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 […]
Rugby World Cup 2023: Seven standout moments from week four
England went through on their week off, New Zealand were back to their best and it was ‘oh so nearly’ for Namibia – the fourth week of the 2023 Rugby World Cup continued to thrill us. But what are the main talking points as the tournament continues in France? Here are our seven key moments. […]
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 […]
Rugby World Cup 2023: New Zealand score 14 tries and thrash Italy 96-17
Watch highlights from the Rugby World Cup as New Zealand score 14 tries and thrash Italy 96-17 as they move to the cusp of the World Cup quarter-finals. MATCH REPORT: New Zealand 96-17 Italy Available to UK users only. There is no commentary on this video. Source link