Samoa

Portugal reach record high in World Rugby Men’s Rankings

Os Lobos’ 24-23 victory over Fiji in Toulouse – their first win in Rugby World Cup history – rounds off the pool phase in style.     Portugal have climbed three places...

I had to make crucial tackle after doing Alan Shearer celebration – Danny Care

Danny Care saved England from disaster against Samoa on Saturday after realising he had to back up his Alan Shearer-style try-scoring celebration. Care stepped off the bench at Stade Pierre-Mauroy to...

Rugby World Cup Review: Portugal’s delight

The quarter-finals are confirmed. Fiji were the last side to qualify for the knockout phase of Rugby World Cup 2023 in the final match of the pool stage on Sunday evening, but the night was Portugal’s...

Learning how to win ugly a sign of England’s progress – Ben Earl

England edged out Samoa to continue their unbeaten record at the World Cup.   Ben Earl admits memories of August’s shock defeat by Fiji flashed through England’s minds against Samoa...

Owen Farrell relieved his shot clock blunder did not cost England victory

In the 64th minute Farrell was lining up a routine penalty with the team 17-11 behind, only for the time to run out on the shot clock.   Owen Farrell admitted his relief that his shot clock blunder...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: England v Samoa

ENG 18-17 SAM: Samoa reaction (Sopoaga)

Reaction from Samoa's Mastercard Player of the Match Lima Sopoaga and captain Michael Alaalatoa following their 18-17 loss against England in Pool D at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Saturday, 7 October. Lima...

ENG 18-17 SAM: England reaction (captain Farrell)

Reaction from England captain Owen Farrell following their 18-17 win against Samoa in Pool D at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Saturday, 7 October. ON-FIELD REACTION Owen Farrell, captain On the match: "It...

ENG 18-17 SAM: Care's late show saves England

Scrum-half Danny Care's try sends undefeated England through to the quarter-finals as Pool D winners with an 18-17 win over Samoa at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Saturday, 7 October. England made it four wins...

JPN eve of match (v ARG): assistant coach Mitchell, Leitch, Yamanaka

John Mitchell, defence coach On Argentina’s winning record and what Japan need to do to get the win:  “Argentina are a very organised, committed, defensive side. I think they are very...