Tonga shock Scotland at Pittodrie
Tonga triumphed 21-15 in Pittodrie as Scotland slumped to another miserable loss which is sure to pile pressure on head coach Andy Robinson.
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Robinson angry after Scotland humbled by Tonga
Scotland coach Andy Robinson acknowledged that questions would be asked about his position after his side were humbled 21-15 by Tonga on Saturday.
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Yachvili expresses French unity
Scrum-half Dimitri Yachvili today insisted France have moved on from their debacle against Tonga and are intent on perfecting the basics in order to beat England in Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final in Auckland.
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Estebanez to miss remainder of World Cup
France centre Fabrice Estebanez looks set to miss the rest of the World Cup after being hit with a three-week ban for a dangerous tackle against Tonga on Saturday.
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France 14-19 Tonga
Tonga produced an inspirational display in Wellington today to defeat France in one of the World Cup's biggest upsets.
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Tonga 31-18 Japan
Tonga claimed their first win of the World Cup as they condemned Pool A rivals Japan to a third-straight defeat in an entertaining match in Whangarei.
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Canada 25-20 Tonga
A late try from wing Phil Mackenzie saw Canada open their Pool A campaign with a win in a see-saw tussle against Tonga in Whangarei.
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McCaw not worried by New Zealand display
New Zealand captain Richie McCaw says he is excited to have the World Cup under way after his side's 41-10 win over Tonga in the tournament opener at Eden Park.
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New Zealand 41-10 Tonga
New Zealand ran in six tries to begin their quest for a first World Cup triumph in 24 years with victory over Tonga in the tournament opener at Eden Park.
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In Pictures: NZ 41-10 Tonga
View a selection of images from the World Cup opening ceremony and the game between New Zealand and Tonga
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Frankie Sheahan on the All-Blacks
Frankie Sheahan reflects on New Zealand's win against Tonga in the World Cup opener and looks ahead to Ireland's match against the USA
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Tonga's Maka fit to face All Blacks
Tonga captain Finau Maka has overcome a troublesome ankle injury and will start against New Zealand in the opening game of the rugby World Cup on Friday.
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Analysis: New Zealand v Tonga
Read Kurt McQuilkin on the atmosphere in New Zealand ahead of RWC 2011, and the All Black team selection and gameplan for their opener against Tonga .
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As It Happened: New Zealand 41-10 Tonga
New Zealand and Tonga played the first match of RWC 2011 and the All Blacks came out on top in a match that will give their critics plenty of ammunition. Read our 'As It Happened'.
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Preview: New Zealand v Tonga
Much pressure will be on the All Blacks to deliver a World Cup on home soil. Tadhg Peavoy looks ahead to their opening encounter against Tonga.
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Sonny Bill Williams in New Zealand XV
A number of New Zealand fringe players have been given their chance to impress along with a solid mix of experience for Friday's World Cup opener against Tonga.
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Tonga stick to own style against All Blacks
Tonga are unlikely to beat New Zealand on the rugby field but their arrival in Auckland on Monday trumped the All Blacks welcome as fans of the Pacific Islanders brought roads around the airport to a standstill.
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Tonga rugby chief quits over selection debate
The head of the Tonga Rugby Union has quit in a row over whether former captain Nili Latu should have been included in the World Cup squad and against a background of parliamentary interference.
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Fogarty promoted as a precaution
Ireland 'A' hooker John Fogarty has been promoted to the senior Ireland camp and will not play in Friday night's 'A' game against Tonga in Ravenhill.
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Humphreys gets the nod for Ireland 'A'
Ian Humphreys and Peter Stringer have been selected at out-half and scrum-half in the Ireland 'A' side to face Tonga at Ravenill on Friday night.