#world-cup

# world-cup - Wednesday 20 November, 2019



# New Boss

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# New Boss

Murray excited by 'fresh' Farrell era after Ireland's World Cup failings

Nov 20th 2019, 12:00 PM 20,705 Views 43 Comments

The Munster scrum-half is focused on enjoying his rugby again after the dejection in Japan.



# Sidelined

From The42

# Sidelined

Munster insist there's 'no frustration' at Carbery returning from World Cup injured

Nov 20th 2019, 1:00 AM 8,695 Views 13 Comments

The 24-year-old is rehabbing an issue he carried throughout Ireland’s campaign in Japan.

# world-cup - Tuesday 19 November, 2019



# Future

From The42

# Future

'Tides can turn' but Southgate has no plans to quit England ahead of 2022 World Cup

Nov 19th 2019, 9:44 AM 2,875 Views 2 Comments

The manager has outlined his intention to remain in charge through Qatar, depending on how Euro 2020 goes.

# world-cup - Thursday 14 November, 2019



# New Campaign

From The42

# New Campaign

Irish provinces aiming for high places as European season kicks-off

Nov 14th 2019, 8:00 PM 7,256 Views 10 Comments

Connacht are back in with the big boys for the return of the Heineken Champions Cup.

# world-cup - Monday 4 November, 2019



# Irish Abroad

From The42

# Irish Abroad

'Felix has been amazing and has brought so much. The boys absolutely love him'

Nov 4th 2019, 12:00 PM 49,686 Views 42 Comments

Irishman Felix Jones is a World Cup winner.



# Arigatou

From The42

# Arigatou

Sayonara, Japan! Curtain comes down on a memorable World Cup

Nov 4th 2019, 2:00 AM 6,449 Views 22 Comments

The Brave Blossoms’ stunning exploits were a real highlight over the past seven weeks.

# world-cup - Sunday 3 November, 2019



# Top Honour

From The42

# Top Honour

Boks clean sweep at World Rugby awards as du Toit wins Player of the Year

Nov 3rd 2019, 2:17 PM 15,082 Views 22 Comments

Rassie Erasmus was named Coach of the Year, while South Africa earned Team of the Year.



# Resurgence

From The42

# Resurgence

How Rassie Erasmus returned from Munster to lead the Boks to World Cup glory

Nov 3rd 2019, 5:12 AM 14,177 Views 9 Comments

The 47-year-old told his players they could lift the trophy 18 months ago.

# world-cup - Saturday 2 November, 2019



# Beaten

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# Beaten

Jones proud of England but says they'll be 'kicking stones for four years'

Nov 2nd 2019, 6:45 PM 15,037 Views 9 Comments

The England head coach was at a loss to explain how his side failed to back up their win against the All Blacks.

From The42

Live Nov 2nd 2019, 8:00 AM

As it happened: England v South Africa, Rugby World Cup final



# Preview

From The42

# Preview

Eddie Jones' England have qualities to secure World Cup against Boks

Updated Nov 2nd 2019, 12:57 AM 6,935 Views 16 Comments

Rassie Erasmus’ South Africans will back themselves to match the English power in Yokohama.

# world-cup - Friday 1 November, 2019



# Likeable

From The42

# Likeable

'They can inspire a whole country' - Jones asks England to play without fear

Nov 1st 2019, 1:50 AM 2,943 Views 0 Comments

The Australian head coach says his team have pride in their style of play.

# world-cup - Thursday 31 October, 2019



# Shifting Roles

From The42

# Shifting Roles

Erasmus confirms he'll step aside as Boks head coach after World Cup final

Oct 31st 2019, 3:00 PM 35,524 Views 40 Comments

The former Munster boss will concentrate on his director of rugby role.



# Last Hurrah

From The42

# Last Hurrah

'He's a god of the game' - Gatland to bow out against his native New Zealand

Oct 31st 2019, 11:30 AM 7,739 Views 7 Comments

Tomorrow’s World Cup bronze final will see several people bidding farewell.



# Subs

From The42

# Subs

Finishers versus the Bomb Squad: The World Cup final game within a game

Oct 31st 2019, 6:01 AM 7,138 Views 5 Comments

Both Eddie Jones and Rassie Erasmus have stressed the importance of their benches.



# Named

From The42

# Named

Sinckler and May passed fit as Jones names unchanged England XV

Oct 31st 2019, 2:53 AM 3,758 Views 0 Comments

Ben Spencer has replaced Willi Heinz on the bench in the only change to the matchday 23.

# world-cup - Wednesday 30 October, 2019



# Captain

From The42

# Captain

'He's the sort of person you want to follow' - Farrell leading England by example

Oct 30th 2019, 10:00 PM 5,538 Views 9 Comments

The 28-year-old Saracens man is the heartbeat of Eddie Jones’ team.



# Rehab

From The42

# Rehab

Joey Carbery returns to Munster with ankle injury after World Cup

Oct 30th 2019, 5:41 AM 23,351 Views 98 Comments

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

# world-cup - Tuesday 29 October, 2019



# Irish Abroad

From The42

# Irish Abroad

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

Updated Oct 29th 2019, 8:07 PM 64,936 Views 42 Comments

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



# Leader

From The42

# Leader

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

Oct 29th 2019, 6:15 AM 7,850 Views 37 Comments

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



# Box Kicks

From The42

# Box Kicks

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

Oct 29th 2019, 5:18 AM 4,633 Views 3 Comments

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



# Reflection

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# Reflection

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

Oct 29th 2019, 1:01 AM 14,710 Views 25 Comments

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

# world-cup - Monday 28 October, 2019


# Changes
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# Changes
To their credit, Eddie Jones and England evolved leading into this World Cup
Oct 28th 2019, 5:00 AM 7,739 Views 15 Comments
The head coach said his team’s journey began on the 2018 tour of South Africa.

# world-cup - Sunday 27 October, 2019



# Rainbow Nation

From The42

# Rainbow Nation

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

Oct 27th 2019, 3:37 PM 18,433 Views 7 Comments

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



# Marching On

From The42

# Marching On

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

Oct 27th 2019, 12:45 PM 12,677 Views 22 Comments

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



# Perspective

From The42

# Perspective

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

Oct 27th 2019, 8:54 AM 13,233 Views 14 Comments

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

From The42

Live Oct 27th 2019, 8:07 AM

As it happened: Wales v South Africa, Rugby World Cup semi-final



# Late Arrival

From The42

# Late Arrival

Spencer joins England squad as injury replacement for World Cup final

Oct 27th 2019, 4:19 AM 12,129 Views 4 Comments

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

# world-cup - Saturday 26 October, 2019

From The42

Live Oct 26th 2019, 8:12 AM

As it happened: England v New Zealand, Rugby World Cup semi-final



# Thriller

From The42

# Thriller

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

Oct 26th 2019, 2:55 AM 11,261 Views 29 Comments

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

# world-cup - Friday 25 October, 2019



# Alternative Interests

From The42

# Alternative Interests

All Blacks seek to drag kids from 'PlayStation and soccer'

Oct 25th 2019, 10:51 PM 6,775 Views 2 Comments

Rugby is commonly held to be like a religion in New Zealand, but studies have shown participation rates falling.

# world-cup - Thursday 24 October, 2019



# Early Kill

From The42

# Early Kill

Analysis: The incredible ruck-to-try ratio from the World Cup quarter-finals

Oct 24th 2019, 2:30 PM 10,281 Views 7 Comments

Performance analyst Eoin Toolan examines the try-scoring trends from last weekend’s action.



# Change

From The42

# Change

Scott Barrett starts as All Blacks drop Sam Cane to the bench for semi-final

Oct 24th 2019, 4:41 AM 9,048 Views 17 Comments

Steve Hansen has rejigged his back row for Saturday’s clash with England.

# world-cup - Wednesday 23 October, 2019



# Halfbacks

From The42

# Halfbacks

Analysis: Diminutive de Klerk and Davies making decisive defensive plays

Oct 23rd 2019, 12:09 PM 19,691 Views 5 Comments

The South Africa and Wales scrum-halves are small players but often make a big impact without the ball.

# world-cup - Tuesday 22 October, 2019



# Little Genius

From The42

# Little Genius

Wales wary of explosive Kolbe and Boks' 'blowtorch speed' out wide

Oct 22nd 2019, 1:30 PM 3,710 Views 3 Comments

Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards also lauded the ongoing class of Alun Wyn Jones.



# Honesty

From The42

# Honesty

'Rassie has made a massive difference' - How Erasmus turned the Boks around

Oct 22nd 2019, 9:14 AM 9,380 Views 11 Comments

The former Munster head coach has overseen South Africa’s transformation into World Cup contenders.



# Stirring The Pot

From The42

# Stirring The Pot

Jones claims England were spied on and calls Kiwi media 'fans with keyboards'

Oct 22nd 2019, 8:00 AM 28,301 Views 38 Comments

The England boss said all the pressure is on New Zealand ahead of Saturday’s World Cup semi-final.

# world-cup - Monday 21 October, 2019



# Rugby Weekly

From The42

# Rugby Weekly

Schmidt found Ireland's performance hard to explain as his team fell at a familiar hurdle

Oct 21st 2019, 3:03 PM 9,002 Views 31 Comments

Joe Schmidt admitted after the game that it was hard to find a reason for Ireland not performing against New Zealand, and Rory Best spoke about the pressure associated with a World Cup quarter-final.



# Controversy

From The42

# Controversy

'Explanations will be necessary' - France upset over Jaco Peyper photo

Oct 21st 2019, 12:06 PM 53,769 Views 42 Comments

The South African referee has come under fire for a photo shared on social media.



# Hurt

From The42

# Hurt

Regrets and questions will gnaw at Schmidt after Ireland's World Cup exit

Updated Oct 21st 2019, 8:27 AM 45,759 Views 96 Comments

Andy Farrell is tasked with taking over and learning the lessons from Ireland’s failings in Japan.

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