Ireland lay down a marker with an eight-try win against Tonga in Pool B in Nantes.

Samoa made a slow start before outclassing World Cup debutants Chile 43-10 with backline craft and forward power to get their Pool D campaign off to a winning start.

Taulupe Faletau charged over for a try in the final seconds to secure Wales a potentially vital bonus point in a 28-8 World Cup victory over Portugal after the underdogs produced a brave and highly entertaining performance.

Coach Warren Gatland was given a scare but was relieved to get an early birthday present after Wales scored a late try to earn a bonus-point 28-8 World Cup victory over Portugal.

South Africa’s coaching team watched flyhalf Handre Pollard in action for Leicester Tigers in a friendly against Sale Sharks on Friday night, as they weigh up how to replace injured hooker Malcolm Marx in their Rugby World Cup squad.

Wales were forced into a late change minutes before kick-off of their Rugby Word Cup Pool C fixture against Portugal in Nice as Jac Morgan came into the side for Tommy Reffell, who appeared to be injured in the warm-ups.

Fiji Water Flying Fijians training session in France 

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Australia’s rugby coach, Eddie Jones, acknowledges the formidable nature of the Flying Fijians, describing them as a team characterized by both power and pace.

Jerry Tuwai, a two-time Olympian, expresses his unwavering confidence in the Fiji Water Flying Fijians’ ability to perform exceptionally well in their upcoming match against Australia.

The All Blacks’ anticipated victory over Namibia in Toulouse this morning, with a score of 71-3, has resulted in a controversial red card for replacement prop Ethan De Groot.

Namibia fought to the final whistle against a vastly superior New Zealand and can take positives from the game despite their heavy 71-3 loss in a Rugby World Cup Pool A clash, coach Allister Coetzee said.