Fiji was defeated by Scotland in the absence of Finn Russell. Racing 92 played a Top14 against Perpignan at their La Defense Arena on Saturday night, just hours after Scotland beat Fiji. They did it without Finn Russell who had started on a bench. They were trailing 13-13 at the break, and playing like a … Read more
Wales’s players reflect on their 55-23 loss against New Zealand This film has been seen before. There have been many sequels to Wales’ troubles against New Zealand. The pre-match optimism that was developed before Wales were crushed by the All Blacks, who won their 33rd consecutive win in the fixture’s unbroken history. New Zealand was … Read more
In 2022, seven of nine matches were won by Ireland. Andy Farrell claims that Ireland’s win against South Africa is nothing more than a “good beginning to our season”. The Irish coach dismissed the notion that the win of 19-16 would have any impact on next year’s World Cup. Farrell’s team remains at the top … Read more
Wales has lost the second consecutive Autumn Nations Series opening match against New Zealand After the Cardiff defeat of 55-23, Wayne Pivac, Wales’ head coach, admitted that his team was second best against a New Zealand team that had been “match-hardened”. The All Blacks outclassed Wales in an eight-try performance that included 26 unanswered points … Read more
In their semi-final, England defeated Canada 26-19 Venue: Eden Park, Auckland Dates: Saturday, 12 Nov Kick-off: 06:30 GMT Coverage: Listen to BBC Radio 5 Live. Follow the BBC Sport website or app for live text commentary. “It’s what everyone wanted.” The Rugby World Cup final lineup has been announced and, as Kat Merchant, former champion … Read more
France broke a record set by the 1930s with Penaud’s score in the 76th minute France (19.) 30 Tries: Marchand, Penaud Cons: Ramos Pens: Ramos 6 Australia (13) 29 Tries: Foketi and Campbell Cons: Foley 2 Pens: Foley 4, Hodge Late Damian Penaud’s attempt saw France defeat Australia 30-29 to claim a record 11th consecutive … Read more
Adam Hastings was injured during Saturday’s victory over Fiji Gregor Townsend is the Scotland coach and has said that he would not rule out a recall for Finn Russell if Adam Hastings gets hurt in New Zealand’s match. Hastings was knocked out of Saturday’s 28-12 victory over Fiji in the first half. He is currently … Read more
Ireland (6) 19 Try: Van der Flier, Hansen Pens: Sexton 3 South Africa (6) 16 Tries: Mostert, Arendse Pens: Willemse, Kolbe Ireland proved their world-leading status by securing a victory in Dublin despite a South Africa fightback. Mack Hansen and Josh van der Flier both crossed the line in the second quarter, as the hosts … Read more
Max Malins scored his eighth attempt of the season for Saracens Bristol: (0) 10 Tries: Thacker, Benz-Salomon Saracens: (13) 25 Tries: Malins Cons: Goode Pens: Goode 6 Saracens defeated Bristol 25-10 in an attritional competition to extend their perfect Premiership start. Max Malins lit up a dreary first half with an amazing try, and Sarries … Read more
Ardie Savea is the New Zealand player of the match despite Will Rowlands’s tackle Wales (13) 23 Tries: Dyer, Tipuric Cons: Anscombe 2. Pens: Anscombe 3 New Zealand (22) 55 Tries: Taylor 2, J Barrett 2, Smith 2, Savea, Taukei’aho Cons: Mo’unga 4, B Barrett 2 Pen: Mo’unga New Zealand’s winning streak against Wales was … Read more