- Report
Milner-Skudder and Savea put nambia to the sword
New Zealand 58 Namibia 14: Champions see off minnows as Sonny Bill Williams stakes claim for starting spot in Steve Hansen's strongest XV
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Lancaster denies England's midfield shuffle is a gamble
The red-rose coach's most controversial decision has been to install Owen Farrell at outside-half in place of George Ford
Rugby News
New Zealand 58 Namibia 14 as it happened
Follow the latest from the Rugby World Cup as reigning champions New Zealand take
The Host Nations
- england
England make unconvincing start to World Cup despite bonus point win
Man-for-man marking from Twickenham as England secure a bonus point victory in the first match of the Rugby World Cup
- Scotland
Cotter inspires Scots confidence
Straight-laced Kiwi’s attention to detail could prove vital for a recovering squad
- Wales
Wales coach Edwards already plotting downfall of England attack
The red-roses scored 18 tries in the last Six Nations
The key opponents
Rugby World Cup guide
- Preview
Pool-by-pool guide to the Rugby World Cup
From Argentina to Wales, get the lowdown on everything you need to know about the 20 teams ready to go to battle
- Guide
A to Z of the 2015 World Cup
Faced with a feast of rugby over the next six weeks, Chris Hewett goes through the menu to pick out the most appetising items
Victor Matfield joins Northampton Saints on one-year deal
South Africa's record caps holder will join up with Saints following this autumn's World Cup
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European Champions Cup: Bath and Wasps in 'group of death'
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David Strettle joins Clermont Auvergne: Saracens wing agrees
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Jamie George displays full range of talents for Sarries
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Farrell shows why he's not out of the England fly-half battle
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Bath vs Saracens: Mike Ford fumes over Anthony Watson injury and says
Farrell stars for Sarries as George helps secure title
Man-for-man marking from the Premiership final as Saracens defeated Bath