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All Blacks punish Bok mistakes to kick off their title defence

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa started vibrantly but were put to the sword by New Zealand in an incredible first-half spell that changed the game.         New Zealand were unforgiving as they...

Jérôme Garcès gets online abuse over All Blacks decisions

7 years ago by Rugby Dump

French referee Jérôme Garcès has received a lot of criticism via social media for his performance during New Zealand’s 23-13 win over South Africa on Saturday.

New Zealand stand firm against South Africa in heavyweight thriller

7 years ago by The Guardian

• Springboks start and finish strongly but fall short• Bridge and Barrett tries give All Blacks winning leadNew Zealand’s proud record of never having lost a Rugby World Cup pool game is still intact...

New Zealanders vent anger at being unable to watch Rugby World Cup

7 years ago by The Guardian

New streaming service receives thousands of complaints as All Blacks kick off campaignNew Zealand v South Africa: Rugby World Cup 2019 – live!Many New Zealanders have expressed anger at not being able...

France v Argentina: Rugby World Cup 2019 – live!

7 years ago by The Guardian

Updates from the 4.15pm (local) Group C game in TokyoAustralia overcome big scare from Fiji in their openerGet in touch! Email or tweet @rrjparkin 8.08am BST Alors! Thanks for your company - what a day...

England have earned the right to be among the favourites – Dallaglio

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England have earned the right to be considered among the favourites for the Rugby World Cup, according to Lawrence Dallaglio.     Eddie Jones' side, along with top-ranked Ireland, Six Nations...

Opener provides result Rugby World Cup needed but real fireworks are to come | Paul Rees

7 years ago by The Guardian

Japan achieved their winning start and the host nation is enthused even if Saturday’s heavyweight encounters are going to provide a somewhat different spectacleFor all the gallantry and surprising stamina...

It’s oddly unnerving: Springboks delighted and united under Rassie

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

There is something unnerving about the Springboks travelling to a Rugby World Cup in a complete state of readiness, carrying confidence, form and the apparently universal support of the entire country.

Proposed “50/22” law to be trialed in South Africa

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has toyed with the idea of the 50/22 law being appointed from rugby league to union and now a trial will be done in South Africa as soon as next week.   The SA Rugby Under-19 Championship...

NFL great Tom Brady backing Springboks in Japan

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tom Brady knows a thing or two about winning and he is supporting South Africa at the Rugby World Cup.     South Africa have one of the great names in sport on their side as they prepare...