The point they required to finish second in Pool D was sealed by half-time with a four-try bonus point, but the Welsh continued to press in the second half to send a warning to their likely last eight opponents Ireland.
Section: Sport | Monday, October 3, 2011 1:33 IST
While the Springboks and Wales regularly face top-class opposition in the Four and Six Nations tournaments, Samoa are left with the odd November international against the tier one teams in between World Cups.
Section: Sport | Sunday, October 2, 2011 1:45 IST
"It's about the inches and missing a restart at 12-3 and suddenly it becoming 12-6, you can't relieve the pressure in that way so quickly," a sombre Andy Robinson said.
Section: Sport | Saturday, October 1, 2011 23:52 IST
Samoa captain Mahonri Schwalger blamed inconsistent refereeing after they suffered the first red card of the World Cup and exited the tournament following a brave loss to South Africa.
Section: Sport | Saturday, October 1, 2011 1:26 IST
Samoa dominated possession, but the Springboks made 152 tackles, twice as many as their opponents, and were clinical in attack to end the Pacific islanders' hopes of reaching the last eight.
Section: Sport | Saturday, October 1, 2011 0:58 IST
Hooker William Servat, number eight Raphael Lakafia, and winger Alexis Palisson come into the side for France's last match, against Tonga, with Dimitri Szarzewski, Louis Picamoles and Damien Traille making way.
Section: Sport | Wednesday, September 28, 2011 0:12 IST
It was the first time the towering lock, with tattoos emblazoned across his muscular forearm, had been cited for dangerous play and the decision had irked him.
Section: Sport | Monday, September 26, 2011 19:17 IST
The first World Cup clash between the two had generated huge excitement among fans in Auckland anticipating attacking, running rugby, but tricky conditions led to numerous handling errors in a scrappy encounter.
Section: Sport | Monday, September 26, 2011 2:11 IST
The former winger, who underwent a kidney transplant seven years ago, is in a general ward at an unnamed Auckland hospital, but the health board would not give any information on his complaint or condition.
Section: Sport | Monday, September 26, 2011 1:58 IST
The coach, however, praised the performance of Morgan Parra, a controversial selection at fly-half, who had a quiet game and suffered in defence as the All Blacks attacked down the middle with constant success.
Section: Sport | Monday, September 26, 2011 1:44 IST
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