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5 great moments of the World Cup

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

1.Japan defeat the SpringboksMost people will agree that this famous victory takes the top spot as the highlight of the tournament. Japan delivered a courageous and poetic performance that shook the rugby...

Nominees named for new World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year Award

1 decade ago by Rugby Dump

World Rugby has announced the shortlist for the inaugural Breakthrough Player of the Year 2015 award, for players who have played less than one year of senior international rugby. The winner will be revealed...

Mana Otai backs his side to spring a surprise on New Zealand

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tonga boss Mana Otai has backed his side to spring a surprise on New Zealand on Friday.The two sides meet in their final pool match, with Tonga looking for a second win in the World Cup."It is possible....

New Zealand vs Tonga - Match Preview

1 decade ago by Len Kaplan

The All Blacks play their fourth and final pool game without having been in danger of defeat in their first three games and assured of playing a quarter-final next weekend. Yet they are under close scrutiny...

Georgia edge Namibia to go third in pool and all but qualify for 2019 RWC

1 decade ago by Rugby Dump

Georgia and Namibia played out a dramatic Pool C clash at Exeter's Sandy Park last night, with the Georgians coming away 17-16 winners. Namibia had led 6-0 but things were a lot closer in the second half....

Georgia pip Namibia to leave side on verge of 2019 World Cup qualification

1 decade ago by The Guardian

Mission accomplished after a fashion. Barring the biggest of rugby upsets in Newcastle on Friday Georgia go home, or more likely back to their clubs in France, with a free pass to the next World Cup in...

Ian Foster not worried about All Black form

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster is confident that the squad are in a good place ahead of their final group game.The defending champions have picked up wins over Argentina, Namibia and Georgia, with...

Kiwis struggling to strike the right balance

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Too slow against Namibia and too fast against Georgia, New Zealand are finding it hard to find the right balance in their game, according to centre Conrad Smith.

Five things Argentina must do v Tonga

1 decade ago by Rugby World

They began the tournament with a respectable defeat to New Zealand, then showed their class in beating Georgia 54-9, and now it is make or break time for Argentina as they face Tonga in a clash which has...

New Zealand win comfortably after error strewn performance against Georgia

1 decade ago by Rugby Dump

The All Blacks were far from their usual high standards but still managed to beat Georgia 43-10 at the Millennium Stadium. Julian Savea scored a hat-trick as New Zealand scored seven tries to guarantee...