The failure by Uruguayan officials to award England a valid goal in their World Cup last-16 clash with Germany yesterday has been described as a “gross error” by a newspaper column in the South American country.

England won a dramatic final against New Zealand in Wellington with Ben Gollings kicking the winning drop goal on the stroke of full-time.

THE IRB U-19 World Championships were launched yesterday in Belfast and Ireland coach Charlie McAleese expects a tough campaign in the Division A Championship.

IRELAND coach Eddie O’Sullivan believes the Pacific Islands hold the key to establishing a more competitive World Cup.