Gatland declines All Blacks job
Steve Hansen and Warren Gatland before the first Test

Gatland declines All Blacks job

Former Wales coach Warren Gatland has declined an offer to coach the All Blacks and will instead focus on his commitments with the Chiefs and the British & Irish Lions. (more…)

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All Blacks end Hansen era on a high
Ben Smith scored twice against Wales

All Blacks end Hansen era on a high

The All Blacks claimed a 40-17 bronze final victory against Wales in Tokyo on Friday to give coach Steve Hansen a winning end to his tenure. DYLAN JACK reports. (more…)

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Pollard boots Boks into final
Handre Pollard slots a kick

Pollard boots Boks into final

Handre Pollard kicked a late penalty as the Springboks clinched a gritty 19-16 win over Wales and a place in the World Cup final. JON CARDINELLI at the Yokohama Stadium reports.

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Springboks get Garces again
Jerome Garces with Siya Kolisi, Kieran Read

Springboks get Garces again

French referee Jerome Garces will be in charge of the Springboks’ World Cup semi-final against Wales on Sunday, while Welshman Nigel Owens will referee England’s clash with New Zealand. (more…)

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Wales steals win over brave France
Wales celebrate Ross Moriarty's try

Wales steals win over brave France

Wales came from a 12-point deficit to claim a 20-19 victory over a 14-man France side in the World Cup quarter-finals in Oita on Sunday. DYLAN JACK reports. (more…)

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Wales hold on for crucial win
Hadleigh Parkes scores

Wales hold on for crucial win

Wales staved off a rousing fightback from Australia to claim a vital 29-25 victory in Tokyo on Sunday. CRAIG LEWIS reports. (more…)

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Wales see off tenacious Georgia
Wales celebrate a try against Georgia

Wales see off tenacious Georgia

Wales put in a clinical performance to seal a bonus-point 43-14 win over Georgia in their opening World Cup match in Toyota City on Monday. (more…)

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International wrap: Germany draw, Wales win
Wales

International wrap: Germany draw, Wales win

Leon Goretzka came off the bench to equalise as Germany snatched a 1-1 draw with Serbia in their international friendly in Wolfsburg, while Ben Woodburn emerged as the hero with Wales warming up for the start of their 2020 European Championship campaign in a 1-0 friendly victory over Trinidad and Tobago in Wrexham.

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