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# RWC2019

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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
'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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
'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
'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
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
'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
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
'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
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
'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
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
'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
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
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
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
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
'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
'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
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
'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
'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
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
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
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
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
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
'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
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
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
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
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