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# Move On
'Energy is really the right word' as Ireland seek fresh start from new base
Ireland get their first chance to right a few World Cup wrongs this weekend.
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Jan 30th 2020, 5:19 PM
# Reprimanded
Scottish Rugby Unions expresses 'regret' and pays €82k fine to World Rugby
The union’s CEO, Mark Dodson, threatened legal action during the World Cup.
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Nov 14th 2019, 10:01 AM
# RWC2019
Scotland fined €80k over 'inappropriate and ill-judged' comments during Typhoon Hagibis
The SRU chief executive questioned the integrity of tournament organisers and claimed unfair treatment before Scotland lost to the hosts.
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Nov 7th 2019, 1:33 PM
# Hurt
'It'll be raw for four years': Sexton looks back on World Cup woe and forward to whatever's next
The Ireland number 10 is hungry for competition again after parting ways with Joe Schmidt.
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Nov 7th 2019, 8:00 AM
# Rise
'It means a lot for the boys from the rural area who didn’t go to private school'
Makazole Mapimpi, who used to walk 10km to school, has had a stunning rise with the Springboks.
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Nov 4th 2019, 9:30 PM
# Irish Abroad
'Felix has been amazing and has brought so much. The boys absolutely love him'
Irishman Felix Jones is a World Cup winner.
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Nov 4th 2019, 12:00 PM
# Arigatou
Sayonara, Japan! Curtain comes down on a memorable World Cup
The Brave Blossoms’ stunning exploits were a real highlight over the past seven weeks.
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Nov 4th 2019, 2:00 AM
# Top Honour
Boks clean sweep at World Rugby awards as du Toit wins Player of the Year
Rassie Erasmus was named Coach of the Year, while South Africa earned Team of the Year.
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Nov 3rd 2019, 2:17 PM
# Tourists
2021 Lions tour already looming into view for the Springboks
Rassie Erasmus wants the Boks to become a consistent force between now and then.
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Nov 3rd 2019, 12:16 PM
# Revenge
Farrell's Ireland to host Japan, Springboks and Wallabies in November 2020
The Brave Blossoms shocked Ireland at their home World Cup.
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Nov 3rd 2019, 7:57 AM
# resurgence
How Rassie Erasmus returned from Munster to lead the Boks to World Cup glory
The 47-year-old told his players they could lift the trophy 18 months ago.
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Nov 3rd 2019, 5:12 AM
# Beaten
Jones proud of England but says they'll be 'kicking stones for four years'
The England head coach was at a loss to explain how his side failed to back up their win against the All Blacks.
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Nov 2nd 2019, 6:45 PM
# no scrum no win
'The Beast' leads Springboks' total destruction of England's scrum
The Springboks pack was ruthless in going after the English set-piece in the World Cup final.
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Nov 2nd 2019, 5:37 PM
# Hope
'In South Africa, pressure is having a close relative who is murdered' - Erasmus
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus explains how his team embraced any pressure at the World Cup.
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Nov 2nd 2019, 4:28 PM
# RWC2019
Six Springboks force their way into The42's Team of the Rugby World Cup
There’s still room for smaller, highly-skilled players in our tournament XV.
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Nov 2nd 2019, 3:48 PM
# Dominant
Rassie's sensational Springboks stun England to claim World Cup crown
Superb tries from wings Makazole Mapimpi and Cheslin Kolbe capped a complete display.
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Nov 2nd 2019, 12:30 PM
# EDDIE-ISM
'You can't fire a cannon out of a canoe' -- Eddie O'Sullivan
No scrum no win.
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Nov 2nd 2019, 11:48 AM
# Leader
'We come from different backgrounds, different races, and we came together with one goal'
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi delivered a memorable speech after the Springboks beat England in the Rugby World Cup final.
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Nov 2nd 2019, 11:32 AM
# Try time
WATCH: The two wonderful tries which saw South Africa claim World Cup glory
South Africa are World Cup champions for the third time.
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Nov 2nd 2019, 10:58 AM
AS IT HAPPENED
England v South Africa, Rugby World Cup final
England are one game away from their second World Cup, South Africa are pushing for a third. Join us to see who gets their hands on the Webb Ellis.
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Nov 2nd 2019, 8:00 AM
# In Demand
Eight days after his unveiling at Stormers, Jones was England's new head coach
Eddie Jones may not have been top of the RFU’s list to succeed Stuart Lancaster in 2015, but the efforts made to secure his services have paid off.
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Nov 1st 2019, 6:08 PM
# Farewell
'It was a bit of a fight between my daughter and son to see who took the medal'
Some big names in the All Blacks set-up bid farewell in Tokyo this evening.
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Nov 1st 2019, 4:00 PM
# Bowing out
Gatland hopes incoming Pivac can keep Wales out of the 'doldrums'
The outgoing head coach hopes to see the Welsh winning Six Nations titles in years to come.
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Nov 1st 2019, 2:38 PM
# Drop Goal King
World Cup winner Wilkinson helps Farrell with last-minute drop-goal prep
Eddie Jones’ side had an interesting visitor to training in Tokyo.
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Nov 1st 2019, 1:28 PM
# class is permanent
Ben Smith sparkles as New Zealand seal third-place spot
The veteran was left out of the semi-final line-up, but sparkled in a six-try win for the deposed champions.
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Nov 1st 2019, 11:01 AM
# Bronze Final
All Blacks magic still there as they strike early against Wales
New Zealand were pummeled by England last weekend, but they’re back up and running.
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Nov 1st 2019, 9:21 AM
# Switching off
Why can't teams back up beating New Zealand at the World Cup?
The last three teams to beat New Zealand in the knock-out stages of the Rugby World Cup have lost their next game.
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Nov 1st 2019, 7:30 AM
# Shortlist
21-year-old Tom Curry among nominees for World Rugby Player of the Year
Ardie Savea, Alun Wyn Jones, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Cheslin Kolbe, and Joe Taufete’e are also up for the award.
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Nov 1st 2019, 4:38 AM
# Likeable
'They can inspire a whole country' - Jones asks England to play without fear
The Australian head coach says his team have pride in their style of play.
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Nov 1st 2019, 1:50 AM
# The42 Rugby Weekly
'He will be much in demand, particularly if he's a World Cup winner'
Felix Jones has put himself in the best position to soak up a wealth of coaching knowledge.
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Oct 31st 2019, 8:00 PM
# RWC2019
Springboks have 'a few plans up our sleeves,' says ex-Munster coach Nienaber
The ‘Boks defence coach has built up degree of familiarity with the English threat between Tests and clashes with Saracens.
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Oct 31st 2019, 4:13 PM
# Shifting Roles
Erasmus confirms he'll step aside as Boks head coach after World Cup final
The former Munster boss will concentrate on his director of rugby role.
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Oct 31st 2019, 3:00 PM
# Last Hurrah
'He's a god of the game' - Gatland to bow out against his native New Zealand
Tomorrow’s World Cup bronze final will see several people bidding farewell.
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Oct 31st 2019, 11:30 AM
# Shortlist
Japan's Joseph among nominees for World Rugby Coach of the Year
Eddie Jones, Rassie Erasmus, Warren Gatland, and Steve Hansen are also on the shortlist.
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Oct 31st 2019, 9:39 AM
# Damages
Uruguay team could face legal action after alleged bear-tearing ruckus in Japanese bar
A nightclub claims the South American squad caused over $30,000 worth of damage.
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Oct 31st 2019, 8:26 AM
# subs
Finishers versus the Bomb Squad: The World Cup final game within a game
Both Eddie Jones and Rassie Erasmus have stressed the importance of their benches.
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Oct 31st 2019, 6:01 AM
# named
Sinckler and May passed fit as Jones names unchanged England XV
Ben Spencer has replaced Willi Heinz on the bench in the only change to the matchday 23.
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Oct 31st 2019, 2:53 AM
# Team news
Kolbe returns from injury as Boks make one change for World Cup final
The South Africans have gone for a 6/2 split once again on their bench.
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Oct 31st 2019, 12:45 AM
# Captain
'He's the sort of person you want to follow' - Farrell leading England by example
The 28-year-old Saracens man is the heartbeat of Eddie Jones’ team.
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Oct 30th 2019, 10:00 PM
# 10/12
Analysis: Ford and Farrell's inverted triangles give England superb variety
Eoin Toolan takes a look at what Eddie Jones’ 10/12 combination provides for England.
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Oct 30th 2019, 6:00 PM
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