Uruguay stun Fiji to claim historic victory
Uruguay produced the first upset of the 2019 Rugby World Cup by defeating Fiji with a thrilling 27-30 win. It is the South American’s first win at the World Cup in 16 years.
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Samoa battle to victory against resilient Russia
Samoa were made to work by Russia to get their World Cup campaign off to a winning start in Pool A. A second half flourish saw the Islanders run out 9-34 winners in Kumagaya.
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Wales ease to opening win over Georgia
Wales kicked off their Rugby World Cup campaign with a facile 43-14 bonus point win over Georgia at City of Toyota Stadium. Wales sit joint top of Pool D with their next opponents Australia.
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England labour to bonus point victory over Tonga
England were far from impressive in the opening Pool C game against Tonga despite picking up a 35-3 bonus-point win. Manu Tuilagi went over twice in Sapporo.
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Ireland impress with emphatic win over sluggish Scotland
Ireland defied predictions of a tight contest to grab an emphatic 27-3 bonus point win over Scotland in Yokohama to get their World Cup campaign off to a flying start.
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