Pienaar hails South Africa’s World Cup success as bigger than 24 years ago
South Africa’s 1995 World Cup-winning captain Francois Pienaar has hailed the Springboks’ latest global triumph as bigger than 24 years ago.
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Japan hosted ‘probably the greatest’ Rugby World Cup, Sir Bill Beaumont says
World Rugby chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has hailed Japan 2019 as “probably the greatest” Rugby World Cup in history.
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi dedicates World Cup win to his nation
Springboks skipper Siya Kolisi has dedicated his team’s stunning World Cup final victory over England to the South African nation.
Eddie Jones ‘massively disappointed’ after England’s World Cup final loss
Eddie Jones says that England are going to be “kicking stones for four years” following their comprehensive World Cup final defeat against South Africa.
Robin McBryde positive on future of Wales after Rugby World Cup campaign
Robin McBryde believes the future is bright for Welsh rugby as a new era dawns.
Gatland wants Wales to go forwards as he waves goodbye after 12 years in charge
Warren Gatland says it would break his heart if Welsh rugby ever returned to the doldrums.
Defeat for Gatland in his final Wales game as New Zealand claim third place
Warren Gatland’s final game as Wales head coach ended in defeat as New Zealand emphatically won the World Cup bronze medal at Tokyo Stadium.
Kolisi cannot picture scale of celebrations if South Africa win World Cup
Siya Kolisi says he cannot imagine what the scenes will be like in South Africa if the Springboks beat England on Saturday and are crowned world champions.
New Zealand’s character has been tested – head coach Hansen
Steve Hansen says that New Zealand’s character has been tested following their World Cup defeat against England.
Spencer ready for World Cup final after ‘crazy few days’
Ben Spencer was feeding his children at home when he took a phone-call that could change the Saracens scrum-half’s life.
Jamie George looks to England’s cricket heroes for World Cup final inspiration
Jamie George views England’s dramatic triumph in the Cricket World Cup final as an example of the precision that will be needed to dispatch South Africa on Saturday.
World Cup winner Lawrence Dallaglio excited about bright future for England
Lawrence Dallaglio has predicted a special future for England’s World Cup-chasing team ahead of their bid for global glory.
England prop Kyle Sinckler keeping calm in build-up to World Cup final
Kyle Sinckler will be ready to explode into Saturday’s World Cup final after learning how to adjust his psychological approach to big games.
Wales full-back Liam Williams could be sidelined for three months
Wales full-back Liam Williams could face a lengthy lay-off after being injured at the World Cup.
Gatland hopes England can win Rugby World Cup
Warren Gatland has wished England well for the World Cup final against South Africa and also hailed their stunning semi-final defeat of New Zealand.
Gatland makes nine changes for last match as Wales coach
Wales have lost four players through injury for their Rugby World Cup bronze medal match against New Zealand in Tokyo on Friday.
Wales success set to carry on, says Robin McBryde
Robin McBryde has admitted being jealous of his Wales coaching successors.
England fan forks out £8,000 on two trips to Japan for Rugby World Cup
A rugby super-fan has spent more than £8,000 on tickets to see England play in the World Cup.
Ford reveals England dissected 2015 flop ahead of World Cup assault in Japan
Ford says that England’s 2015 World Cup flop was discussed “at length” before their assault on global glory in Japan.
The key questions after Wales’ World Cup semi-final defeat to South Africa
South Africa booked a World Cup final appointment with England in Yokohama after beating semi-final opponents Wales 19-16.