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Rugby World Cup 2019: Jones urges England to take final to South Africa

England must show no fear in the Rugby World Cup final, says Eddie Jones, who has backed his side to take the game to... Read more

All of the Rugby World Cup semi-finalists and Japan have been represented in World Rugby's nominations for the 2019 team and coach awards.

Rugby league, not union, was in the blood for Owen Farrell but on Saturday he will battle to lift the greatest prize in the... Read more

South Africa regain livewire wing Cheslin Kolbe for the final against England in Yokohama.

England head coach Eddie Jones will deploy the same starting XV that beat New Zealand in last week's semi-final.

Kieran Read says New Zealand see their third-place play-off against Wales as a chance to "rectify a few things" at the end of an... Read more

Rassie Erasmus has made a huge impact since replacing Allister Coetzee as South Africa head coach, and now World Cup glory is the target.

Kieran Read's final New Zealand appearance will come in a Rugby World Cup bronze match, a setting Sean Fitzpatrick feels is not fitting.

England have been fined for their response to New Zealand's Haka, but Steve Hansen had no problem with the canny pre-match tactical move.

The 2019 Rugby World Cup will not be the last we see of Dane Coles in an All Blacks shirt, the New Zealand hooker... Read more

South Africa need to produce a performance comparable to England's against New Zealand to topple Eddie Jones' side, says Sean Fitzpatrick.

Friday's bronze medal match against the All Blacks will see Warren Gatland depart after 12 years and the Wales boss has made changes.

Outgoing New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has made seven changes for Friday's bronze medal match as stars prepare to depart.

England will be confident ahead of Saturday's Rugby World Cup final, but their great display against New Zealand is no guarantee of success.

The psychological games have already begun as England and South Africa prepare to contest the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday.

South Africa's style of play has won few admirers but coach Rassie Erasmus has nonetheless guided his side to the Rugby World Cup final.