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May 28, 20 •
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The game-changing Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan has achieved another landmark by winning the ‘Outstanding Production Achievement – Event’ category at the SVG Europe TV Awards, announced in an online ceremony on 27 May. With World Rugby producing the...




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Nov 6, 19 •
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“Humbled and over-awed” – that was the reaction of Springbok captain Siya Kolisi when the newly-crowned Rugby World Cup champions were welcomed back to South Africa by thousands of supporters, government officials and a huge media contingent at OR Tambo...




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Nov 3, 19 •
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• Record 99.3 per cent attendance with 1.84 million tickets sold • Record 1.13 million people in fanzones • Record 54.8 million television audience for Japan v Scotland (Japan team involved in top 5 biggest ever television audiences) • Record 437...




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Nov 3, 19 •
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The mastermind behind the Springboks’ inspirational Rugby World Cup campaign, said it had been a privilege for the team to attempt to give South Africa a moment of hope. Rassie Erasmus, South Africa’s director of rugby, said after the team’s ultimately...




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Nov 1, 19 •
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Siya Kolisi brushed off talk of his 50th Test appearance in tomorrow’s Rugby World Cup final against England, by saying the performance was all about team and country.Kolisi will lead out the Boks at the Yokohama International Stadium for the Springboks’...




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Oct 31, 19 •
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Watch Eddie Jones’ England Rugby TV squad announcement interview here England men’s head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to play South Africa in the Rugby World Cup 2019 Final at Yokohama Stadium on Saturday 2 November (KO 6pm Japan, 9am UK, live...




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Oct 31, 19 •
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Fit-again wing Cheslin Kolbe returns to the Springbok team in the only change to the match 23 for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final against England at Yokohama International Stadium (kick off 11h00 SA time).He regains the right wing berth from stand-in Sbu...




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Oct 30, 19 •
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The All Blacks team has been named to play Wales in the Rugby World Cup 2019 Bronze Final at Tokyo Stadium, Tokyo, on Friday 1 November (Kick-off: 6.00PM, 10.00PM NZT) The matchday 23 is as follows (Test caps in brackets): Joe Moody (44) Dane Coles (68) Nepo...




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Oct 29, 19 •
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World Rugby has announced that France’s Jérôme Garcès will referee the Rugby World Cup 2019 final between England and South Africa at International Stadium Yokohama on 2 November. One of the world’s most experienced referees with 55 tests, Garcès...




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Oct 27, 19 •
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Rassie Erasmus heaped praise on his Springbok players for carrying South Africa to a third Rugby World Cup final in an achingly tense semi-final with Wales in Yokohama on Sunday. The Springboks were never behind in their 19-16 victory, but resilient Wales...




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Oct 26, 19 •
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The Springboks go into tomorrow’s Rugby World Cup semi-final against Wales knowing that this is much more than just two groups of grown men chasing an oval ball around a field.For the Springboks it is far bigger than that as they turn their eyes from Japan...




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Oct 24, 19 •
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England men’s head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to play New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup 2019 semi-final at Yokohama Stadium (KO 5pm local time, 9am UK time). Captain Owen Farrell is named at inside centre with George Ford selected at fly half...




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Oct 24, 19 •
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Exciting young wing Sbu Nkosi has been drafted into the Springbok starting line-up for Sunday’s gripping Rugby World Cup semi-final against Wales at the Yokohama International Stadium (kick-off 18h00 local time, 11h00 SA time). Nkosi replaces the...




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Oct 24, 19 •
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The All Blacks team has been named to play England in their Rugby World Cup 2019 Semi-final at International Stadium Yokohama, on Saturday 26 October (Kick-off: 5.00PM, 9.00PM NZT) The matchday 23 is as follows (Test caps in brackets): Joe Moody (44) Codie...




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Oct 23, 19 •
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• 25,000 children and youth to benefit from their involvement in rugby for development programme ChildFund Pass It Back • More than 1.8 million tickets sold, with 50 per cent increase in opt-in ticket donations in a powerful show of support • Over £2...




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Oct 22, 19 •
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World Rugby has announced the match officials for the Rugby World Cup 2019 semi-finals at International Stadium Yokohama this weekend. Nigel Owens (Wales) will take charge of England versus New Zealand on Saturday (17:00 JST) with Romain Poite and Pascal...




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Oct 20, 19 •
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The Springboks produced a second half revival to clinch a place in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals after a ‘nervous’ first 40 raised hopes for a packed home crowd of a repeat of the ‘Miracle of Brighton’ which had seen Japan turn the rugby world on...




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Oct 17, 19 •
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Wallabies team to play England at Oita Stadium, Oita on Saturday 19 October, 4.15pm JST Scott Sio (62 Tests) Tolu Latu (18 Tests) Allan Alaalatoa (36 Tests) Izack Rodda (24 Tests) Rory Arnold (25 Tests) David Pocock (82 Tests) Michael Hooper (c) (98 Tests)...




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Oct 17, 19 •
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The Springboks have reverted to the starting XV and replacements that recorded a 49-3 victory over Italy a fortnight ago for the do-or-die Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Japan in Tokyo on Sunday. It means 13 changes to the starting XV from the one...




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Oct 17, 19 •
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England men’s head coach Eddie Jones has named his side to play Australia in the quarter-final of Rugby World Cup 2019 on Saturday 19th October at Oita Stadium (KO 4:15pm local time, 8:15am UK time live on ITV). Captain Owen Farrell is named at fly half...




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Oct 17, 19 •
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The All Blacks team has been named to play Ireland in their Rugby World Cup 2019 Quarter Final at Tokyo Stadium, Tokyo, on Saturday 19 October (Kick-off: 7.15PM, 11.15PM NZT) The matchday 23 is as follows (Test caps in brackets): Joe Moody (43) Codie Taylor...




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Oct 15, 19 •
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Experienced South African referee, Jaco Peyper, will have a memorable 50th Test appearance with the whistle on Sunday after being appointed to take charge of the Rugby World Cup quarter-final between Wales and France at the Oita Stadium in Japan. This feat...




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Oct 11, 19 •
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Wallabies v GeorgiaRugby World Cup 2019Pool D, Shizuoka Stadium, ShizuokaFriday 11 October 2019 The Wallabies have secured a berth in the knockout stage at Rugby World Cup 2019 after a hard-fought 27-8 victory over Georgia on a wet and windy night in...




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Oct 8, 19 •
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Wallabies team to play Georgia at Shizuoka Stadium, Shizuoka on Friday 11 October, 7.15pm JST Scott Sio (61 Tests) Tolu Latu (17 Tests) Sekope Kepu (109 Tests) Izack Rodda (23 Tests) Rory Arnold (24 Tests) Jack Dempsey (13 Tests) David Pocock (c) (81 Tests)...




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Oct 7, 19 •
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Siya Kolisi will lead out the Springboks for the second time in five days on Tuesday – and he’s delighted to have regained full fitness to be able to do it. “Physically I feel good,” he said on the eve of the Springboks final Pool B match against...



