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Coach Jones says he deserves brickbats and baguettes

Eddie Jones says he is accountable for selecting a young Wallabies team, which suffered Australia's first World Cup loss to Fiji, jeopardising their tournament.

AAP · Sep 18, 2023

Joe Marler ‘practised’ headers before assist for bizarre try in England win over Japan

The prop provided an inadvertent assist for Courtney Lawes’ important score in the Rugby World Cup clash in Nice

Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2023

England really answered only one question: can they kick it? Oh God, yes

After the euphoria of the win over Argentina, this was a reminder of how far Steve Borthwick’s side have to go

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2023

England 34-12 Japan: player ratings from the Rugby World Cup

Ben Earl impressed again for England but few in the backline were able to shine against a determined Japan side

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2023

England battle to bonus-point victory in messy display against Japan

Lewis Ludlam, Courtney Lawes, Freddie Steward and Joe Marchant all touched down as England eventually saw off their enterprising opponents in Nice.

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2023

England use lucky break to beat Japan but bonus-point win marred by boos

Joe Marler inadvertently headed the ball, leading to Courtney Lawes scoring a try that broke Japan’s resistance as England won 34-12

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2023

Ritchie Gray insists Scotland are focused ahead of Tonga clash

The 34-year-old is wary of the opposition.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 17, 2023

Fiji target World Cup glory after Wallabies sensation

Adding forward starch to backline flair, Fijian flyer Semi Radradra says anything is possible for his World Cup team after shocking the Wallabies.

AAP · Sep 17, 2023

Inept Australia outwitted, outfought and outclassed by fantastic Fiji

The Wallabies were shown up by their World Cup loss and must ponder where it leaves rugby in the country

The Guardian - AU · Sep 17, 2023

Brilliant Fiji blow Rugby World Cup wide open with first win over Australia for 69 years

Australia 15-22 Fiji: Turnovers and exquisite kicking from Simione Kuruvoli helped Fiji keep their quarter-final hopes alive with a fantastic win

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2023