Wales boosted by return of big guns for quarter-final clash with France
7 years ago by The GuardianJonathan Davies and Dan Biggar recover from injuryHadleigh Parkes and George North also return in OitaWarren Gatland has his big guns back after Jonathan Davies, Hadleigh Parkes, George North and Dan Biggar...
Rugby World Cup: The quarter-finals in Opta numbers
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup enters the knockout phase this weekend, with Ireland looking to finally reach a semi-final and Japan bidding to cause another upset. Joe Schmidt's team may have beaten...
THROWBACK THURSDAY: The Red Card that divided fans and all but ruined Wales' 2011 RWC campaign
7 years ago by Rugby DumpThis weekend, Wales and France face each other in a Rugby World Cup match for the first time since that match in 2011, as the two teams fight for a place in the semi-finals in Oita.
'He said after the World Cup that it'll be his turn to knock me out'
7 years ago by Rugby DumpWales have identified France's kicking game as an area to be wary of ahead of their much anticipated Rugby World Cup quarter-final this coming Sunday. Luckily for Wales, they are well placed to deal with...
Rugby World Cup power rankings: breaking down all 20 teams in Japan
7 years ago by The GuardianEngland, Ireland and Wales are among the throng pushing to challenge New Zealand as the World Cup enters crunch timeNormal service has been resumed. After the surreal scenes of the All Blacks not being...
Fit-again Cheslin Kolbe ready to test Japan with searing pace
7 years ago by The GuardianDiminutive South African has overcome ankle injury ‘Dynamite comes in small packages,’ says wingerA side-effect of the crackdown on high tackles is that small is becoming beautiful again. As big hits...
‘Wales can win it’ – No room for doubt in Liam Williams’s world
7 years ago by The Guardian• France up next for Wales, who have won four from four• Full-back Williams three games from unique four-timerLiam Williams says Wales believe they can go all the way in Japan as they prepare for Sunday’s...
Wales to use Gatland factor as motivation against France - Davies
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGareth Davies admitted Wales' players are desperate to ensure Warren Gatland's run as coach does not end with a Rugby World Cup quarter-final defeat to France on Sunday. Gatland has already...
Best XV Who Didn’t Make the World Cup Quarter-finals
7 years ago by Rugby WorldJacob Whitehead picks his dream team from the 12 countries who were knocked out after the pool stagesHard to stop: Fiji's Semi Radradra on the attack against Wales (Getty Images)Jacob Whitehead picks his...
Homeward bound: The lesser known lights who shone in World Cup pool stages
7 years ago by The GuardianFrom flying Fijians and huge Tongan props to diminutive Uruguayan flankers, seven players who lit up the group phaseThe most destructive outside back of the tournament so far would make any backline in...
