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Springboks v Italy: Heavyweights key in pool-stage knockout

South Africa vs. Italy: All on the line in a pool-stage knockout at the Rugby World Cup

The Latest: Parisse to break northern hemisphere test record

Georgia looks to seal 3rd place in Pool D

Georgia’s hopes of finishing third in Pool D and qualifying for the next Rugby World Cup have been significantly boosted

All Blacks have enhanced haka for Rugby World Cup

If the All Blacks’ pre-match haka against South Africa to open their Rugby World Cup defense appeared to have extra bite in it, it was deliberate

Eyes on the prize: Savea is the special one for All Blacks

Facing France has extra importance for US prop Eric Fry

Facing France at the Rugby World Cup on Wednesday has extra importance for veteran United States prop Eric Fry

Mtawarira back as Boks prepare for forward battle vs Italy

Baggage unpacked, England intent of making amends for 2015

The Latest: Dan Cron vs Mike Cron: father takes rugby honors

Tonga assistant coach Dan Cron has four photographs at his home in Wellington, New Zealand

Russia makes 9 changes to play Ireland at Rugby World Cup

Russia makes 9 changes for Ireland

Scotland wins 34-0 with 2 pen tries, Samoa's Fidow sent off

Scotland wins 34-0 with 2 pen tries, Samoa’s Fidow sent off

France has modest expectations heading into U.S match at RWC

France is not about to start talking up its Rugby World Cup chances just because it beat Argentina

Kerevi disappointed to cost team points for legit charge

Samu Kerevi was more disappointed to cost Australia three points against Wales in the Rugby World Cup than being penalized for a legitimate charge

Barrett, Barrett and Barrett for All Blacks against Canada

The Latest: France makes 12 changes for US

France has made 12 changes for the Pool C match against the United States in Fukuoka on Wednesday

Refereeing decisions have coaches on edge at Rugby World Cup

Refereeing inconsistency has coaches on edge at the Rugby World Cup

Wallabies backup flyhalf inspires comeback vs Wales

Wallabies backup flyhalf inspires comeback vs Wales at Rugby World Cup

The day after and not a 'good craic' for Ireland at RWC

Not a ‘good craic’: Ireland nursing Rugby World Cup hangover, and not one from a good night out

Wales edge Wallabies to end 28 years of World Cup misery

Georgia back on track with win; Uruguay back to earth

At 38, Japan lock still a force in upset of Ireland

You couldn’t pick out the oldest player at this Rugby World Cup as Japan was bringing Ireland back to earth

Late callup scores winning try as Japan stuns Ireland

Late callup Kenki Fukuoka scores winning try as Japan stuns Ireland

No upset here: Springboks beat RWC's lowest-ranked team 57-3

South Africa restored some order at the Rugby World Cup by putting away Namibia, the tournament’s lowest-ranked team, 57-3 in Toyota

Japan upsets Ireland in another Rugby World Cup shocker

The Miracle of Brighton has a sequel. Japan shook up the Rugby World Cup with another seismic result in beating Ireland 19-12 in Shizuoka on Saturday.

The Latest: Hooker Montoya scores 3 tries, Pumas lead 28-7

Hooker Julian Montoya scored a hat trick of tries to help Argentina lead Tonga 28-7 at halftime in their must-win Rugby World Cup Pool C game

Scotland out to make amends amid Samoa's personnel problems

Scotland’s bid to make amends at the Rugby World Cup after the drubbing by Ireland got a whole lot easier after Samoa was struck down by personnel problems

Matu'u is 2nd Samoa player banned for dangerous tackle

Matu’u is 2nd Samoa player banned for dangerous tackle

Uruguay in unchartered territory chasing back-to-back wins

Uruguay is in contention to win back-to-back games at the Rugby World Cup, something it has never done

Australia-Wales matches at the Rugby World Cup

A look back at Australia vs. Wales in Rugby World Cup history