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Rugby World Cup | Group Stage
Sep 26, 2015 at 8pm UK
 

25-28

May (27')
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Davies (71')
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Dave Alred: Chris Robshaw "played his gut feeling"
Former kicking coach Dave Alred plays down the criticism that has been aimed at Chris Robshaw following England's loss to Wales.
Sep 30, 14:35
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Wales fly-half Dan Biggar: "Disbelief" at beating England in Twickenham clash
Wales fly-half Dan Biggar reveals that there was an air of disbelief among the team at their 25-28 victory over England at Twickenham on Saturday.
Sep 29, 18:33
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Stuart Lancaster: 'England must move on quickly'
England coach Stuart Lancaster believes that the team must move on "very, very quickly" following their defeat to Wales at the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 28, 13:43
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Wales climb to second in world rankings
Wales climb up to second in the IRB world rankings following their win over England at the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 28, 13:11
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Sir Clive Woodward: 'England lacked strength in depth during Wales defeat'
Sir Clive Woodward says that England lacked quality off the bench during their 28-25 Rugby World Cup loss to Wales.
Sep 27, 17:42
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Sir Gareth Edwards: 'England panic led to defeat against Wales'
Wales legend Sir Gareth Edwards believes that panic among the England ranks led to them succumbing to a 28-25 defeat against Wales in the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 27, 16:55
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Shaun Edwards: 'England win means a lot to Wales'
Shaun Edwards claims that everyone in Wales, except the players, are thoroughly celebrating their victory over England.
Sep 27, 14:29
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Tom Youngs: 'England will still qualify for quarter-finals'
Tom Youngs insists that England will still reach the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, despite losing their Pool A game against Wales.
Sep 27, 13:53
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Alun Wyn Jones plays down Wales win
Wales lock Alun Wyn Jones plays down the significance of his side's 28-25 victory over England at Twickenham in the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 27, 04:14
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Interview: England centre Sam Burgess
England centre Sam Burgess speaks to Sports Mole following his side's 28-25 loss to Wales in the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 27, 03:59
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Interview: England fly-half Owen Farrell
England fly-half Owen Farrell speaks to Sports Mole about his side's World Cup defeat to Wales, including the decision to go for the win rather than the draw late on.
Sep 27, 03:41
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Stuart Lancaster pleased with Sam Burgess display
England head coach Stuart Lancaster tells Sports Mole that he was pleased with the performances of Sam Burgess and Owen Farrell during the World Cup defeat to Wales.
Sep 27, 03:00
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Sam Warburton: 'Victory over England one of the best in Wales history'
Wales captain Sam Warburton hails his side's 28-25 Rugby World Cup victory over England as one of the best results in the country's history.
Sep 27, 00:20
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Stuart Lancaster: 'Small moments cost England against Wales'
England head coach Stuart Lancaster tells Sports Mole that "small moments" cost his side dear in their Rugby World Cup defeat to Pool A rivals Wales.
Sep 27, 00:11
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Warren Gatland: 'Wales wanted it more than England'
Wales head coach Warren Gatland tells Sports Mole that his injury-ravaged side "wanted it more" than England in their Rugby World Cup clash at Twickenham.
Sep 27, 00:01
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Paul Grayson: 'England gave away cheap points against Wales'
Paul Grayson suggests that England have only themselves to blame for their 28-25 Rugby World Cup defeat to Wales.
Sep 26, 22:59
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Matt Dawson blasts England decision making against Wales
Matt Dawson describes England decision not take three points towards the end of the match as "mystifying" after their Rugby World Cup defeat to Wales.
Sep 26, 22:20
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Stuart Lancaster "frustrated" by Wales comeback
Stuart Lancaster admits that he is "frustrated" that England allowed Wales to fight back during their 28-25 loss in the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 26, 22:20
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Sam Warburton: 'I'm lost for words after amazing win'
Sam Warburton describes Wales's 28-25 victory over England at the Rugby World Cup as an "amazing win".
Sep 26, 22:11

The Match

Match Report

Wales come from behind to clinch a famous 28-25 victory over England in their crucial Rugby World Cup Pool A showdown at Twickenham.

Live Commentary

Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of the Pool A meeting between England and Wales, as the Red Dragons produced a late comeback to come out on top.

HT Report

Jonny May scores the only try of the first half to help England into a 16-9 lead at the halfway stage of their Rugby World Cup showdown with Wales at Twickenham.

Preview

Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday's mouth-watering Rugby World Cup Pool A showdown between England and Wales at Twickenham.

Head to Head
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England
Cuthbert (2)
Build-up
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Jamie Roberts 'ready to go to war against England'
Jamie Roberts suggests that Wales will need to get their body and mind "ready for warfare on the pitch" when they face England in the Rugby World Cup on Saturday.
Sep 25, 23:09
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George North relishing Wales return against England
George North describes the chance to feature for Wales at a Rugby World Cup as the "biggest honour".
Sep 25, 22:34
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Owen Farrell shrugs off selection debate
Owen Farrell insists that he is unfazed by the questions being raised over Stuart Lancaster's decision to start with him instead of George Ford against Wales.
Sep 25, 18:05
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Dan Biggar: 'No doubts in Wales camp ahead of England clash'
Dan Biggar insists that Wales are confident ahead of their Rugby World Cup Pool A clash with England after Graham Rowntree said that they would have doubts in their minds.
Sep 25, 16:49
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England's Owen Farrell: 'George Ford friendship normal'
Owen Farrell insists that his off-field relationship with George Ford has not changed after he was picked ahead of the latter for Saturday's Pool A clash with Wales.
Sep 25, 16:00
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Sam Burgess questions who his opposite centre Scott Williams is
England's Sam Burgess adds fuel to Saturday's game against Wales by suggesting that he does not know who opposite centre Scott Williams is.
Sep 25, 09:28
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Warren Gatland: 'Wales will not single out Sam Burgess'
Wales coach Warren Gatland claims that his side will not single out inexperienced England centre Sam Burgess in Saturday's Rugby World Cup Pool A match at Twickenham.
Sep 24, 22:44
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Sam Warburton: 'England game one of the biggest in history'
Wales skipper Sam Warburton talks up the importance of his country's World Cup Pool A match against England at Twickenham on Saturday.
Sep 24, 18:24
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Sam Burgess confident ahead of Wales challenge
Sam Burgess insists that he is ready to prove himself on the big stage after being named in the England side to face Wales in their World Cup meeting at Twickenham.
Sep 24, 15:43
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Stuart Lancaster: 'No risks taken in selection for Wales game'
Stuart Lancaster dismisses suggestions that he has taken a risk by selecting Owen Farrell and Sam Burgess for England's World Cup clash with Wales.
Sep 24, 15:05
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Matt Dawson: 'Owen Farrell's positioning could punish Sam Burgess'
Sam Burgess could be exposed by Owen Farrell's tendency to play in a deep position at fly-half, according to former England scrum-half Matt Dawson.
Sep 24, 14:25
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Stuart Lancaster: 'Twickenham key for England'
Stuart Lancaster believes that the Twickenham crowd have a key role to play when England meet Wales in Pool A on Saturday.
Sep 24, 14:04
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Rob Howley full of admiration for "imposing" Sam Burgess
Wales assistant coach Rob Howley reveals his admiration for the "imposing" Sam Burgess ahead of the World Cup clash with England.
Sep 24, 13:43
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Toby Flood questions George Ford omission
Toby Flood claims that George Ford should feel unlucky to lose his England place ahead of Saturday's World Cup clash with Wales.
Sep 24, 13:13
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Dan Lydiate, Tomas Francis named in Wales team to face England
Wales coach Warren Gatland makes several changes to his side for the World Cup Pool A match against England.
Sep 24, 11:24
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Sam Burgess, Owen Farrell named in England team for Wales clash
Sam Burgess and Owen Farrell are two of three England changes made by Stuart Lancaster for the Pool A showdown with Wales at the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 24, 09:34
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Shane Williams: 'I would keep faith with George Ford'
Former Wales wing Shane Williams believes that England coach Stuart Lancaster is making a "strange" decision by dropping fly-half George Ford.
Sep 23, 17:28
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Kenny Logan: 'Sam Burgess selection is a risk'
England coach Stuart Lancaster is taking a risk by handing Sam Burgess a start against Wales, according to former Scotland wing Kenny Logan.
Sep 23, 17:07
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Mark Warburton full of admiration for Chris Robshaw
Wales captain Sam Warburton reveals his admiration for Chris Robshaw ahead of the World Cup clash with England at Twickenham.
Sep 23, 16:47
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Tom Wood looking forward to Dan Lydiate challenge
England's Tom Wood claims that nothing but his best will do as he prepares to take on Wales flanker Dan Lydiate.
Sep 23, 15:36
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Stuart Barnes: 'Stuart Lancaster making wrong call for Wales clash'
Former England player Stuart Barnes believes that coach Stuart Lancaster will make the "wrong call" if he picks Owen Farrell over George Ford at fly-half against Wales.
Sep 23, 13:30
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Report: Sam Burgess, Owen Farrell to start for England against Wales
Centre Sam Burgess and fly-half Owen Farrell are reportedly in line to start for England in their Pool A fixture against Wales, replacing Jonathan Joseph and George Ford.
Sep 22, 22:03
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Prop forward Tomas Francis: 'Wales do not fear England pack'
Wales prop forward Tomas Francis, who could start in the country's front-row if Samson Lee fails to recover from injury, states that Wales do not fear England's pack.
Sep 22, 15:27
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England centre Jonathan Joseph doubtful for Wales clash
England backs coach Andy Farrell reveals that centre Jonathan Joseph is an injury doubt for the side's Pool A clash against Wales, as is number eight Ben Morgan.
Sep 22, 15:08
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Wales flanker Dan Lydiate: 'We're still strong despite injuries'
Wales flanker Dan Lydiate insists that the squad is still "in a strong place" after suffering several injuries in their Rugby World Cup opener against Uruguay.
Sep 22, 10:56
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Prince William: 'Wales must beat England to shut Prince Harry up'
Prince William says that Wales must beat England in the Rugby World Cup on Saturday so that he has the bragging rights over brother Prince Harry.
Sep 22, 01:33
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Wales coach Shaun Edwards: 'Bring on England'
Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards throws the gauntlet down to England, calling on Saturday's Rugby World Cup opponents to "bring it on".
Sep 21, 22:31
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Mike Brown: Wales will be "massive test"
England full-back Mike Brown believes that the team will face a "massive test" against Wales in their next Rugby World Cup match.
Sep 21, 14:11
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Owen Farrell: 'Injuries won't change Wales'
England fly-half Owen Farrell does not expect Wales to change their playing style for their meeting at the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 21, 13:28
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Sam Burgess: 'I'm ready to start for England'
England centre Sam Burgess insists that he is ready to start for Stuart Lancaster's side at the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 21, 12:37
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England coach Mike Catt: 'Sam Burgess ready to start in World Cup against Wales'
England backs coach Mike Catt states that centre Sam Burgess is ready to start a World Cup game ahead of the national team's clash with Wales at Twickenham.
Sep 20, 22:57
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Tomas Francis: 'Wales will head to Twickenham with no fear'
Tomas Francis says that he and his Wales teammates are "looking forward" to taking on England in next week's Twickenham showdown.
Sep 20, 19:18
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