New Zealand produced a promising performance as the host nation adjust to life without Daniel Carter, whipping Canada by 79-15 in Hamilton this afternoon to storm into the quarterfinals without dropping a point in pool play. Zac Guilford scored four in an eye-catching return to the team as the All Blacks’ high-paced approach to the game was too much for the plucky Canucks … [Read more...]

Ireland increased their chances of topping Pool C after a nine-try 62-12 demolition of Russia at Rotorua International Stadium on Sunday. With just six players backing up from the 15-6 win over Australia, they still maintained their lead over the Wallabies in Pool C heading into the final games. The 25,000 capacity crowd generated a homely feel for for Ireland. And they raced … [Read more...]

POOL B - ARGENTINA vs SCOTLAND Westpac Stadium, Wellington, Sunday 25th Sep 8:30pm (NZT) Head-to-head: Played 15, Argentina 10, Scotland 5 Last meeting: Scotland 13 beat Argentina 9 in Mar Del Plata 2010 Last meeting at a World Cup: Argentina 19 beat Scotland 13 in Paris (Quarter-final 2007) Team news: Argentina have made a few tweaks to the side that started their first two … [Read more...]