Event: World Cup Pool A

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Scotland's sense of injustice surely has merit

Alan Gilpin, the under-fire Rugby World Cup tournament director, showed his face in the media room at the International Stadium in Yokohama before yesterday’s crucial World Cup Pool A match between host nation Japan and Scotland.

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Porter senses a different vibe as Ireland refocused and refreshed

There may be an ill wind blowing his way this weekend but as far as Andrew Porter is concerned the only storm that matters is the one Ireland can produce against Samoa.

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Sexton in as Schmidt rings the changes to face Russia

Johnny Sexton will return to the Ireland starting line-up on Thursday as Joe Schmidt’s team bids to reignite their World Cup Pool A campaign against Russia with a much-changed XV.

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How Joe Schmidt’s team became guinea pigs for Olympic experience

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Devin Toner facing shock omission from Ireland's World Cup squad

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England and New Zealand record easy wins in Women's Rugby World Cup

Carter out of Canada game

New Zealand today suffered a second blow ahead of their final World Cup Pool A clash with Canada after Dan Carter was forced to withdraw.

Sat, 01 Oct, 2011

Henry’s All Blacks milestone ‘a sign of madness’

GRAHAM HENRY will take charge of his 100th All Blacks Test match when New Zealand conclude their World Cup Pool A campaign against Canada in Wellington tomorrow (3.30am Irish time).

Sat, 01 Oct, 2011

Parra named at 10 for All Blacks test

FRANCE coach Marc Lièvremont has sprung a major surprise by handing Morgan Parra a rare start at fly-half for this weekend’s pivotal World Cup Pool A clash against New Zealand.

Wed, 21 Sep, 2011

All Blacks in cruise control at the break

New Zealand 38 Japan 0

Fri, 16 Sep, 2011

McCaw sits out Japan test

New Zealand head coach Graham Henry insisted he was not prepared to gamble on the fitness of captain Richie McCaw and full-back Mils Muliaina for the World Cup Pool A clash with Japan in Hamilton.

Fri, 16 Sep, 2011

France ring the changes for Canada clash

France have made 11 changes for Sunday’s World Cup Pool A clash with Canada in Napier, with captain Thierry Dusautoir left out of the matchday 22.

Tue, 13 Sep, 2011

Two changes for Eagles

The United States have made just two changes to their team for Sunday's World Cup Pool A clash with South Africa in Montpellier.

Fri, 28 Sep, 2007

No return to England team for captain Vickery

England World Cup captain Phil Vickery has failed to reclaim a place in the starting line-up for Friday night's tournament eliminator against Tonga at Parc des Princes.

Tue, 25 Sep, 2007

Corry: We've got to bounce back

Martin Corry could not hide his disappointment after England were thrashed 36-0 by South Africa in tonight’s World Cup Pool A match.

Fri, 14 Sep, 2007

England after–effects no excuse, say Eagles

THE United States Eagles refused to use their heroics against England as an excuse for their failure to beat Tonga in their World Cup Pool A clash in Montpellier yesterday.

Thu, 13 Sep, 2007

O'Driscoll goes over for Ireland

A Brian O'Driscoll try and a Ronan O'Gara conversion have brought Ireland to within a point of defending champions and hosts Australia in their World Cup Pool A showdown in Melbourne.

Sat, 01 Nov, 2003

Australia lead Ireland by eight

A George Smith try and a penalty are all that separate Australia from Ireland side in their World Cup Pool A showdown, with a quarter-final place against Scotland up for grabs.

Sat, 01 Nov, 2003

Ireland bid to avenge Lens defeat

Ireland come face to face with World Cup Pool A rivals Argentina today bidding to avenge their infamous defeat in Lens four years ago.

Sun, 26 Oct, 2003

Australia determined to impress

Australia handed their second-stringers a chance to impress against minnows Namibia in today’s World Cup Pool A match at the Adelaide Oval.

Sat, 25 Oct, 2003

It was tough - Gregan

Australian captain George Gregan claims his side found it tough at times in today’s World Cup Pool A match, despite running in 13 tries during their 90-8 demolition of Romania in Brisbane.

Sat, 18 Oct, 2003

Wallabies boss fears complacency

Australia coach Eddie Jones believes high expectations are his team’s biggest danger going into what should be a relatively comfortable World Cup Pool A match against Romania at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Fri, 17 Oct, 2003

Hogg puts Aussies in charge

Brad Hogg claimed three crucial wickets as Australia took command of their World Cup Pool A match with Zimbabwe in Bulawayo.

Mon, 24 Feb, 2003