England Demolish Bulgaria in Euro 2020 Qualifier Marred by Racist Abuse
October 14, 2019 No Responses

England Demolish Bulgaria in Euro 2020 Qualifier Marred by Racist Abuse

Gareth Southgate’s men stood firm in the face of sickening racism as England thrashed Bulgaria on a night of shame in Sofia. The Three Lions took a giant stride towards Euro 2020 as they bounced back from Friday’s shock loss...
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Northern Ireland Defeat Czech Republic to Secure First Away Friendly Win in 13 Years
October 14, 2019 No Responses

Northern Ireland Defeat Czech Republic to Secure First Away Friendly Win in 13 Years

Northern Ireland achieved what England could not as they beat the Czech Republic 3-2 in Prague on Monday but they had to cling on as the hosts threatened to come back from three goals down. The Green and White Army’s...
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Tenacious Japan Top Pool A After Defeating Scotland
October 13, 2019 No Responses

Tenacious Japan Top Pool A After Defeating Scotland

Scotland withstood both a typhoon and an earthquake on the eve of their win-or-bust showdown with Japan but found themselves blown out of the World Cup as the super-charged hosts claimed a 28-21 win in Yokohama. Gregor Townsend’s men needed...
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England Hold Full-Blooded Training Session After France Clash Cancelled
October 13, 2019 No Responses

England Hold Full-Blooded Training Session After France Clash Cancelled

England have sought to overcome any loss of momentum caused by the cancellation of their World Cup group decider by engaging in a full-blooded training session on the day they would have been facing France. The all-Six Nations clash that...
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Wales to Face France in Quarterfinals After Overcoming Uruguay
October 13, 2019 No Responses

Wales to Face France in Quarterfinals After Overcoming Uruguay

Coach Warren Gatland says Wales have never been in a better place to challenge for the World Cup after setting up a quarter-final clash against France next Sunday. A Wales side showing 13 changes from the team that defeated Fiji...
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Tonga End on a High With Victory Over USA
October 13, 2019 No Responses

Tonga End on a High With Victory Over USA

Tonga captain Siale Piutau had virtually everything he wanted on his 34th birthday on Sunday. He led his team to victory in his final game of international rugby, a 31-19 defeat of USA at Hanazono to give the Pacific Islanders...
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Namibia vs Canada Called Off as Typhoon Hagibis Descends on Japan
October 12, 2019 No Responses

Namibia vs Canada Called Off as Typhoon Hagibis Descends on Japan

The Pool B clash between Namibia and Canada in Kamaishi has been cancelled following Typhoon Hagibis but Rugby World Cup organizers are confident Sunday’s remaining matches will go ahead. The match did not have any implication for qualification, with the...
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Ireland Still Top Group Despite Scoreless Draw in Georgia
October 12, 2019 No Responses

Ireland Still Top Group Despite Scoreless Draw in Georgia

Aaron Connolly left Georgia ruing the one that got away after passing up a late chance to snatch a priceless Euro 2020 qualifier victory on his senior Republic of Ireland debut. The 19-year-old Brighton striker came off the bench with...
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Aki Sees Red as Ireland Secure Bonus Point Against Samoa
October 12, 2019 No Responses

Aki Sees Red as Ireland Secure Bonus Point Against Samoa

Rejuvenated Ireland secured the bonus-point victory that ensured qualification for the quarter-finals, despite playing the final 52 minutes with only 14 men after center Bundee Aki became their first player to be sent off in a Rugby World Cup match....
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Third Bonus Point in-a-row as Leinster Demolish Edinburgh
October 11, 2019 No Responses

Third Bonus Point in-a-row as Leinster Demolish Edinburgh

Leinster strung together four second-half tries as they handed Edinburgh a 40-14 defeat at the RDS Main Arena that ended the Scots’ winning start to the Guinness PRO14 season. It was a third successive bonus-point victory for the reigning PRO14...
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