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Rugby World Cup permutations: Who needs what to qualify for the quarter-finals?
Ahead of the final round of Rugby World Cup pool stage fixtures, Sports Mole looks at all of the permutations and who needs what to reach the quarter-finals.
Oct 5, 07:00
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Preview: Uruguay vs. Namibia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Rugby World Cup clash between Uruguay and Namibia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 26, 01:52
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France confirm cheekbone fracture for captain Antoine Dupont
The French Rugby Federation confirm that national team captain Antoine Dupont sustained a fractured cheekbone in Thursday's 96-0 Rugby World Cup win over Namibia.
Sep 22, 11:57
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France record biggest-ever victory to swat aside Namibia
France record the biggest win in their entire history with a 96-0 victory over Namibia, although they lose star man Antoine Dupont to injury.
Sep 21, 21:50
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Preview: France vs. Namibia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Rugby World Cup clash between France and Namibia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 20, 00:55
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Preview: New Zealand vs. Namibia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Rugby World Cup clash between New Zealand and Namibia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 14, 19:47
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Seven-try Italy see off Namibia for bonus-point win
Italy run in seven tries to open their Rugby World Cup campaign with a 52-8 win over Namibia, their biggest-ever victory in the tournament.
Sep 9, 14:06
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Saturday's confirmed Rugby World Cup team news including England, Ireland, Australia
Sports Mole rounds up all of the confirmed team news for the opening Saturday of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, with England, Ireland and Australia among the teams in action.
Sep 8, 15:27
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Preview: Italy vs. Namibia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash between Italy and Namibia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 8, 02:05
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2023 Rugby World Cup preview: Team-by-team guides including form, squads and predictions
Ahead of the Rugby World Cup in France, Sports Mole provides a team-by-team guide including predictions, squads and recent form.
Sep 4, 07:00
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Canada rugby team help with recovery efforts after typhoon cancels World Cup match
The clash with Namibia was called off after Super Typhoon Hagibis saw torrential rain and tornado-like winds hit large parts of Japan.
Oct 13, 13:01
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Day 19 at the Rugby World Cup: France through to quarter-finals
New Zealand also racked up a convincing win over Namibia.
Oct 6, 14:13
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Rugby World Cup day nine: Japan shock the world again against Ireland
A look back on a stunning Saturday at the Rugby World Cup in Japan.
Sep 28, 14:16
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Day eight at the Rugby World Cup: Japan take on Ireland
Can the Brave Blossoms beat the team ranked number one in the world?
Sep 27, 15:57
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Rugby World Cup day three: Ireland impress as England ease past Tonga
We wrap up Sunday's action and take a look at Monday's fixture where Wales take on Georgia.
Sep 22, 16:27
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Day three at the Rugby World Cup: England enter fray while Ireland face Scotland
England start their campaign against Tonga.
Sep 21, 20:44
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Argentina score nine tries against Namibia
Argentina score nine tries in a convincing 64-19 victory against Namibia in Pool C of the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 11, 14:21
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Half-Time Report: Argentina score five first-half tries to take commanding lead over Namibia
Argentina score five first-half tries to lead Namibia 36-7 at half time in Pool C in the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 11, 12:57
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Live Commentary: Argentina 64-19 Namibia - as it happened
Relive all the action from Argentina's comprehensive 64-19 victory over Namibia at the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 11, 11:30
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Georgia scrape past Namibia to close in on 2019 qualification
Georgia defeat Namibia 17-16 in an exciting Pool C match at the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 7, 22:08