Posts Tagged ‘New Zealand’
New Zealand win series after rain brings early end to second test – Reuters
New Zealand secured a 1-0 series victory over England on Tuesday after the second test at Seddon Park in Hamilton ended in a draw with rain washing out the final two sessions of play.
Read MoreMaster plan paid dividends, now Springboks must build – Erasmus – Reuters
Rassie Erasmus’s master plan to win the Rugby World Cup came to sensational fruition at the end of its 19th-week, with the 20th now needed to embark on a trophy tour when they return home next week. The Springboks clinched their third World Cup with a 32-12 victory over England at Yokohama Stadium on Saturday,…
Read MoreEngland can stun All Blacks if stars shine, says Dawson – Reuters
England will beat reigning champions New Zealand in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup semi-final if their big players come to the party, according to former England scrum half and World Cup winner Matt Dawson.
Read MoreBack row a ‘battle within war’ for England and New Zealand – Dallaglio – Reuters
For a man who made his name winning many a bruising back row battle, it’s no surprise that former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio thinks that’s where Saturday’s Rugby World Cup semi-final match against New Zealand could be decided. Dallaglio, who won the 2003 World Cup with England playing at number eight, believes New Zealand represents…
Read MoreSpringboks know chances against Wales will be few and far between – Reuters
For all of South Africa’s physical dominance of Japan in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final on Sunday, the Springboks are aware that they were lucky to get away with a 26-3 win after they squandered several point-scoring opportunities.
Read MoreSeven-try All Blacks outclass Ireland to reach World Cup semis – Reuters
New Zealand sent out an emphatic message that they will not relinquish their Rugby World Cup title lightly as they outclassed Ireland 46-14 in their last eight-clash on Saturday and set up a semi-final clash with England.
Read MoreMay strikes twice as dominant England crush Wallabies 40-16 – Reuters
Winger Jonny May scored two tries in three first-half minutes as England underlined their World Cup credentials with a dominant 40-16 win over Australia on Saturday to set up a semi-final against reigning champions New Zealand.
Read MoreNew Zealand’s Hansen glad Japan is on the other side of the draw – Reuters
Japan’s progress to the World Cup quarter-finals has not only enthralled the host nation but it has also made the heavyweights of the rugby world, including defending champions New Zealand, sit up and take notice.
Read MoreHigh tackle directive demands cultural change – Reuters
A brief exchange in Samoa’s game against Ireland on Friday perfectly encapsulated the internal struggle rugby is undergoing as officials seek to make the game safer in the face of some confusion and some blank refusal by those playing it.
Read MoreAustralia are through but plenty on the line in Georgia clash – Reuters
Australia have already qualified for the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup courtesy of the Wales’s victory over Fiji on Wednesday but the Wallabies will still be anxious to stamp their authority on their final Pool D match against Georgia.
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