# RWC2019

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# response

Gatland: 'We haven't even spoken about the haka, we might do a W for Wales'

The Wales coach also joked his final game in charge should be settled by a drinking game.

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Oct 30th 2019, 3:53 PM

# Challenge

'They earn a sh*tload of money, so they're able to pay the fines'

The All Blacks insist they had no issues with England’s response to their haka last weekend.

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Oct 30th 2019, 3:00 PM

# growing force

Ominously, Rassie plans for this World Cup to be a 'springboard' for the Boks

There are big challenges for South African rugby but their return to the top table has been welcome.

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Oct 30th 2019, 1:30 PM

# Award

Parisse and Perenara among nominees for World Rugby Try of the Year

Meanwhile, the shortlist for the Breakthrough Player of the Year has also been announced.

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Oct 30th 2019, 9:42 AM

# Rehab

Joey Carbery returns to Munster with ankle injury after World Cup

The 23-year-old is now a doubt for the opening rounds of the Heineken Champions Cup.

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Oct 30th 2019, 5:41 AM

# Challenge

England fined for crossing halfway line in haka response to All Blacks

Kiwi boss Steve Hansen praised the English challenge to his team’s war dance.

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Oct 30th 2019, 5:25 AM

# Evolve or Die

Ireland became 'predictable' but Marshall keen to see Schmidt back in Kiwi rugby

The outgoing Ireland coach could add real value to the New Zealand rugby community.

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Oct 30th 2019, 1:00 AM

# Irish Abroad

Irishman Felix Jones will be involved in the World Cup final at the age of 32

The former Munster coach was brought on board by Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus.

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Oct 29th 2019, 8:07 PM

# Physicality

World Cup final pits 'the two most powerful teams in the world' against each other

England defence coach John Mitchell is expecting a very different challenge this weekend.

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Oct 29th 2019, 10:18 AM

# Leader

O'Driscoll says there's 'no rush' with James Ryan being Ireland captain

There have been many calls for the 23-year-old to succeed the retired Rory Best.

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Oct 29th 2019, 6:15 AM

# box kicks

Kolbe fit for final but Rassie Erasmus insists Springboks won't change tactics

The South Africans have been criticised in many quarters for their kick-heavy approach.

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Oct 29th 2019, 5:18 AM

# CONFIRMED

Jérôme Garcès will ref the World Cup final between England and the Boks

The 46-year-old will be the first Frenchman to adjudicate a World Cup decider.

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Oct 29th 2019, 4:25 AM

# reflection

'In the final year, Joe failed to evolve the team when he needed to' - BOD

Brian O’Driscoll wants to see Irish rugby placing a greater focus on developing passing skills.

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Oct 29th 2019, 1:01 AM

# sparring

'Send my best wishes to Warren and make sure he enjoys the third-place play-off'

Eddie Jones couldn’t resist firing a shot back at the Wales boss.

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Oct 28th 2019, 5:01 PM

# No Prisoners

Sonny Bill: All Blacks required bulletproof vests for brutal post-England autopsy

The 34-year-old claimed his daughter didn’t get much sleep following New Zealand’s World Cup exit.

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Oct 28th 2019, 3:40 PM

# tough

'The only way we know is fighting fire with fire' - Boks believe in their resilience

England are the favourites for Saturday’s World Cup final but the Boks will apply pressure.

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Oct 28th 2019, 6:00 AM

# Changes

To their credit, Eddie Jones and England evolved leading into this World Cup

The head coach said his team’s journey began on the 2018 tour of South Africa.

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Oct 28th 2019, 5:00 AM

# Rainbow Nation

'I was watching the 2007 final in the tavern because I didn't have a TV at home'

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has proved to be a wonderful leader for Rassie Erasmus’ side.

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Oct 27th 2019, 3:37 PM

# gats

Gatland looking to 'have some revenge' with the Lions in South Africa in 2021

The Wales boss was proud of his side’s effort in their World Cup semi-final defeat to the Springboks.

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Oct 27th 2019, 2:04 PM

# marching on

'I'm not 100% sure a World Cup is going to be won by a very expansive game plan'

Rassie Erasmus’ Springboks ground their way into a World Cup final against England.

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Oct 27th 2019, 12:45 PM

# Tension

Erasmus' Boks set up World Cup final with England after edging Wales

Handré Pollard’s place-kicking was crucial as the Boks edged the semi-final in Yokohama.

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Oct 27th 2019, 10:59 AM

# perspective

'My kids aren't going to love me less' - Emotional All Blacks front up to defeat

The All Blacks were still hurting badly this morning after their defeat to England.

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Oct 27th 2019, 8:54 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Wales v South Africa, Rugby World Cup semi-final

Rassie left Ireland to bring South Africa back to the top of the game. Warren Gatland and Wales stood between them and the World Cup final.

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Oct 27th 2019, 8:07 AM

# Future

With Hansen and Read departing, what next for the All Blacks?

New Zealand must appoint a new head coach and captain as the next era begins.

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Oct 27th 2019, 5:07 AM

# late arrival

Spencer joins England squad as injury replacement for World Cup final

The Saracens man has replaced the injured Willi Heinz in Eddie Jones’ squad.

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Oct 27th 2019, 4:19 AM

# slugfest

Gatland's Wales and Rassie's Boks to battle for final spot against England

The second semi-final in Yokohama promises to be a brutally physical affair.

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Oct 27th 2019, 1:15 AM

# Kamikaze Kids

'It makes our lives easier with those two!' - Curry and Underhill shine again

The England flankers were superb as Eddie Jones’ side downed the All Blacks.

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Oct 26th 2019, 6:17 PM

# Face off

'Farrell was giving me a few winks' - England invite pressure with haka response

Eddie Jones’ side knew they would have to back up their pre-match actions.

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Oct 26th 2019, 3:43 PM

# annoyed

Hansen invites journalist to 'spend some time outside' after 'disrespectful question'

The All Blacks boss admitted to having regrets about his big selection decision.

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Oct 26th 2019, 2:33 PM

# comprehensive

'We didn't want to let them come at us' - England deliver after haka stand

Eddie Jones’ team were simply outstanding as they dethroned the All Blacks in Yokohama.

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Oct 26th 2019, 12:58 PM

# Reaction

'We knew we'd have to keep taking away time and space from them'

Eddie Jones was delighted his with his team’s performance after England recorded a dominant win over New Zealand.

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Oct 26th 2019, 11:56 AM

# Dominant

Eddie Jones' sensational England dethrone the All Blacks in Japan

The back-to-back winners lost their first World Cup game since 2007.

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Oct 26th 2019, 11:04 AM

# Try time

Watch: England lineout disaster sets up tense ending against All Blacks

England needed just 90 seconds to break through the New Zealand defence, but have gifted the All Blacks a second half try.

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Oct 26th 2019, 9:22 AM

# Thriller

All Blacks clash with England shaping up to be a World Cup classic

Today’s semi-final in Yokohama will see Eddie Jones’ team desperate to bring the Kiwis down.

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Oct 26th 2019, 2:55 AM

# Lessons

IRFU will need to be brutally honest as World Cup review begins

The latest underperformance in the biggest competition in the sport leaves many questions.

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Oct 25th 2019, 8:04 PM

# influencers

Barrett and Farrell - Out of position or thriving in new surroundings?

Beauden Barrett and Owen Farrell have moved position in a bid to freshen up their teams at the World Cup.

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Oct 25th 2019, 6:55 PM

# Double act

'Irish people are really good people' - Erasmus and Nienaber drive the Boks on

The South Africa coaching duo have been close friends since the early 1990s.

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Oct 25th 2019, 5:45 AM

# Changes

Halfpenny in for injured Williams as Gatland's Wales welcome back Davies

Leigh Halfpenny comes into the team at 15 in place of the injured Saracens man.

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Oct 25th 2019, 4:50 AM

# Out of Action

Wales full-back Liam Williams set to miss World Cup semi-final against South Africa

The 28-year-old suffered an ankle injury during training on Wednesday.

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Oct 24th 2019, 5:18 PM

# gone til December

Vahaamahina to miss Clermont's trip to Ulster after picking up six-week ban for elbow

The France lock was issued a red card in the quarter-final loss to Wales.

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Oct 24th 2019, 5:00 PM