France Sneak Past Tonga into Quarterfinals
October 6, 2019 No Responses

France Sneak Past Tonga into Quarterfinals

France secured their place in the World Cup quarter-finals with a 23-21 victory over Tonga at the Kumamoto Stadium. France will now face a shootout with England next Saturday to determine who will finish top of Pool C. Virimi Vakatawa...
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Andrea Lovotti and Nicola Quaglio Handed Three Game Bans
October 6, 2019 No Responses

Andrea Lovotti and Nicola Quaglio Handed Three Game Bans

Italy props Andrea Lovotti and Nicola Quaglio have both been banned following an incident during Friday’s World Cup clash against South Africa. Lovotti was sent off by referee Wayne Barnes for a lifting tackle on Springboks number eight Duane Vermeulen,...
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All Blacks Absolutely Destroy Namibia in Tokyo
October 6, 2019 No Responses

All Blacks Absolutely Destroy Namibia in Tokyo

New Zealand’s power and class eventually shone through as they wore down brave Namibia 71-9 in Tokyo. Namibia battled and matched the All Blacks early on and New Zealand led only 10-9 after half an hour before stepping up their...
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Late Penalty Against Leicester Keeps Liverpool’s Win Streak Alive
October 5, 2019 No Responses

Late Penalty Against Leicester Keeps Liverpool’s Win Streak Alive

James Milner scored a penalty four minutes into added time to extend Liverpool’s club-record winning run to 17 matches and ruin Brendan Rodgers’ return to Anfield. The midfielder held his nerve to snatch a 2-1 win – a 17th in...
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Pochettino Under Pressure After Spurs Collapse in Brighton
October 5, 2019 No Responses

Pochettino Under Pressure After Spurs Collapse in Brighton

Tottenham’s crisis deepened as they turned in a desperate performance in a 3-0 defeat at Brighton, where Hugo Lloris suffered a serious arm injury after another howler. Lloris dropped the ball on the goal line and hurt himself in the...
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Japan Keep Rolling With Bonus Point Win Against Samoa
October 5, 2019 No Responses

Japan Keep Rolling With Bonus Point Win Against Samoa

Kotaro Matsushima crossed with the final action of the match to earn Japan a bonus point as they climbed to the top of Pool A with a battling 38-19 win against Samoa on Saturday. The World Cup hosts claimed a...
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England Through to Quarterfinals With Win Over Argentina
October 5, 2019 No Responses

England Through to Quarterfinals With Win Over Argentina

England capitalized on Tomas Lavanini’s dismissal to secure their place in the World Cup quarter-finals with a comfortable 39-10 victory over Argentina at Tokyo Stadium. The Pumas were forced to play 63 minutes with only 14 men after Lavanini was...
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Schmidt Mainintaining ‘Intensity’ Says Stockdale
October 5, 2019 No Responses

Schmidt Mainintaining ‘Intensity’ Says Stockdale

Joe Schmidt has not deserted his taskmaster ways even if he has appeared relaxed at the World Cup, insists Jacob Stockdale. Head coach Schmidt has remained unusually calm in the wake of Ireland’s shock 19-12 loss to Japan that threatened...
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Kelleher Scores a Hat-Trick as Leinster Demolish Ospreys
October 4, 2019 No Responses

Kelleher Scores a Hat-Trick as Leinster Demolish Ospreys

Ronan Kelleher opened his Leinster try account with a well-taken hat-trick in a 53-5 Guinness PRO14 hammering of Ospreys at the RDS. The defending champions marked their first home game of the season with an eight-try display, Fergus McFadden and...
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NFL Opens New Chapter in North London on Sunday
October 4, 2019 No Responses

NFL Opens New Chapter in North London on Sunday

The NFL will open a new chapter in its London project this weekend with the first game to be staged at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The Chicago Bears and the Oakland Raiders will meet in the glittering facility, centerpiece of...
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