Preview: Italy vs Romania

Italy and Romania converge at Sandy Park for their concluding RWC 2015 fixtures. The Romanians enter heavy underdogs to one of their most important games in recent history. A win here this afternoon will...

Preview: Ireland vs Italy

Round 3 in Pool D throws up Ireland's first real test of the 2015 Rugby World Cup. While Romania and Canada posed certain threats of their own, today's opponents Italy offer a much sterner test. Both sides...

Michalak writes his name in French record books

Frederic Michalak became France's record point scorer at World Cups as Les Bleus made it three wins from three in Pool D with a 41-18 victory over Canada in Milton Keynes.

Joe Schmidt focusing solely on beating Italy and quarter-final qualification

• Ireland can seal qualification with win on Sunday• Captain Sergio Parisse likely to return for ItaliansJoe Schmidt says he will be happy even if Ireland scrape a narrow and unconvincing win against...

France win comfortably despite Canada scoring some great tries at Stadium MK

Frederic Michalak was in sublime form as France dismantled Canada in a thoroughly entertaining game at Stadium MK. Canada played a fantastic brand of attacking rugby, but France's power showed and they...

World Cup Highlights: France vs Canada

France made to work for win

REPORT: France kept up the pressure on Pool D rivals Ireland with a bonus-point 41-18 win over Canada in Milton Keynes on Friday.

France gear up for Ireland showdown with five-try performance

France combined flair and force in a 41-18 World Cup victory over Canada in Milton Keynes.

France 41 Canada 18, Rugby World Cup 2015 match report - Frederic Michalak sets landmark in Les Bleus win

France 41 Canada 18: Frederic Michalak becomes Les Bleus' all-time World Cup points scorer as they post third successive win

Frédéric Michalak catches the eye but France rely on forwards to down Canada

Another fabulous match to reinforce the impression that international rugby is moving in the right direction. We are still not far enough down the road for something like Japan’s win over South Africa...