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George Hook: Some parts of today were worrying and we are in danger of France beating us up

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Despite today's comprehensive victory over Canada, George Hook says Joe Schmidt's men will get "beat up" against the French in three weeks' time.

Rugby World Cup: South Africa v Japan - key match stats

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

Here's a breakdown of the key match stats from Japan's shock 34-32 win against South Africa at the Brighton Community Stadium

Video: Jamie Cudmore laments 'big mistake' of yellow card after Ireland make hay against 14

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Canada insist they can upset the odds and qualify for the World Cup quarter-finals despite leaking seven tries in a 50-7 defeat to Ireland in Cardiff.

Exclusive Video: Watch the absolute chaos as miracle men Japan beat South Africa

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Japan have created one of the biggest shocks in the history of Rugby Union with a stunning 34-32 victory over South African in Brighton.

#RWC2015 Video Highlights: Ireland 50 Canada 7

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland opened their Rugby World Cup campaign with a seven-try dismissal of Canada at the Millennium Stadium this afternoon. Check out highlights of the first Pool D clash.

Ireland 50 Canada 7 - #RWC2015 Facts & Figures

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

We take a look at some of the key facts and figures from Ireland's 50-7 bonus point victory over Canada in Pool D of Rugby World Cup 2015.

Twitter erupted in joy after Japan shocked South Africa for the biggest ever World Cup upset

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

They had only ever won one Rugby World Cup game before today, but Japanese fans will remember number two for the rest of their lives after they scored a last-second try to beat South Africa 34-32 in what...

AMAZING! Japan turn the Rugby World Cup on its head by shocking the Springboks

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Japan have created one of the biggest shocks in the history of Rugby Union with a stunning 34-32 victory over South African in Brighton.

Photo: Looks like Irish fans in Cardiff will be waiting a long time for a train

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

The plus side of travelling to Cardiff for Ireland's opening World Cup game against Canada is that fans were treated to an entertaining win filled with well-worked tries.

Fiji's star man responds to 'muppet' ITV commentator's insulting remark

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

The World Cup kicked off last night with England's exciting 35-11 win over Fiji.