Standings
| Group: A | P | W | L | Pts | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan |
4 | 4 | 0 | 19 | |
| 2 | Ireland |
4 | 3 | 1 | 16 | |
| 3 | Scotland |
4 | 2 | 2 | 11 | |
| 4 | Samoa |
4 | 1 | 3 | 5 | |
| 5 | Russia |
4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| Group: B | P | W | L | Pts | ||
| 1 | New Zealand |
4 | 3 | 0 | 16 | |
| 2 | South Africa |
4 | 3 | 1 | 15 | |
| 3 | Italy |
4 | 2 | 1 | 12 | |
| 4 | Namibia |
4 | 0 | 3 | 2 | |
| 5 | Canada |
4 | 0 | 3 | 2 | |
| Group: C | P | W | L | Pts | ||
| 1 | England |
4 | 3 | 0 | 17 | |
| 2 | France |
4 | 3 | 0 | 15 | |
| 3 | Argentina |
4 | 2 | 2 | 11 | |
| 4 | Tonga |
4 | 1 | 3 | 6 | |
| 5 | USA |
4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| Group: D | P | W | L | Pts | ||
| 1 | Wales |
4 | 4 | 0 | 19 | |
| 2 | Australia |
4 | 3 | 1 | 16 | |
| 3 | Fiji |
4 | 1 | 3 | 7 | |
| 4 | Georgia |
4 | 1 | 3 | 5 | |
| 5 | Uruguay |
4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | |
World Cup Day 21 Preview
It's quarter-final time
Excitement is building about the four huge games of rugby coming up in Japan this weekend. With the Superbru Win Point increasing to 1.5 points (and 2 for the semis and bronze final and 3 for the final), it becomes more important to pick the correct winner.
Prevailing wisdom has England defeating Australia, New Zealand besting (see what I did there?) Ireland, France losing to Wales, and a lot of uncertainty about the last match which sees the in-form, quick-passing hosts go up against the He-Man level power of the Springboks. But as any student of RWC history will know, the quarter-finals are notorious for upsets.
Good luck with your picks!
Preview
Oita
Sat 19 Oct 07:15
England
40 - 16
Australia
England have had the better of recent meetings with Australia having won the last 6 in a row, but this is an old rivalry and in a World Cup quarter-final, anything can happen. England start as slight favourites, but this should be a cracker to kick off the knockout stages.
Chofu
Sat 19 Oct 10:15
New Zealand
46 - 14
Ireland
Ireland have won 2 of the last 3 matches against New Zealand, but as with any World Cup match, the All Blacks are favourites to win it. Ireland have been slightly underwhelming so far in the tournament, but it wasn't long ago that they were the Number 1 team in the world, and they know they can beat New Zealand.
RWC quarter-final weekends only come around once every four years. Clear your schedule and enjoy!
18 Oct 20:08
To me from tomorrow (Sunday) the World Cup begins . ?? 19 Oct 20:38
Let’s see how it’s plays out but would love Ireland, Australia, Wales and Japan to proceed and make it an interesting Semi Final weekend for all to enjoy...
C,mon Wales ??????????????