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England's triple playmakers run Chile ragged at the Rugby World Cup
LILLE, France (AP) — Steve Borthwick's triple-playmaker plan worked well against Chile as England delivered its best display at the Rugby World Cup so far. In...
Ireland beats South Africa 13-8 in titanic Rugby World Cup clash
PARIS (AP) — Top-ranked Ireland just edged the Rugby World Cup's second clash of the titans, withstanding No. 2-ranked South Africa's physicality and...
Arundell scores 5 tries in England romp against Chile at the Rugby World Cup
LILLE, France — Winger Henry Arundell scored a record-tying five tries for England in his Rugby World Cup debut as newcomer Chile was sliced apart 71-0 on...
Canada women rally after slow start but can't catch England in 50-24 rugby loss
EXETER, United Kingdom — Canada recovered from a slow start Saturday but could not keep up with top-ranked England, losing 50-24 in a women's rugby test...
Australia under huge pressure in Rugby World Cup match with Wales. Scotland, Tonga look to rebound
The Rugby World Cup knockout stage has started early for Australia. On the back foot after a loss to Fiji, the Australians cannot afford to lose their third...
Portugal denied a first Rugby World Cup win as Georgia scores late try in thrilling draw
TOULOUSE, France (AP) — Portugal finally has some points at a Rugby World Cup. Still no win, though, for Os Lobos. They couldn’t have come closer on...
France captain Dupont has undergone surgery on facial fracture
PARIS (AP) — France captain Antoine Dupont has undergone surgery to repair the facial fracture he sustained at the Rugby World Cup. The French Rugby...
Auger-Aliassime helps Team World to third straight win on first day of Laver Cup
VANCOUVER — Twice Frenchman Gael Monfils came to Felix Auger-Aliassime's side of the court to remonstrate with him during their Laver Cup match. Twice...
Dabrowski, Routliffe through to women's doubles final at Guadalajara Open
GUADALAJARA, Mexico — Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski and partner Erin Routliffe of New Zealand advanced to the women's doubles final of the Guadalajara Open with...
Gatland sympathizes with under-fire Jones before their crunch Rugby World Cup clash
He was hired only months out from the Rugby World Cup. He'd already coached the team once before to great success. His return to bail out a slumping team was...
Laver Cup needs standalone time to attract top tennis players: John McEnroe
VANCOUVER — Tennis great and Team World captain John McEnroe is sharing his frustration over what he see as a lack of cooperation and care from tennis...
Argentina beats Samoa to get into Rugby World Cup quarterfinals contention
SAINT-ETIENNE, France (AP) — Argentina was back in the quarterfinals hunt after defeating Samoa 19-10 in a bruising, scrappy Rugby World Cup pool match on...
England experiments with Marcus Smith in bid to get three playmakers in same team at Rugby World Cup
LILLE, France (AP) — England has a solution to its dilemma of having three top-level flyhalves in its Rugby World Cup squad. Squeeze all of them in the team....
Ireland-South Africa showdown at Rugby World Cup finally on. England, Georgia eye wins
PARIS (AP) — Top-ranked Ireland's game with No. 2 South Africa on Saturday has the feel of a Rugby World Cup final even though it's only their third match of...
Scotland changes 4 for Tonga match at the Rugby World Cup. Fekitoa eyes try for Tonga
NICE, France (AP) — Scotland changed two forwards and two backs to the side facing Tonga at the Rugby World Cup on Sunday. The Scots opened with an 18-3...
Sacre bleu! Host France in dismay, holds breath over fate of injured star Dupont at Rugby World Cup
PARIS — It was a split-second moment that might wreck the Rugby World Cup dream for highly expectant host nation France, a dream denied so many times before....
Desperation marks Wales and Wallabies pivotal Rugby World Cup match
LYON, France — If Australia or Wales were better than mediocre, their pivotal Rugby World Cup pool match on Sunday in Lyon would be easier to call. The...
Fernandez loses in Guadalajara Open quarterfinals, Dabrowski through to doubles semis
GUADALAJARA, Mexico — Leylah Fernandez saw her best run at a WTA 1000 tournament end Thursday with a 6-4, 6-7 (8), 6-1 quarterfinal loss to American Sofia...
Dupont's facial injury scars France's 14-try romp against Namibia at the Rugby World Cup
MARSEILLE, France (AP) — A serious-looking facial injury to captain Antoine Dupont took the gloss off France's highest ever score, a 96-0 romp against hapless...
Canadian tennis stars see sport's growth potential by hosting Laver Cup
VANCOUVER — Hosting the Laver Cup offers a chance to grow and showcase tennis in Canada, Felix Auger-Aliassime and Milos Raonic say. Auger-Aliassime is a...