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NewsEngland Wheelchair Book Their Semi-Final Place
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England Wheelchair Book Their Semi-Final Place

England beat the USA 134-0 to reach the wheelchair World Cup semi-finals. The scoring breakdown explains 23 tries, 21 conversions and Friday's Ireland test.

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NewsTonga's Late Escape Sends England Home
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Tonga's Late Escape Sends England Home

Tonga beat Samoa 20-18, sending England out and fixing the World Cup semi-finals. The scoring breakdown explains how three tries beat four.

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NewsEngland's Win Leaves a 47-Point Wait
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England's Win Leaves a 47-Point Wait

England beat Papua New Guinea 34-12 but still need Tonga to beat Samoa by 47 points. The second-half score and qualification calculation explained.

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NewsEngland's Fourteen Tries Reopen Semi-Final Race
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England's Fourteen Tries Reopen Semi-Final Race

England beat France 82-0 with 14 tries, but head-to-head rules and results elsewhere still shape their Rugby League World Cup semi-final route.

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NewsTonga Shut Out Lebanon Before Samoa Test
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Tonga Shut Out Lebanon Before Samoa Test

Tonga beat Lebanon 36-0 for a second World Cup win. Seven tries and a clean sheet conceal a completion-rate warning before Samoa.

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RugbyWhat Is a 50:22 in Rugby? The Complete Rule, Explained
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What Is a 50:22 in Rugby? The Complete Rule, Explained

A 50:22 gives the kicking team a lineout inside the opposition 22. Learn exactly where the ball may bounce, when the rule applies and what happens next.

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NewsTonga Stand Firm to Break England Barrier
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Tonga Stand Firm to Break England Barrier

Tonga beat England 30-12 for their first Test win over them, with defensive resistance and two quick second-half tries deciding the World Cup opener.

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NewsBostock Treble Spares Australia Opening Shock
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Bostock Treble Spares Australia Opening Shock

Jack Bostock scored three tries as Australia beat New Zealand 24-22, but confirmed injuries complicate both teams' World Cup plans.

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NewsSaints' Eleven Tries Overwhelm Bath
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Saints' Eleven Tries Overwhelm Bath

Ollie Sleightholme scored a hat-trick as Northampton recovered from a ten-point second-half deficit to beat Bath 71-48 in an 18-try match.

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NewsFrawley Double Turns Connacht Debut Into Win
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Frawley Double Turns Connacht Debut Into Win

Ciarán Frawley scored twice on his Connacht debut, including the late winner in a 22-19 United Rugby Championship victory at Benetton.

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NewsWallabies Set Home Start for World Cup Build-Up
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Wallabies Set Home Start for World Cup Build-Up

Argentina Tests in Sydney and Townsville give Australia's July programme shape, but three away dates and a home All Blacks venue remain unconfirmed.

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NewsEngland Turn Half-Time Deficit Into 39th Straight Win
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England Turn Half-Time Deficit Into 39th Straight Win

Australia led England 10-5 at half-time before seven second-half tries carried the Red Roses to a 48-15 win and a 39th straight Test victory.

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NewsSpringboks Hold Off All Blacks
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Springboks Hold Off All Blacks

South Africa beat New Zealand 33-26 in Cape Town to level the series despite the All Blacks scoring four tries to three.

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RugbyRugby Bonus Points Explained: Why the Rules Change by Competition
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Rugby Bonus Points Explained: Why the Rules Change by Competition

Rugby bonus points are not universal. Compare Six Nations, URC, Top 14 and Super Rugby rules with worked examples and learn when a losing team can take two points.