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Rugby World Cup 2019: Wales 43-14 Georgia

Gareth Davies put in an inspired first-half display as Wales got their Rugby World Cup up and running with a 43-14 triumph over Georgia.

Israel Folau, who was sacked by Rugby Australia, will return to Rugby League to play for Tonga.

After Fiji referred a Reece Hodge tackle, Wallabies head coach Michael Cheika was unhappy.

The Springboks called up Thomas Du Toit to replace the injured Trevor Nyakane at the Rugby World Cup.

England coach Eddie Jones opted for an unusual comparison when describing what it was like coming up against Tonga in Sapporo.

England were some way short of their best but won comfortably and without conceding a try in their Rugby World Cup opener against Tonga.

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Gregor Townsend bemoaned Scotland's sluggish start in their loss to Ireland as he admitted to concern over the injured Hamish Watson.

England got their Rugby World Cup campaign off to a winning start, Manu Tuilagi starring with two tries as Eddie Jones' side beat Tonga.

Ireland downed Scotland in their Rugby World Cup opener and should have Johnny Sexton available for next weekend's second Pool A game.

Italy claimed a 47-22 win over Namibia in their Rugby World Cup opener, but coach Conor O'Shea was unimpressed by the Azzuri's performance.

Rory Best began his final Rugby World Cup campaign with a try as Ireland accelerated away from Scotland en route to an opening win.

Johnny Sexton and Rory Best led the way as Ireland's thumping win over Scotland affirmed their credentials as Rugby World Cup challengers.

Italy won a Rugby World Cup opener for the first time since 1991 after triumphing in their Group B clash in Osaka.

Johnny Sexton was taken off with injury against Scotland earlier this year and Gregor Townsend's men intend to get physical again.

Alun Wyn Jones has been lauded by Wales coach Warren Gatland as he prepares to rack up a landmark appearance against Georgia.