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Rugby World Cup


Build-up
Owen Farrell during an England training session on September 19, 2019
Farrell urges England to tap into nation's love for big tournaments
Eddie Jones' side begin their World Cup campaign against Tonga on Sunday.
Sep 21, 21:00
 Courtney Lawes during an England training session on February 20, 2019
Courtney Lawes: 'England fully committed to winning World Cup'
Eddie Jones' side are joint-second favourites for the tournament ahead of their opening Pool C clash against Tonga on Sunday.
Sep 21, 11:27
 Eddie Jones watches on during England training on March 15, 2019
England vs. Tonga: The key talking points
The Pacific Islanders are 80/1 with some bookmakers to beat Eddie Jones' side on Sunday.
Sep 21, 09:26
 England head coach Eddie Jones during a press conference on August 16, 2019
Tearful Eddie Jones 'humbled' as England gear up for World Cup
The Australian is ready to carry the hopes of a nation at the World Cup.
Sep 21, 05:11
 Owen Farrell during an England training session on September 19, 2019
England name full-strength side for World Cup opener against Tonga
Eddie Jones wants best side to start against Tonga.
Sep 20, 06:10
 Billy Vunipola pictured on August 24, 2019
Billy Vunipola wary of Tonga threat in World Cup opener
His father and uncle played for the Pacific Islanders against England in the 1999 World Cup.
Sep 19, 22:19
 Elliot Daly in action for England on February 23, 2019
Elliot Daly targets group-stage redemption at World Cup
England begin their World Cup campaign against Tonga on Sunday.
Sep 19, 11:01
 Owen Farrell in action for England on September 6, 2019
England vs. Tonga: The record of previous World Cup meetings
England have won both their matches against the Pacific Islanders.
Sep 18, 13:14
 Scott Wisemantel during an England presser on March 15, 2019
England attack coach Scott Wisemantel wants Test in Tonga
Scott Wisemantel believes that Twickenham should not view a tour match against the impoverished Islanders as beneath them.
Sep 17, 22:42
 Scott Wisemantel during an England presser on March 15, 2019
Scott Wisemantel warns England of Tonga's 'fierce pride'
England coach knows all about Sunday's opponents.
Sep 17, 09:00
 England's Maro Itoje walks off injured on February 2, 2019
England forward Maro Itoje wary of big-hitting Tonga
England kick-off their World Cup campaign on Sunday.
Sep 16, 16:31
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