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Scotland battle Tonga this afternoon on their return to Rugby World Cup competition after a two-week breather.

Argentina look for their first win in Pool D as they clash with Samoa in Saint-Etienne

The number eight had his ban reduced by a week after attending World Rugby’s coaching intervention programme with Kevin Sinfield

Australia take on Wales in Lyon on Sunday with their Rugby World Cup hopes hanging by a thread

The head coach of the Welsh men’s rugby squad, Warren Gatland, has built a reputation as one of the best coaches in the world. But his “intense training methods” have drawn comparisons to waterboarding, and his training programmes have included “psychological challenges” such as players being put in hoods and…

Billy Vunipola has vowed to heed the lessons of tackle school to kick-start his Rugby World Cup campaign with England.

The Chile wing Cristobal Game, a late call-up, gets a chance to shine against England, Scotland fear Tonga rebound and the curious case of a missing tee

The first genuine heavyweight contest at this World Cup for two weeks has seen South Africa fire all the pre-match shots and Ireland soak it all up.

England can beat Chile with their eyes closed tomorrow, but Steve Borthwick and Co still need a loftier World Cup vision.