Scotland ready for 'ferocious' Japan
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsJapan's shock World Cup win gave Scotland's coaches much to ponder ahead of Wednesday's Pool B match, says head coach Vern Cotter.
Pocock & Hooper paired for Fiji game
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsDavid Pocock and Michael Hooper start together in the back row for Australia in their World Cup opener against Fiji.
Hogg returns for Scotland's opener
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsStuart Hogg is fit to start Scotland's World Cup opener against Japan and Josh Strauss could make his debut from the bench.
Exeter's Francis relishing taking on Premiership rivals
1 decade ago by Exeter RugbyTomas Francis says he is ready and waiting to take on his Aviva Premiership Rugby rivals after Wales got off to a winning start in the World Cup with a 54-9 victory over Uruguay.
New Zealand 26-16 Argentina
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsDefending champions New Zealand come from behind to beat Argentina 26-16 and make a winning start to their World Cup campaign.
Wales 54-9 Uruguay
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales secure a bonus-point win against Uruguay, but hat-trick scorer Cory Allen is one of several players with significant injuries.
Wales suffer Allen and prop injuries
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales centre Cory Allen is set to miss the rest of the World Cup, while a prop crisis is also brewing for Warren Gatland's side.
Samoa 25-16 United States
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSamoa withstand a spirited showing from USA to win their opening Pool B match in Brighton 25-16.
Cole keen to see England improvements
1 decade ago by Leicester TigersLeicester Tigers prop Dan Cole believes England have plenty of work to do ahead of their next World Cup encounter despite the Red Rose picking up a bonus-point triumph over Fiji.
How world reacted to Japan's victory
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsThe biggest shock in rugby history? The best game in World Cup history? Social media reacts to Japan's stunning win over South Africa.
