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Share the Rugby World Cup Storyboard with FriendsRugby World Cup: Fans heartbroken as England lose to South Africa
BBC - 2 Nov 2019 15:56
Fans were up early to watch England in their first final in 12 years - but things did not go their way.
Rugby World Cup final: Captain Siya Kolisi wants to 'inspire every kid' in South Africa
BBC - 2 Nov 2019 15:36
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi hopes winning the World Cup in Japan will "inspire every kid" back home.
Springboks make 13 changes for Canada clash
Planet Rugby - 6 Oct 2019 07:21
South Africa boss Rassie Erasmus has made 13 changes to his starting line-up for their final pool match against Canada i...
All Blacks retain World Cup
Sky Sports - 31 Oct 2015 19:34
New Zealand have become the first team to retain the Rugby World Cup after a magnificent 34-17 victory over Australia at...
Springboks claim bronze
Sky Sports - 31 Oct 2015 00:45
South Africa have finished third at the Rugby World Cup after defeating Argentina 24-13 in the bronze medal match at the...
Rugby World Cup final: Australia reveal strategy as notes on how to 'rattle' Kieran Read and target ...
Daily Mail - 30 Oct 2015 16:55
Australia's strategy to 'rattle' All Blacks No 8 Kieran Read and 'expose' wingers Nehe Milner-Skudder and Julian Savea h...
'Records will be broken'
Sky Sports - 30 Oct 2015 10:42
Alex Payne offers up his Rugby World Cup final preview and predictions - tipping records to be broken in a mouthwatering...
World Rugby announces nominees for Team & Coach of the Year
The Rugby Blog - 29 Oct 2015 18:57
World Rugby have announced the four nominees for the Coach and Team of the Year awards - who do you think should win?
Springboks v Argentina in focus
Sky Sports - 29 Oct 2015 18:12
We look at five talking points ahead of the third-place play-off between the Boks and Argentina at the Olympic Stadium.
Watch: the best tackles of the Rugby World Cup
The Rugby Blog - 27 Oct 2015 14:19
Strap yourself in and check out this montage of the best try-savers and biggest hits of the Rugby World Cup so far
Coles: Aussie scrum no pushover
Sky Sports - 26 Oct 2015 17:13
New Zealand hooker Dane Coles expects Australia's Mario Ledesma-tutored scrum to provide a stern test in Saturday's Worl...
Aussie, NZ media start build-up
Sky Sports - 26 Oct 2015 09:49
The press in Australia and New Zealand have already begun taking pot shots at each other ahead of Saturday's World Cup f...
Du Preez cleared of fracture
Super Sport - 25 Oct 2015 21:26
Springbok captain Fourie du Preez has been cleared of a serious fractured cheek injury and could take his place in the B...
Owens 'to referee final'
Sky Sports - 25 Oct 2015 10:58
Nigel Owens will referee next weekend's Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham, according to New Zealand selector Grant Fox...
Video implicates McCaw in Springbok head knock
Super Sport - 25 Oct 2015 00:08
Video images have emerged showing Richie McCaw's elbow apparently striking Springbok flanker Francois Louw as the All Bl...
Meyer coy over future with SA
Sky Sports - 24 Oct 2015 21:12
South Africa head coach Heyneke Meyer refused to discus his future with the Springboks after their 20-18 defeat to New Z...
All Blacks edge Boks battle
Sky Sports - 24 Oct 2015 18:32
New Zealand were twice forced to come from behind as they beat South Africa 20-18 in a bruising World Cup semi-final at ...
'The greatest rugby rivalry'
Sky Sports - 24 Oct 2015 10:18
Former Springbok Ashwin Willemse told Sky Sports the rivalry between South Africa and New Zealand is the greatest in wor...
Burger: We must take chances
Sky Sports - 24 Oct 2015 09:00
Schalk Burger says South Africa must take their opportunities against Rugby World Cup semi-final opponents New Zealand o...
McCaw expects 'brutal' semi-final
Sky Sports - 23 Oct 2015 19:16
New Zealand captain Richie McCaw says he is looking forward to a "brutal" match against South Africa on Saturday.
Rugby World Cup 2015: New Zealand vs South Africa Prediction
The Rugby Blog - 23 Oct 2015 13:03
Andy Daniel previews the Rugby World Cup Semi-Final between New Zealand and South Africa on Saturday and shares his pred...
Aussies delay team announcement
Sky Sports - 23 Oct 2015 10:24
Australia will not name their side for the World Cup semi-final until this afternoon as they wait to see how their playe...
Boks 'ready to rip our heads off'
Sky Sports - 22 Oct 2015 14:46
New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen says he is not fooled by South Africa's complimentary comments ahead of this weekend...
'More to come from Wallabies'
Sky Sports - 22 Oct 2015 14:16
Former Australia skipper Nathan Sharpe believes the best is yet to come from the Wallabies at the Rugby World Cup.
WATCH: World Cup Agenda
Sky Sports - 22 Oct 2015 13:14
Wallaby legend Nathan Sharpe joins Rupert Cox to preview the two World Cup semi-finals at Twickenham this weekend.
Moody to start for All Blacks
Sky Sports - 22 Oct 2015 12:50
Joe Moody has been named in New Zealand's starting line-up for Saturday's World Cup semi-final against South Africa afte...
England's World Cup Winners & Losers
The Rugby Blog - 21 Oct 2015 16:43
Now that the dust has firmly settled on England's involvement in the Rugby World Cup, we look at who emerged with credit...
De Villiers backing the Boks
Sky Sports - 21 Oct 2015 15:41
South Africa face the daunting task of New Zealand when they meet at Twickenham on Saturday while Australia and Argentin...
Boks unchanged for semi-final
Sky Sports - 21 Oct 2015 11:30
South Africa have named an unchanged starting team for their World Cup semi-final against New Zealand at Twickenham on S...
'All Blacks tie is all mental'
Sky Sports - 21 Oct 2015 09:10
Saturday's World Cup semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand will be decided inside the head, says Duane Vermeul...
All Blacks set for 'ultimate test'
Sky Sports - 20 Oct 2015 17:56
Conrad Smith says World Cup semi-final opponents South Africa are New Zealand's "ultimate rivals".
Habana pays tribute to murdered coach
Super Sport - 20 Oct 2015 16:00
Springbok great Bryan Habana paid tribute Tuesday to a South African schoolteacher and rugby coach who was brutally kill...
Australia upbeat on injuries
Sky Sports - 20 Oct 2015 14:36
Coach Michael Cheika is increasingly confident Australia will be back to full-strength for Sunday's World Cup semi-final...
Habana: Let's unite a nation
Sky Sports - 20 Oct 2015 12:50
Bryan Habana has called South Africa's rugby players to "unite the nation" on Saturday in memory of a murdered school te...
World Rugby's public condemnation of Joubert is shocking
The Rugby Blog - 20 Oct 2015 10:44
World Rugby's decision to drag Joubert publicly over the coals is baffling - and risks setting a dangerous precedent
'Joubert treatment unfair'
Sky Sports - 20 Oct 2015 10:01
World Rugby's report into Craig Joubert's disputed penalty call has left the referee in an unfair position according to ...
Greenwood questions RFU panel
Sky Sports - 19 Oct 2015 23:43
Will Greenwood has questioned Sir Clive Woodward's omission from the RFU panel named to review England's performance at ...
World Rugby admit referee error
Sky Sports - 19 Oct 2015 20:21
World Rugby have admitted that referee Craig Joubert made the wrong decision during the closing minutes of Scotland's Ru...
England review panel revealed
Sky Sports - 19 Oct 2015 16:20
Former World Cup winner Ben Kay has been named on a panel to review England’s disappointing performance at the Rugby W...
Cheika: Ref right to run off
Sky Sports - 19 Oct 2015 13:27
Australia coach Michael Cheika has defended Craig Joubert's decision to run off the pitch after his late penalty call ag...
Joubert abuse is wrong, but performance of officials deserves scrutiny
The Rugby Blog - 19 Oct 2015 12:44
The vitriolic abuse of Craig Joubert has been over the top, but the performance of the officials at Twickenham was way b...
Rugby World Cup 2015: Wales player ratings vs South Africa
The Rugby Blog - 19 Oct 2015 10:36
Check out our analysis of how each Welsh player rated at Twickenham in the first of Rugby World Cup 2015's quarter final...
Samoa coach Betham steps down after Cup exit
Super Sport - 19 Oct 2015 05:59
Samoa coach Stephen Betham has resigned after the Pacific islanders' disappointing World Cup performance, chief executiv...
Pumas hope Maradona will jet in
Sky Sports - 18 Oct 2015 19:51
The Argentina team are hoping Diego Maradona will fly in to watch their World Cup semi-final with Australia at Twickenha...
South Africa sweat over duo
Sky Sports - 18 Oct 2015 16:10
South Africa forwards Bismarck du Plessis and Lood de Jager are injury doubts for the World Cup semi-final against New Z...
Australia v Scotland in focus
Sky Sports - 18 Oct 2015 13:27
It is a special day for Wallaby skipper Stephen Moore and Matt Giteau as they both win their 100 caps in the quarter-fin...
Meyer: We are here to win it
Sky Sports - 18 Oct 2015 12:17
Heyneke Meyer insists South Africa's World Cup campaign will only be judged a success if they lift the trophy on 31 Octo...
Savea: I'm no Lomu
Sky Sports - 18 Oct 2015 11:44
Julian Savea says it is "awesome" to be compared to Jonah Lomu - but says no-one can come close to the All Blacks great.
Michalak ends France career
Sky Sports - 18 Oct 2015 11:23
France fly-half Frederic Michalak has ended his international career after Les Bleus' crushing 62-13 defeat by New Zeala...
World Cup agony for Scotland
Sky Sports - 18 Oct 2015 10:49
An 80th-minute penalty from Bernard Foley gave Australia a dramatic 35-34 win over Scotland in the quarter-final of the ...
Ireland v Argentina in focus
Sky Sports - 18 Oct 2015 00:30
Argentina stand between Ireland and a first Rugby World Cup semi-final appearance when they collide at the Millennium St...
Saint-Andre: All Blacks like Brazil
Sky Sports - 18 Oct 2015 00:00
Outgoing France coach Philippe Saint-Andre paid tribute to New Zealand after the All Blacks thrashed his side 62-13 in t...
Wales fall to late Du Preez try
Sky Sports - 17 Oct 2015 19:00
A late try by Fourie du Preez and the boot of Handre Pollard sent South Africa into the Rugby World Cup semi-finals with...
Tonga claim World Cup place
Sky Sports - 17 Oct 2015 16:35
Solomone Kate scored 16 points for Tonga as they beat the Cook Islands 28-8 to book the final Pacific qualifying spot fo...
Gray, Ford cleared to play
Sky Sports - 17 Oct 2015 15:43
Ross Ford and Jonny Gray have been cleared to play in Scotland's World Cup quarter-final against Australia after winning...
Sexton out of quarter-final
Sky Sports - 17 Oct 2015 13:42
Fly-half Johnny Sexton will miss Ireland's World Cup quarter-final against Argentina because of injury.
Wales prepared for 'warfare'
Sky Sports - 16 Oct 2015 23:00
Jamie Roberts has braced Wales for an intense physical battle in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against South Africa...
'France have two per cent chance'
Sky Sports - 16 Oct 2015 21:30
France fly-half Frederic Michalak has revealed his pessimism over his team's hopes of conquering New Zealand in their Wo...
Ireland v Argentina in focus
Sky Sports - 16 Oct 2015 17:38
Argentina stand between Ireland and a first Rugby World Cup semi-final appearance when they collide at the Millennium St...
France "discreetly dismiss" Saint-André ahead of NZ clash
The Rugby Blog - 16 Oct 2015 10:23
Senior players in the France squad have reportedly taken over training this week, with coach Philippe Saint-André havin...
Jones: How to beat Boks
Sky Sports - 16 Oct 2015 08:59
Japan coach Eddie Jones believes Wales can beat South Africa in their World Cup quarter-final clash on Saturday - and ha...
Davies: Wales to beat Boks
Sky Sports - 15 Oct 2015 17:40
Jonathan Davies looks ahead to Wales' World Cup quarter-final showdown with South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday.
Argentina call Saracens prop
Sky Sports - 15 Oct 2015 16:35
Argentina have called up Saracens prop Juan Figallo after losing Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro for the rest of the World Cup.
Lydiate back after eye injury
Sky Sports - 15 Oct 2015 16:25
Dan Lydiate will line up for Wales against South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday despite having had surgery to repair a...
Pietersen lauds maturing Habana
Sky Sports - 15 Oct 2015 15:30
Bryan Habana is a 'legend' and is showing no signs of slowing down, says JP Pietersen ahead of South Africa's World Cup ...
Analysis: How top RWC teams manipulate fringe defence
The Rugby Blog - 15 Oct 2015 13:51
The top teams at this World Cup have been cleverly targeting gaps around the ruck - here's how they've done it
All Blacks stars return
Sky Sports - 15 Oct 2015 13:04
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has recalled his big guns for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against France in Cardif...
Wales switch three for Boks
Sky Sports - 15 Oct 2015 12:40
Wales have made three changes for the World Cup quarter-final against South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday with Tyler ...
Bastareaud dropped by France
Sky Sports - 15 Oct 2015 12:35
France boss Philippe Saint-Andre has dropped Mathieu Bastareaud for Saturday night's World Cup quarter-final against New...
Clash of the hemispheres
Sky Sports - 15 Oct 2015 11:42
For just the second time in Rugby World Cup history, all four of this weekend's quarter-finals are northern v southern h...
Scotland appeal suspensions
Sky Sports - 15 Oct 2015 10:04
Scotland are preparing to face Australia in their World Cup quarter-final without forwards Jonny Gray and Ross Ford desp...
France: Bring on the haka
Sky Sports - 14 Oct 2015 16:40
France are licking their lips at the prospect of facing New Zealand's haka in their World Cup quarter-final showdown at ...
Back row balance: the key to South Africa's revival
The Rugby Blog - 14 Oct 2015 16:03
Andy Daniel takes a detailed look at how the Springboks' back row has led to the revival of their fortunes at this World...
'Bans have fired up Scotland'
Sky Sports - 14 Oct 2015 15:06
Scotland forward Josh Strauss has vowed to beat Australia in tribute to banned team-mates Ross Ford and Jonny Gray.
Rugby World Cup 2015: Team of the Group Stage
The Rugby Blog - 14 Oct 2015 13:06
We pick our stand-out XV from four weeks of brilliant Rugby World Cup group stage action - what do you make of it?
Cheika feels for Scottish duo
Sky Sports - 14 Oct 2015 12:38
Australia head coach Michael Cheika admits he feels sorry for Scotland duo Ross Ford and Jonny Gray after they were told...
Pietersen back to face Wales
Sky Sports - 14 Oct 2015 11:05
JP Pietersen returns to the South Africa line-up in the only change to the team for the World Cup quarter-final with Wal...
Ford, Gray & O'Brien decisions make a mockery of the World Cup
The Rugby Blog - 14 Oct 2015 10:45
Sean O'Brien gets one week for punching; Jonny Gray & Ross Ford get three weeks for a marginally dangerous tackle. How?
Ford and Gray suspended
Sky Sports - 13 Oct 2015 22:33
Scotland forwards Ross Ford and Jonny Gray are set to miss the rest of the Rugby World Cup after they were handed three-...
Watch: the best World Cup fails & funnies
The Rugby Blog - 13 Oct 2015 15:36
Check out this selection of funny moments from the World Cup so far - Nigel Owens, of course, features heavily
France 'out to create history'
Sky Sports - 13 Oct 2015 14:43
Sebastien Tillous-Borde says France will be out to create their own piece of World Cup history against New Zealand.
Farcical disciplinary inconsistencies tarnish a brilliant World Cup
The Rugby Blog - 13 Oct 2015 12:50
Whilst the World Cup has been generally brilliant, the sporadic blindness of TMOs and inconsistent suspensions have been...
Habana confident of 2007 repeat
Sky Sports - 13 Oct 2015 12:00
South Africa wing Bryan Habana is confident the Springboks can emulate their 2007 World Cup triumph in this year's tourn...
Ireland lose captain O'Connell
Sky Sports - 13 Oct 2015 11:09
Ireland captain Paul O'Connell has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup.
Springboks play repeat knockout at World Cup
Super Sport - 13 Oct 2015 06:24
Bryan Habana believes the fact South Africa have effectively being playing knockout rugby for most of the WCup will stan...
WATCH: Rugby World Cup Wrap-up
Sky Sports - 12 Oct 2015 18:26
Sky Sports' Will Greenwood talks about southern hemisphere strength in this week's World Cup Wrap-up.
World Cup MOTM system to change for knockout stages
The Rugby Blog - 12 Oct 2015 18:14
Rugby World Cup organisers have confirmed that the Man of the Match process will change for the knockouts after several ...
World Cup 'breathtaking'
Sky Sports - 12 Oct 2015 13:21
Rugby World Cup organisers are delighted with the success of the tournament so far following the completion of the pool ...
O'Mahony out of World Cup as Ireland sweat on O'Connell injury
The Rugby Blog - 12 Oct 2015 12:01
Peter O'Mahony has been ruled out of Ireland's World Cup campaign, with captain Paul O'Connell believed to be a major do...
Five World Cup players who left their mark
Super Sport - 12 Oct 2015 05:58
They may be leaving the World Cup after the pool stage but these five players made quite an impact:
Japan exit RWC with three pool wins
Super Sport - 12 Oct 2015 00:27
Having begun in the most dramatic fashion, Japan's Rugby World Cup campaign ended on Sunday with a victory over the Unit...
Injury-hit Ireland beat France
Sky Sports - 11 Oct 2015 19:53
Ireland set up a World Cup quarter-final clash with Argentina with a 24-9 victory over France in Cardiff, finishing top ...
South Africa at full strength
Sky Sports - 11 Oct 2015 19:17
South Africa are set to be at full strength for their Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Wales at Twickenham on Satur...
Italy survive Romania fightback
Sky Sports - 11 Oct 2015 17:33
Italy finished their World Cup campaign with a 32-22 victory over a gutsy Romanian side at Exeter's Sandy Park.
Argentina cruise past Namibia
Sky Sports - 11 Oct 2015 14:47
There was no Diego Maradona for inspiration, but Argentina did not need him as the Pumas cruised past Namibia in a nine-...
Wales suffer Williams blow
Sky Sports - 11 Oct 2015 11:02
Wales have confirmed full-back Liam Williams will miss the rest of the World Cup after suffering a foot injury in Saturd...