‘We’ll have a beer’: Steve Hansen and Eddie Jones swap texts before semi-final
7 years ago by The Guardian• England and All Blacks head coaches have mutual respect• We are expanding our coverage of New Zealand. Please help us by supporting our independent journalismThe All Blacks head coach, Steve Hansen,...
France Player Ratings v Wales
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance were downed 20-19 by Wales in the third Rugby World Cup quarter-final. Wales made France pay the ultimate price for Vahaamahina's red card. Here is how we rated the French: 1. Jefferson...
Ross Moriarty's late try keeps the Welsh dream alive
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRoss Moriarty pounced for a dramatic late try to give Wales victory and a Rugby World Cup semi-final place at the expense of France. Ross Moriarty went from villain to hero for Wales...
Wales come from behind to beat 14-man France in World Cup quarter-final
7 years ago by The Guardian• Sébastien Vahaamahina dismissed for second-half elbow• Wales will face South Africa in last fourWales have not played this poorly for the past 18 months but in World Cup knockout games the final...
RWC Preview: Wales vs France
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland is happy for Wales to fly under the radar at the Rugby World Cup, even if they are strong favourites to see off France and reach the semi-finals. Australia coach Michael Cheika...
Wales’s Josh Adams happy with favourites tag for France quarter-final
7 years ago by The GuardianWarren Gatland, in his last World Cup as Wales coach, is looking to profit from ‘lost causes’ against Les BleusWales and Warren Gatland will head into uncharted waters on Sunday morning. As favourites...
O'Driscoll's words prophetic as showpiece comes year too late for Ireland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland enjoyed one of their greatest years in 2018, but they looked a shadow of their former selves as they crashed out of the World Cup. In an interview with Omnisport last April, the...
Canny Jones wins battle of 'good old mates' as England find the perfect blend against Australia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones won the battle of the coaches as England reached the Rugby World Cup semi-finals at the expense of Michael Cheika's Australia. Thank goodness that's over,...
Player Ratings: England v Australia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland produced a clinical performance to thump Australia 40-16 and qualify for the semi-finals of the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Here is how we rated the two sides: 1....
Wales comfortable as favourites – Adams
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyWales take on France on Sunday looking to secure a World Cup semi-final place.
