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Oct 29, 2015

South Africa vs. Argentina preview: The battle to be best of the rest

Tristan Barclay: It's the match no side really wants to be part of, but the Springboks and Pumas will be going all out for the consolation bronze medal at the Olympic Stadium on Friday.
Oct 24, 2015

Preview: Argentina v Australia -- Wallabies defence to trump Pumas attack

Sam Bruce: The Pumas have dazzled during the Rugby World Cup but they will have to go up another gear if they are to beat the Wallabies, Sam Bruce writes.
Oct 17, 2015

Preview: Scotland vs. Australia -- Wallabies out to reassert dominance

Sam Bruce: The Wallabies may be the obvious pick to reach the World Cup semifinals, considering their impressive pool stage form, but Scotland have won two of their last three encounters.
Oct 17, 2015

Preview: Ireland vs. Argentina -- Depleted Irish eye last four

Tristan Barclay: Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt is without several key men ahead of the quarterfinal clash with Argentina but his side could get through on team spirit alone.
Oct 10, 2015

Preview: France vs. Ireland -- Irish desperate to end French jinx

Michael Beattie: Ireland have never beaten France at a World Cup, but with the chance to avoid the All Blacks in the quarterfinals on the line now is a good time to start.
Oct 10, 2015

Preview: Italy vs Romania -- Oaks primed to upset the Azzurri

Alex Perry: Romania may start as underdogs against Italy but on the back of their stunning win over Canada, they could well secure an upset, writes Alex Perry.
Oct 10, 2015

Preview: Japan vs. USA -- Can Japan make knockouts for first time?

Will Kent: Everything's still very much up in the air in Pool B, definitely the pool of surprises after Japan's shock win over the Springboks. But, will we see another?
Oct 10, 2015

Preview: Argentina v Namibia -- expect a landslide

Nic Atkin: Both sides ring the changes for final Pool C encounter at Leciester City Stadium on Sunday with Juan Martin Hernandez given rare outing at No.10 for Pumas.
Oct 9, 2015

Preview: Australia vs. Wales -- Who will take top spot in Pool A?

Sam Bruce: Top spot in Pool A goes on offer on Saturday night as undefeated Australia and Wales face off to see who wins through to the easier side of the knock-out phase of Rugby World Cup 2015.
Oct 9, 2015

Preview: Scotland vs. Samoa -- Bruising showdown between Scots and quarters

Nick Atkin: Scotland may be playing for a place in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals but Samoa have more than pride on the line at St James' Park.
Oct 9, 2015

Preview: England vs. Uruguay -- Lancaster loosens up as hosts bow out

Michael Beattie: Rugby World Cup debutants Danny Care, Jack Nowell, Henry Slade and Alex Goode will take on Uruguay in Manchester with pride on the line for both sides in their final Pool A fixture.
Oct 6, 2015

Preview: Georgia vs. Namibia -- Minnows chasing Rugby World Cup history

Rob Bartlett: It's all to play for in Exeter, writes Rob Bartlett, as Georgia looking to qualify for the 2019 World Cup and Namibia seek their first ever point in rugby's biggest competition.
Oct 6, 2015

Preview: South Africa vs. USA -- Springboks look to wrap up Pool B

Martyn Thomas: The USA always put up a good fight, but expect South Africa to wrap up Pool B in style, writes Martyn Thomas.
Oct 5, 2015

Preview: Canada vs. Romania -- The battle to avoid the Pool D wooden spoon

Michael Beattie: Canada take on Romania at Leicester's King Power Stadium on Tuesday, with both teams battling to avoid finishing bottom of Pool D.
Oct 5, 2015

Preview: Fiji vs. Uruguay -- The first meaningless match of the 2015 Rugby World Cup

Will Kent: We say goodbye to Fiji and Milton Keynes from this year's Rugby World Cup here as both combine with Uruguay to supply us with the first proper meaningless match of the
Oct 2, 2015

Preview: Scotland vs. South Africa - The biggest match in the Dark Blues' recent history

Tristan Barclay: Scotland go into the clash with the Springboks thinking they have a real chance of victory, writes Tristan Barclay.
Oct 2, 2015

Preview: Samoa vs. Japan - Plenty to play for

Martyn Thomas: Heavy defeats to Scotland and South Africa respectively have quelled early optimism in both camps, but there is plenty to play for in Milton Keynes.
Oct 2, 2015

Preview: England v Australia - Stuart Lancaster's men face must-win clash at Twickenam

Sam Bruce: Hosts England must beat old rivals Australia if they are to have any chance of progressing beyond the group stages of the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
Oct 1, 2015

Preview: New Zealand vs. Georgia - Time for All Blacks to shift gears

Rob Bartlett: Georgia's first Test against the All Blacks could be the moment the reigning world champions raise their game as Richie McCaw and Dan Carter return to the side.
Sep 30, 2015

Preview: France vs. Canada - Les Bleus to finally click into gear

Martyn Thomas: Philippe Saint-Andre's side haven't been at their best in Pool D, but have won two out of two. Will Canada provide a shock in Milton Keynes or will Les Bleus finally show what they can do?
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