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Ireland 82-8 Romania: Andy Farrell & Johnny Sexton all smiles but Irish eye improvement despite record win
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Saturday, 09 September 2023 22:11
With a record World Cup win wrapped up, Andy Farrell and Johnny Sexton could afford a smile or two. At the end of their post-match media commitments following Saturday's resounding 82-8 win over Romania, Ireland head coach Farrell was asked for an assessment of his captain's performance. "I heard he broke a few records today," said Farrell.Cracking a wry smile,…
Rugby World Cup 2023: Crowd 'chaos' before England beat Argentina in Marseille investigated
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Sunday, 10 September 2023 02:17
World Rugby says it wants to "establish the facts" after fans complained of chaotic scenes outside the Stade de Marseille before England's World Cup match against Argentina.Former England hooker Brian Moore described the scenes as "beyond shambolic".World Rugby said it has launched an investigation."We are aware of delays experienced by fans entering Stade de Marseille for the Rugby World Cup…
Rugby World Cup 2023: England joy and relief after 27-10 win over Argentina
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Saturday, 09 September 2023 23:51
Hours before kick-off in Marseille they came piling out of Metro Rond Du Prado and headed slowly down the Boulevard Michelet to meet their own folk, a giant mass of Puma supporters bedecked in blue and white.They sang the songs that became famous when their footballers were crowned champions of the world last year, they gathered in their thousands at…
Tom Curry: England flanker sent off against Argentina following 'bunker' review
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Saturday, 09 September 2023 16:07
Ill-discipline is a "common theme" after Tom Curry became the third England player sent off in four games, says former scrum-half Matt Dawson.All three red cards have been via the new 'bunker' review system."It is a common theme, the ill-discipline of England," said Dawson during Radio 5 Live's match commentary."The presence of mind and that split-decision thinking is missing."The 2003…
Rugby World Cup 2023: Scotland v South Africa preview
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Saturday, 09 September 2023 15:02
In the days leading up to South Africa's World Cup quarter-final against Japan four years ago, their then coach, and now director of rugby, Rassie Erasmus summed up the different mindsets of the protagonists - the physically brutal Boks and the dynamic, freewheeling Brave Blossoms."They want to take us to the dance floor and we want to take them to…
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