World Rugby insists there is no evidence that 7-1 bench splits will lead to more injuries and the governing body has no current plans to outlaw the tactic as a result
Good to see Leicester put up a fight in the second half after going down 22 to 0 in the first half
Premiership Match Thread: Bristol vs Leicester
that was a spectacular try
New Zealand on the board. Took them slightly longer then I thought to get their first try of the match
2 New Zealand Penalties negated New Zealand tries according to the announcers
Things got a lot more interesting
Rugby World Cup > Kids haha
I thought this game would be more competitive but it looks like Chile was just outmatched by Argentina
Namibia up on Uruguay was not on my bingo card today
Wed & Thursday Midweek Match Thread Week #4
Wednesday - Uruguay vs Namibia Thursday - Japan vs Samoa
remember to make your picks / prediction for week 4 everyone !
Sorry mate too soon. Hey at least your country qualified unlike mine :(
Every Rugby World Cup 2023 Try from the Matchweek 3!
Eddy and a big red clown nose?
I wonder what that card decision that went past full time will be ?
Tonga got lucky that card wasn’t upgraded to a red. They have also responded well in the second half so far
What an amazing and exciting start of the rugby matches today
Let’s go Pool D qualifying implementation for Argentina today
Thanks I must of forgot to add the link my bad everyone
Olap is only 2 points behind and is making a run of it as of late
The Rugby Network acquiries rights to broadcast Premiership Rugby
We were the only two to put Fiji winning in the prediction bracket let’s go !
Fiji Wins, I just wish they made the kick at the end to remove the losing bonus point
Hoping for a competitive match for Fiji vs Australia
France vs New Zealand: Rugby World Cup kick-off Match Thread
Kickoff Time 19:15 UTC
How to watch in your country: https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/2023/where-to-watch-and-broadcast-partners
Each Countries Starting Lineups
Head-to-Head
Last 5 Meetings France Wins 1 Draws 0 New Zealand Wins 4
France Injuries: Jonathan Danty Romain Ntamack Paul Willemse Cyril Baille Anthony Jelonch
All Black Injuries: Tyrel Lomax Brodie Retallick Shannon Frizell Jordie Barrett Emoni Narawa
New Zealand have named their side vs France
Should the Rugby World Cup be expanded ?
Ever since 1987, the Rugby World Cup has been regarded as the pinnacle of the international game, held every four years.
Its an older article but I think it does a good job of discussing the topic I wish to discuss. Do you think the World Rugby should expand the number of countries? From what I read this wouldn't take affect until the 2031 Rugby World Cup being hosted in the United States. The first ever tournament to be held in the Americas. What are your thoughts?
Guide to Pool D
Pool D
England
Japan
Argentina
Samoa
Chile
Emerging powers such as Georgia and Fiji will fancy their chances of causing an upset. Can Australia and Wales recapture their best form when it matters?
Pool C
Wales
Australia
Fiji
Georgia
Portugal
Community Rugby World Cup Prediction Bracket
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How do we feel about the Bok's use of their substitutes ?
Eddie Jones says the Springboks’ "bold and courageous" use of their substitutes should be viewed as innovation and not a threat to the game.
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Rugby World Cup Final Discussion & statistics
History of RWC Finals and some statistics
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France made 3 x RWC finals without winning.
England made 4 x RWC finals with 1 win.
Australia made 4 x RWC finals with 2 wins.
NZ made 4 x RWC finals with 3 wins.
South Africa 3 x RWC finals with 3 wins.
Three nations have reached a Rugby World Cup Final having previously lost a game in that tournament: England in 1991 and 2007, South Africa in 2019, and France in 2011, the latter being the only team to reach the final having lost two games and South Africa being the only team who won the cup after losing one game
Statistics and numbers can only tell us so much and can be proven wrong. Do we conclude then that if France make the final this RWC, this is their statisticall
Former England flyhalf Danny Cipriani has claimed that
