Priestland wants ruthless Wales
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsFly-half Rhys Priestland wants Wales to show no mercy to World Cup minnows Uruguay in their tournament opener on Sunday.
South Africa 32-34 Japan
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsKarne Hesketh scores a dramatic last-minute try as Japan beat South Africa 34-32 in arguably the biggest upset in rugby history.
Ireland 50-7 Canada
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsIreland make a good start to their World Cup challenge by running in seven tries in a 50-7 win over Canada in Cardiff.
Georgia hold firm to beat Tonga
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsTries from captain Mamuka Gorgodze and winger Giorgi Tkhilaishvili help Georgia to a memorable win at Gloucester.
Launchbury puts tough season behind him
1 decade ago by London WaspsIt has been a tough year for Joe Launchbury but after helping England pick up maximum points in their Rugby World Cup opener, the Wasps lock admits the worst is well behind him.
Lancaster relieved at England win
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsCoach Stuart Lancaster says England's bonus-point win over Fiji in their World Cup opener was a "massive relief".
England 35-11 Fiji
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsHosts England begin their World Cup campaign with a bonus-point 35-11 victory over a spirited Fiji at Twickenham.
Wood relishing home crowd but wants focus from England
1 decade ago by Northampton SaintsEngland will be treading a fine line at Twickenham tonight, according to Northampton Saints star Tom Wood, who is determined to soak up the atmosphere of a home crowd while staying focused on the task...
England set to kick off World Cup
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland will begin the eighth Rugby World Cup against Fiji on Friday, the first of 48 matches across six weeks.
Carter eyes triumphant Test send-off
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsNew Zealand fly-half Dan Carter says the impending end of his All Black career is a big factor in wanting to win the World Cup.
