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# world-cup - Friday 25 October, 2019



# Alternative Interests

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# Alternative Interests

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

Oct 25th 2019, 10:51 PM 6,776 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 10,285 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 9,049 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 19,692 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 3,711 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 9,384 Views 11 Comments

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



# Stirring The Pot

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# 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 9,004 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

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# 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

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# 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.

# world-cup - Sunday 20 October, 2019



# Feeling Bleu

From The42

# Feeling Bleu

France coach Brunel disappointed by contentious Welsh try

Oct 20th 2019, 2:08 PM 17,657 Views 11 Comments

Ross Moriarty’s late score was awarded by the TMO as Wales advanced through to the semis.



# Ground Down

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# Ground Down

Rassie's Springboks power into semi-finals to end Brave Blossoms' World Cup

Oct 20th 2019, 1:20 PM 13,603 Views 24 Comments

The hosts couldn’t match the power and patience of the South Africans in Tokyo.

From The42

Live Oct 20th 2019, 10:15 AM

As it happened: Japan v South Africa, Rugby World Cup quarter-final

From The42

Live Oct 20th 2019, 7:15 AM

As it happened: Wales v France, Rugby World Cup quarter-final



# Deja Vu

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# Deja Vu

Farrell's reign must see change after Ireland deliver 'D game' in Tokyo

Oct 20th 2019, 7:05 AM 41,546 Views 103 Comments

The Englishman now takes over and the 2023 World Cup has to be the primary focus.

# world-cup - Saturday 19 October, 2019



# Woe

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# Woe

Ireland's miserable record at Rugby World Cups rolls on in Tokyo

Oct 19th 2019, 9:35 PM 40,083 Views 101 Comments

‘Maybe you put too much pressure on,’ said Ireland captain Rory Best after the latest defeat.



# Heartbroken

From The42

# Heartbroken

Schmidt: 'I'm a little bit broken... you carry your scars more than your successes'

Oct 19th 2019, 4:00 PM 34,985 Views 54 Comments

The Ireland head coach’s six-year tenure came to an end with a crushing defeat to the All Blacks.



# Exit Strategy

From The42

# Exit Strategy

Cheika requests 'compassion' as he objects to question over his future

Oct 19th 2019, 2:47 PM 5,730 Views 2 Comments

The Wallabies boss said he did not appreciate the topic of his future being raised so soon after the World Cup exit.



# Wizard Of Oz

From The42

# Wizard Of Oz

Jones insists England can get even better after impressive victory over Australia

Oct 19th 2019, 11:44 AM 3,906 Views 0 Comments

The head coach says he’s like to face the All Blacks in the last four.



# End Of The Road

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# End Of The Road

Distraught Cheika says Wallabies 'gave it everything'

Oct 19th 2019, 11:27 AM 5,258 Views 1 Comment

After Australia lost their Rugby World Cup quarter-final to England, the former Leinster boss struggled to contain his disappointment.

From The42

Live Oct 19th 2019, 10:00 AM

As it happened: New Zealand v Ireland, Rugby World Cup quarter-final



# Preview

From The42

# Preview

All Blacks stand in the way as Ireland target first-ever World Cup semi-final

Updated Oct 19th 2019, 8:20 AM 23,717 Views 33 Comments

‘There’s nothing we can do about the previous results,’ said Ireland out-half Johnny Sexton.

From The42

Live Oct 19th 2019, 7:15 AM

As it happened: England v Australia, Rugby World Cup quarter-final

# world-cup - Friday 18 October, 2019



# Belief

From The42

# Belief

Sexton: 'We've been reared on knock-out rugby... we should use our experiences'

Oct 18th 2019, 3:00 PM 24,123 Views 61 Comments

The Ireland out-half travelled to Tokyo Stadium without his team-mates today.



# Warrior Code

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# Warrior Code

It's do or die as Eddie Jones turns up heat ahead of England-Australia 'samurai' clash

Oct 18th 2019, 9:13 AM 5,948 Views 6 Comments

The England chief is braced for the quarter-final meeting with rivals Australia in Oita.



# Influence

From The42

# Influence

The All Blacks have always loomed large for Kiwi native Joe Schmidt

Updated Oct 18th 2019, 8:46 AM 18,439 Views 21 Comments

The Ireland head coach and Steve Hansen have had some great battles since 2013.



# Belief

From The42

# Belief

'It shows you that they're human' - Chicago changed everything for Ireland

Oct 18th 2019, 1:05 AM 4,237 Views 1 Comment

Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray underlined the confidence within Joe Schmidt’s squad.

# world-cup - Thursday 17 October, 2019



# Details

From The42

# Details

Analysis: How can Ireland go about beating the All Blacks in Tokyo?

Oct 17th 2019, 8:00 PM 37,785 Views 32 Comments

It will be fascinating to see how Joe Schmidt’s team go about attacking Richie Mo’unga off lineouts.



# Cohesion

From The42

# Cohesion

Henshaw and Ringrose the more tested midfield combo against All Blacks

Oct 17th 2019, 1:04 PM 8,859 Views 20 Comments

The All Blacks have plenty of experience but some relatively new combinations.



# Chilled Out

From The42

# Chilled Out

'My wife thought I was going to have a heart attack with the state I was' - Earls

Oct 17th 2019, 1:00 AM 13,206 Views 11 Comments

The Ireland wing is more relaxed than ever about a World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand.

# world-cup - Wednesday 16 October, 2019



# Legend

From The42

# Legend

Japan inspired to honour 'Mr Rugby' against South Africa

Oct 16th 2019, 6:14 PM 10,097 Views 8 Comments

Seiji Hirao passed away three years ago on Sunday having established himself as one of the country’s most important figures in the sport.



# Late Arrival

From The42

# Late Arrival

Herring set to join Ireland's World Cup squad as Cronin suffers injury

Oct 16th 2019, 3:00 PM 35,953 Views 39 Comments

The Ulster hooker has won eight caps in this Test career so far.



# Home Straight

From The42

# Home Straight

Wales want 'incredible' Gatland to end on a World Cup high

Oct 16th 2019, 12:30 PM 5,605 Views 4 Comments

Defeat on Sunday would spell the end of the New Zealander’s 12-year reign.

# world-cup - Tuesday 15 October, 2019



# Level Heads

From The42

# Level Heads

'Guys were very emotional at the last World Cup after winning a pool game'

Oct 15th 2019, 1:20 AM 12,799 Views 11 Comments

Ireland believe they’re mentally in a better place to make history against the All Blacks on Saturday.

# world-cup - Sunday 13 October, 2019

From The42

Live Oct 13th 2019, 10:50 AM

As it happened: Japan v Scotland, Rugby World Cup



# Try Machine

From The42

# Try Machine

'They don't come around too often for me, so I'll make sure I gloat' - Furlong

Oct 13th 2019, 5:50 AM 13,127 Views 4 Comments

The Ireland tighthead now has two tries in three World Cup starts in Japan.

# world-cup - Saturday 12 October, 2019



# Dominant

From The42

# Dominant

Aki red the only blot as Ireland secure World Cup quarter-final with big win over Samoa

Oct 12th 2019, 1:45 PM 46,548 Views 65 Comments

Joe Schmidt’s men were back somewhere close to their best in a seven-try victory in Fukuoka.

From The42

Live Oct 12th 2019, 10:49 AM

As it happened: Ireland v Samoa, Rugby World Cup


# Preview
From The42
# Preview
Ireland out to clinch World Cup quarter-final with bonus-point win over Samoans
Oct 12th 2019, 7:00 AM 24,338 Views 16 Comments
Joe Schmidt’s side can save themselves a nervous Sunday by winning with four tries in Fukuoka today.

# world-cup - Friday 11 October, 2019



# Man At Work

From The42

# Man At Work

Cheika hopeful over Beale fitness as Wallabies look to last-eight clash

Oct 11th 2019, 5:10 PM 5,370 Views 2 Comments

The Australia star played just 13 minutes of the win over Georgia, but his coach says his head injury is not serious.

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