TOKYO, 27 Oct – South Africa advanced to the 2019 Rugby World Cup final courtesy of a narrow 19-16 victory over Wales in their semi-final in Yokohama on Sunday. As predicted, this was a hard-fought encounter characterised by several brutal collisions throughout and the result was in the balance until the end.
Year: 2019
RWC Semi Final Result – England 19 vs 07 New Zealand
TOKYO - England produced one of their greatest ever performances to inflict New Zealand’s first World Cup defeat since 2007 following an incredible 19-7 triumph. Eddie Jones’ men were simply outstanding and the first half set the tone with them going into the interval 10-0 ahead via Manu Tuilagi’s try and
RWC Semi Final Preview – Wales vs South Africa
TOKYO, 25 Oct - Wales full-back Liam Williams has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup and will miss Sunday’s semi-final against South Africa in Yokohama. Williams suffered an ankle injury during an accidental collision in training on Wednesday and will be replaced by Leigh Halfpenny, pictured, in one of
RWC Semi Final Preview – England vs New Zealand
TOKYO - Fly-half George Ford has been recalled to the England team to face New Zealand in the semi-final in Yokohama on Saturday. England coach Eddie Jones has made just one change to the team that defeated Australia in the quarter-final, with Ford, above, brought back to steer the attacking ship. With
RWC2019 Quarter Final #4 RESULT – Japan 03 vs 26 South Africa
South Africa produced a hugely physical performance to qualify for the Rugby World Cup semi-finals following an impressive 26-3 triumph over hosts Japan. It was a thrilling first half and the opening quarter set the tone as Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi touched down before the Brave Blossoms hit back via the