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Whose 'X-factor' did England miss? England's World Cup player ratings
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Saturday, 02 November 2019 16:29
England's World Cup dreams came to an end in the final when they were comprehensively beaten 32-12 by South Africa in Yokohama on Saturday.Before that, Eddie Jones' side had impressive wins in the knockout stages against Australia and three-time winners New Zealand, as well as three victories in the pool stage.Former England fly-half and BBC Radio 5 Live pundit Paul…
World Rugby Awards: Pieter-Steph Du Toit & Emily Scarratt named players of the year
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Sunday, 03 November 2019 07:01
South Africa's Pieter-Steph du Toit and England's Emily Scarrett were named as Players of the Year at the World Rugby Awards in Japan.Flanker Du Toit was part of the Rugby World Cup final win over England on Saturday. His team also won their first Rugby Championship in August. Centre Scarratt started four matches in England's Women's Six Nations Grand Slam…
South Africa's 2019 win is bigger than 1995 - Pienaar
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Sunday, 03 November 2019 06:36
South Africa's Rugby World Cup triumph in 2019 eclipses the side's success in 1995, according to former Springbok captain Francois Pienaar.Pienaar was presented with the William Webb Ellis Cup by president Nelson Mandela in an iconic moment in the nation's post-apartheid history."This is bigger," said Pienaar. "It is a transformed team with 58 million people watching in South Africa, all…
Where it went wrong and what next for Jones - Dawson on the World Cup final
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Sunday, 03 November 2019 01:21
England's World Cup final defeat against South Africa was desperately disappointing.The way England have played at this World Cup and the depth of players they have as a group, this was absolutely the right squad to challenge for the trophy.England fans will all be feeling totally dejected but nowhere near as upset as the players and management will be. They…
'Kolisi and South Africa will inspire people far beyond the rugby pitch'
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Saturday, 02 November 2019 09:20
Sometimes a storm comes in and all you can do is yield in its path.Heavy metal thunder on the pitch, the echoes of history off it. This was a South Africa World Cup win that began with a stumble seven weeks ago and ended with a noise that will roll across the oceans from Yokohama to the cities and townships…
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Saturday, 02 November 2019 06:36
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Saturday, 02 November 2019 07:23
Rugby World Cup final: England failed to meet goal after defeat, says Eddie Jones
Saturday, 02 November 2019 05:16
South Africa celebrates World Cup win over England
Saturday, 02 November 2019 05:33
'Everything that could go wrong for England has gone wrong'
Saturday, 02 November 2019 03:55
England 12-32 South Africa: Springboks win World Cup for record-equalling third time
Saturday, 02 November 2019 02:27
England prop Sinckler taken off with concussion in third minute of World Cup final
Friday, 01 November 2019 08:56
Rugby World Cup final: England fans gear up for South Africa clash
Friday, 01 November 2019 07:03
'We have been planning this for four years' - Jones 'relaxed' about World Cup final
Friday, 01 November 2019 06:43
Welsh rugby 'must not return to doldrums' - Gatland
Friday, 01 November 2019 05:37
Emotional NZ coach Hansen bows out with win
Friday, 01 November 2019 04:59
Obsessive, unyielding, a winner - Owen Farrell, England's World Cup talisman
Friday, 01 November 2019 01:20
Curry and Jones nominated for World Player of the Year
Friday, 01 November 2019 02:30
'It changes how people feel, that's the greatest joy' - Jones challenges England to inspire country
Thursday, 31 October 2019 18:38
Rugby World Cup 2019: Mapping England’s finalists
Thursday, 31 October 2019 21:10
Hadleigh Parkes column: Semi-final heartache and facing All Blacks
Thursday, 31 October 2019 14:59
Alun Wyn Jones: Wales captain prepares for World Cup farewell
Thursday, 31 October 2019 08:36
Wales v New Zealand match preview and stats
Thursday, 31 October 2019 08:14
England present local scrum-half with World Cup final ticket
Thursday, 31 October 2019 07:13
Rugby World Cup final: The six key battles to decide the World Cup - Matt Dawson column
Thursday, 31 October 2019 02:44