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Tonga's cancer beater gets his moment at Rugby World Cup

There were times not too long ago when Nasi Manu was too sick and weak from the chemotherapy to walk up the steps at a stadium and watch a game of rugby

Samoa change 5, Russia unchanged for 1st World Cup matchup

Samoa made five changes to the run-on side which lost to Australia 34-15 two weeks ago for its Rugby World Cup opening match against Russia in Kumagaya

England wins 35-3 over Tonga, comfortable but not compelling

England is comfortable in beating Tonga 35-3 at the Rugby World Cup without the former champion being compelling in the opening game of its 2019 campaign

All Blacks eye Canada next after getting past South Africa

With South Africa out of the way, New Zealand’s campaign next goes through teams it hardly ever meets: Canada and Namibia

Ireland power past Scotland 27-3 in Rugby World Cup

Ireland bullied Scotland again to the tune of 27-3 in the Rugby World Cup and looked set to avoid defending champion New Zealand in the quarterfinals

Australia winger Hodge cited for dangerous tackle at RWC

Australia winger Reece Hodge has been cited for a dangerous tackle on Fiji flanker Peceli Yato in their Rugby World Cup game

World Cup head injury rules tweaked after All Blacks protest

At his 5th World Cup, Parisse leads Italy to a win v Namibia

Sergio Parisse started his fifth Rugby World Cup by guiding Italy to a 47-22 win over Namibia and going oh-so-close to celebrating the milestone with a try

RWC: Italy 47, Namibia 22 in Pool B

Howley at home, but not forgotten by Welsh players in Japan

Rob Howley has certainly not been forgotten by the Wales players he helped to coach for so long

Dual NZ pivots Barrett and Mo'unga stymie the Springboks

The debate in New Zealand about playing Richie Mo’unga at flyhalf instead of Beauden Barrett, and Barrett at fullback instead of Ben Smith, might fade away now

France center Fofana ruled out of Rugby World Cup

France center Wesley Fofana has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup because of a thigh injury

Kolbe lights up Springboks in loss to All Blacks

The Springboks needed inspiration while trailing the All Blacks in their Rugby World Cup pool match and it came from Cheslin Kolbe

All Blacks beat Springboks, extend streak in group games

Argentina losing string hits 10 with defeat by France 23-21

Argentina losing string hits 10 with 23-21 defeat by France at Rugby World Cup

France withstands ferocious comeback to beat Argentina 23-21

France withstood a ferocious second-half comeback from Argentina to win 23-21 in a tension-filled Rugby World Cup match on Saturday

Lopez's dropped goal saves France in 23-21 win vs. Argentina

Camille Lopez’s international career looked finished not long ago and now he’s the toast of France at the Rugby World Cup.

The Latest: Fiji leads Aussies at halftime in Pool D opener

Ireland aim to show Scotland who is No 1 in World Cup opener

Poised to lose the No. 1 ranking, Ireland can remind fans of its quality when it faces Scotland in their Rugby World Cup opener on Sunday in Yokohama

Tonga's Manu beats cancer and chemotherapy to play at RWC

Tonga’s Manu beats cancer and chemotherapy to play at RWC

Italy's Parisse set for record-equaling 5th Rugby World Cup

Sergio Parisse to start his record-equaling fifth Rugby World Cup by leading Italy out against Namibia in Pool B

Hansen has high hope as All Blacks coaching tenure nears end

Head coach Hansen carries the high hopes of New Zealanders at the Rugby World Cup

The Latest: Ireland rule out Kearney, Earls against Scotland

Injured backs Rob Kearney and Keith Earls weren’t risked by Ireland and won’t play against Scotland in their Rugby World Cup opener on Sunday in Yokohama