Rugby

England avoids huge Rugby World Cup upset with comeback one-point win over Samoa

LILLE, France (AP) — England gathered its scrambled senses from 17-8 down against Samoa and avoided one of the greatest Rugby World Cup upsets by edging a thrilling pool match 18-17 on Saturday.

Oct 7, 2023 1:06 PM Read more >

Faletau injured out of Rugby World Cup in Wales box-ticking win over Georgia

NANTES, France (AP) — A tournament-ending broken arm to Taulupe Faletau and Gareth Anscombe's groin injury marred a box-ticking Wales win against Georgia by 43-19 at the Rugby World Cup on Saturday.

Oct 7, 2023 10:53 AM Read more >

Rugby World Cup pool stage reaches climax with win-or-bust match between Japan and Argentina

The lineup for the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals will be complete after the final pool-stage games taking place on Sunday. Fiji looks sure to be staying in France for the knockouts.

Oct 7, 2023 5:00 AM Read more >

O'Mahony set for 100th test and Ireland glad he's on their side at Rugby World Cup

PARIS (AP) — The low-down on Peter O'Mahony is he's a dream to play with and a nightmare to play against. He's an old school, heart-on-the-sleeve type, who's beloved in the Ireland setup.

Oct 6, 2023 5:26 PM Read more >

France routs Italy 60-7 to reach Rugby World Cup quarterfinals in style

LYON, France (AP) — Damian Penaud extended his try-scoring streak to seven matches as Rugby World Cup host France blew apart Italy 60-7 to reach the quarterfinals in style on Friday.

Oct 6, 2023 4:20 PM Read more >

Argentina taking a 'knockout mentality' into decisive Rugby World Cup match against Japan

NANTES, France (AP) — Argentina has been under the gun at the Rugby World Cup ever since that opening-weekend loss to England .

Oct 6, 2023 3:36 PM Read more >

Tonga summons Moala after ban to face depleted Romania at the Rugby World Cup

LILLE, France (AP) — Former All Black center George Moala will make his Rugby World Cup debut for Tonga against Romania on Sunday less than a month from his 33rd birthday.

Oct 6, 2023 2:21 PM Read more >

Fiji starting Botitu at 10 for decisive Rugby World Cup match. Portugal drops captain

TOULOUSE, France (AP) — Fiji is starting Vilimoni Botitu at flyhalf for only the second time in their decisive Rugby World Cup pool match against Portugal on Sunday.

Oct 6, 2023 1:56 PM Read more >

New Zealand sweating on injured Lomax again for Rugby World Cup quarterfinal

LYON, France (AP) — New Zealand is sweating on the fitness of starting tighthead prop Tyrel Lomax for the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals after he suffered another leg injury.

Oct 6, 2023 12:55 PM Read more >

Ireland faces stern Scotland test at Rugby World Cup. England and Wales prepare for quarters

PARIS (AP) — Ireland's famous — or infamous — reputation for never passing the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals could become irrelevant on Saturday when there's a chance the No. 1-ranked team may not even get there.

Oct 6, 2023 12:14 PM Read more >