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By Nick Powell, Online Editor Fiji……………………………………………23 Tries: Botia 48, Doge 68 Conversions: Lomani 49, 69 Penalties: Lomani 10, 74, 76 Portugal……………………………………2...

By Tom Jeffreys Tonga……………………………………………45 Tries: Kata 11, 66; Moala 15, Taumoepeau 22, Vailanu 49, Ahki 62, Taumoefolau 71 Conversions: Havili 13, 17, 23, 51, 63 […] The post Tonga end ...

Fiji confirmed a Rugby World Cup quarter-final with England - and the elimination of Australia - despite a shock 24-23 loss to Portugal in Toulouse on Sunday evening.

England duo Sadia Kabeya and Lucy Packer have been ruled out of the inaugural WXV tournament due to injury.

York Valkyrie were crowned Women's Super League champions for the first time with a 16-6 victory over Leeds Rhinos.

The latest score as Tonga face Romania in Pool B of the Rugby World Cup. 

Leeds Rhinos' Ruby Enright took a huge hit from Rhiannon Marshall of the York Valkyries in the Super League Grand Final.

By Matthew Luddington Japan…………………………………………..27 Tries: Fakatava 16, Saito 38, Naikabula 65 Conversion: Matsuda 17, 39, 67 Penalties: Matsuda 52 Drop Goals: Lemeki 56 Argentina…………�...

Wales will face Argentina in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final next weekend after Newcastle winger Mateo Carreras scored three tries in a 39-27 win over a resilient Japan side.

A look at all the action from Saturday in the Rugby World Cup, with England up against Samoa and Ireland facing Scotland.

Gregor Townsend has taken responsibility for Scotland's World Cup exit and believes Ireland have provided a blueprint for future success.

Sky Sports' James Cole examines whether Ireland's dominant win over Scotland showed why many have regarded them as one of the favourites to win the Rugby World Cup.

From ADAM HATHAWAY in Lille SKIPPER Owen Farrell vowed never to repeat his blunder that could have cost nervy England victory against Samoa. Farrell fell […] The post Farrell so sorry for shot clock blunder appeared fi...

By PAUL REES BILL SWEENEY has pledged Twickenham’s support for the Championship but said the level of funding for the second tier, which will be […] The post Sweeney backing for a strong second tier appeared first on...

THE Championship clubs held an emergency session on Wednesday to discuss the way ahead in the context of both the progress of the Professional Game […] The post Championship clubs raise RFU concerns appeared first on T...

By MARK STEVENS HENRY Slade says he will use the heartbreak of missing out on selection for this year’s Rugby World Cup as the driver […] The post Slade out to inspire the next generation appeared first on The Rugby ...

By JON NEWCOMBE Delighted: Ben Spencer will lead Bath this seasonBEN SPENCER says it is “a huge privilege” to lead Bath into a second season, […] The post Spencer keeps the armband at Bath appeared first on The Rug...

By NICK CAIN England ........................................... 18ptsTries: Chessum 9, Care 73 Conversions: Farrell 74 Penalties: Farrell 18, 58 Samoa ............................................. 17pts Tries: Ah Wong 2...

By BEN JAYCOCK New Zealand..............73pts Tries: McKenzie 20, 53; Mo’unga 25, Jordan 33, 65; Roigard 38, Newell 45, Fainga’anuku 49, 68, 77; Williams 73 Conversions: […] The post All Blacks get in mood for quar...

PAUL REES Mixed messages: Owen Farrell and Marcus Smith Right: Nigel Ah-Wong scores his first try PICTURES: Getty images AVICTORY but a step backwards. After […] The post Not enough clarity, too much confusion appeared...

By TOM BRADSHAW Ireland........................... 36ptsTries: Lowe 2, Keenan 26, 39; Henderson 32, Sheehan 44, Ringrose 58 Conversions: Sexton 27, 33, 40 Scotland ..................... 14pts Tries: […] The post Majest...

PREVIEW... Japan v Argentina Today. Kick-off 12pm, Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes IT is winner takes all in Nantes today to determine who plays Wales […] The post Carreras gets vote at No.10 for Pumas appeared first on ...