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South Africa are Rugby World Cup champions for 2019 after bullying England into submission in Yokohama. The Springboks came into the game as underdogs following England’s dismantling of the All Blacks last Saturday. Indeed, it was the All Blacks who inflicted a ten-point defeat on South Africa in Yokohama in their opening match of the campaign back in late September. …

England head coach Eddie Jones was gracious in defeat as he commended South Africa for their outstanding performance in the World Cup final.  The Springboks bullied England for the majority of the game and powered their way to a 32-12 victory with tries courtesy of Makazole Mapimpi and Cheslin Kolbe while Handre Pollard chipped in with 22 points. England had …

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi sought out the England players at full-time of the Rugby World Cup final to offer his commiserations.  Kolisi led the Springboks to a dominant 32-12 win over England in the Yokohama Stadium in a match they controlled from start to finish. Makazole Mapimpi became the first player to score a try for South Africa in …

England were dealt a very heavy blow in the opening minutes of the Rugby World Cup final against South Africa with Kyle Sinckler substituted after three minutes. The highly-influential tighthead prop was knocked out cold when he ran into his teammate Maro Itoje’s shoulder in a tackle on Makazole Mapimpi and referee Jerome Garces immediately stopped the game. Sinckler was …

Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that he will step down from his role as South Africa head coach following the World Cup final on Saturday. However, the 47-year-old will remain as the country’s Director of Rugby with current defence coach Jacques Nienaber likely to take over as head coach. It was thought that Erasmus would stay in the role for the …

The nominees for the World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year have been announced with England, South Africa and France all represented. Joe Cokanasiga (England), Herschel Jantjies (South Africa) and Romain Ntamack (France) are all nominated following their eye-catching performances throughout the year. To be eligible for this award, players must have played less than one year of senior international …

England head coach Eddie Jones has hit back at Warren Gatland after the New Zealand native claimed that England had peaked in the semi-final stage of the World Cup. Following his side’s loss to South Africa on Sunday, Wales coach Gatland was asked his thoughts on England’s performance the previous day. While he was very impressed with Jones’ outfit, the …

Wales head coach Warren Gatland was not short on confidence today as he named his side to face South Africa in the World Cup semi-final this weekend.  The Six Nations champions have yet to show their top form in the tournament having looked unconvincing in their group victories while it took a last-minute try from Ross Moriarty to seal a …

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has been dealt a major blow ahead of his side’s World Cup semi-final clash with South Africa as Liam Williams has been ruled out of the game.  According to a report by the BBC, the 28-year-old suffered an ankle injury in training and is unlikely to recover in time for next week’s clash, whether Wales …

South Africa assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has insisted that his side would never partake in spying on an opponent as they prepare for their World Cup semi-final showdown with Wales.  The issue of spying came to light earlier this week when England head coach Eddie Jones claimed that his sessions were being filmed with a long lens camera by someone …

South Africa star Cheslin Kolbe insists that his side will not be getting caught up in their shock defeat to Japan at the 2015 World Cup when the teams meet again on Sunday. Four years ago, a late try by Karne Hesketh saw Japan stun the Springboks with a 34-32 victory but given their performances so far, and their finish …

Italy duo Andrea Lovotti and Nicola Quaglio have both received a three-game ban following their dangerous clearout on Duane Vermeulen during their loss to South Africa.  Lovotti received a straight red in the 42nd minute of the 49-3 loss following a nasty tip-tackle on Duane Vermeulen when Italy were only five metres from the South African try-line. The prop was …

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus does not believe that his knowledge of the Ireland players will give his side any advantage should they meet in a World Cup quarter-final.  New Zealand were handed the advantage in Pool B today following their thrilling 23-13 win over the Springboks in Yokohama with tries from George Bridge and Scott Barrett. The result …

New Zealand 23 South Africa 13 _____ It was touted as the biggest and best fixture of the group stages of the Rugby World Cup and the meeting of New Zealand and South Africa didn’t disappoint. Rassie Erasmus’ side brought their ferocious intensity from the Rugby Championship straight into this game in Yokohama and put the All Blacks to the …

New Zealand head coach Steven Hansen has accused his South African counterpart Rassie Erasmus of trying to influence referee Jerome Garces ahead of their titanic World Cup battle this weekend.  During a press conference on Wednesday, Erasmus commented that the era in which the All-Blacks benefit from marginal calls because they are the best in the world has ended. The …

It is a hot topic once more in the build-up to the Rugby World Cup but Ireland powerhouse CJ Stander has said that he was never aware of doping during his time in South Africa.  The 29-year-old previously played for Currie Cup side Blue Bulls and represented South Africa at the 2010 IRB Junior World Championship in Japan. Stander was called up to …

South Africa have made three changes to the side that drew 16-16 with New Zealand with all three changes coming in the front row.  Tendai Mtawarira, Bongi Mbonambi and Trevor Nyakane will face down the challenge awaiting the Springboks when they take on Argentina in Salta on Saturday. Duane Vermeulen captains the side from number eight once again where he …