Quotes of the day: ‘We have 80kg of beef coming Sunday’
A selection of the best quotes from players and coaches at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan on Thursday.
All Blacks: RWC fixture cancellations a ‘no-brainer’
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says the cancellation of their final World Cup pool match due to typhoon Hagibis was the right decision.
England, NZ World Cup fixtures called off
World Rugby has decided to cancel this weekend’s World Cup fixtures involving England and New Zealand with typhoon Hagibis set to hit Japan.
England battling illness before France clash
England’s World Cup squad is struggling through both illness and injuries while they prepare for the decisive match against France on Saturday.
Woodward: Only one team can stop All Blacks
Former World Cup-winning coach Clive Woodward says England are the only team that can deny New Zealand from completing a three-peat of Webb Ellis titles in Japan.
Vunipola in doubt for England
Billy Vunipola is an injury concern for England after the No 8 was spotted wearing a protective boot after their win over Argentina.
Argentina lock cops hefty ban
Tomas Lavanini has been handed a four-match suspension following his head-high shoulder tackle on Owen Farrell during Saturday’s 39-10 defeat by England.
Highlights: England vs Argentina
Highlights of England’s 39-10 victory over Argentina in their World Cup Pool C clash on Saturday.
Watch: Lavanini’s red card
Argentina lock Tomas Lavanini was red-carded for this tackle on Owen Farrell in their 39-10 loss to England in Tokyo on Saturday.
England punish 14-man Argentina
England all but secured their place in the World Cup quarter-finals by claiming a 39-10 bonus-point win over a 14-man Argentina side in Tokyo on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
