “manage the expectation” as he deputises for […]

New Zealand 73-0 Uruguay: All Blacks reach Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with 11-try win

Damian McKenzie played at fly-half and full-back against Uriguay New Zealand: (26) 73 Tries: McKenzie 2, Mo’unga, Jordan 2, Roigard, Newell, Fainga’anuku 3, Williams Cons: Mo’unga 5, McKenzie 2, B Barrett 2 Uruguay: (0) 0 New Zealand booked their spot in the World Cup quarter-finals with an 11-try hammering of Uruguay. Damian McKenzie, Richie Mo’unga, […]

Rugby World Cup: England v Samoa – George Ford and Owen Farrell start in Pool D game

Owen Farrell (left) missed the first two games of England’s Rugby World Cup campaign after his red card in a warm-up game against Wales Venue: Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille Date: Saturday, 7 October Kick-off: 16:45 BST Coverage: Commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live, plus text updates on the BBC Sport website and app George Ford and […]

Johnnie Beattie column: ‘Rugby doesn’t come any harder or any more thrilling than this’

Venue: Stade de France, Paris Date: Saturday, 7 October Kick-off: 20:00 BST Coverage: Listen to live commentary on BBC Sounds, BBC Radio 5 Live & BBC Radio Scotland; follow text updates on the BBC Sport website and app For Scotland and Ireland, knockout rugby has come early at this World Cup and, now that we’ve […]

Rugby World Cup 2023: Nick Tompkins happy to get ‘whacked’ for Wales

Nick Tompkins qualifies for Wales through his Welsh grandmother Venue: Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes Date: Saturday 7 October Kick-off:14:00 BST Coverage: Live BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru, BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra, BBC Sounds, BBC Sport website & app; live text commentary on BBC Sport website & app. Nick Tompkins has been […]

Australia 34-14 Portugal: Wallabies keep slim Rugby World Cup knockout hopes alive with win

Australia had to deliver a physical performance to overcome a dogged and impressive Portugal side Australia: (24) 34 Tries: Arnold, Porecki, Bell, McReight, Koroibete Con: Donaldson (3) Pens: Donaldson Portugal: (7) 14 Tries: Bettencourt, Simoes Con: Marques (2) Australia kept their slim hopes of reaching the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals alive with a physical win […]

Rugby World Cup: Dazzling Darcy Graham offers Scotland hope for Ireland showdown

Venue: Stade de France, Paris Date: Saturday 7 October Time: 20:00 BST Coverage: Listen to live commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live and follow text updates on the BBC Sport website and app. A delve into the recent history of Scotland’s meetings with Ireland offers little for those looking to convince themselves the Scots can […]

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