Leinster open United Rugby Championship campaign with loss at Glasgow Warriors
A Leinster side missing their World Cup contingent opened their BKT United Rugby Championship campaign with a 43-25 loss to Glasgow Warriors, who claimed a bonus point.
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England to target Bronze Final as 'another big match'
PARIS : Steve Borthwick says he will be using the Rugby World Cup's Bronze Final as another opportunity for his players to experience playing in a big match, focussing on positivity after Saturday's gut-wrenching semi-final defeat by South Africa.
Sunday sport: Leinster look to make it perfect weekend for the provinces; US Grand Prix
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South Africa have 'homework to do' before Rugby World Cup final against All Blacks
The Springboks’ poor start to the semi-final victory almost cost them before they rallied to win 16-15 on Saturday.
Springboks adapted better to wet conditions to claim last-gasp win claims coach
PARIS : South Africa adapted better to poor conditions in their Rugby World Cup semi-final against England and were therefore able to sneak a narrow victory but need to make improvements before Saturday's final, forwards coach Deon Davids said on Sunday.
England have until Monday to report alleged racial slur aimed at Tom Curry
England have until Monday morning to lodge a complaint after Tom Curry alleged he was the victim of a racist slur in Saturday’s 16-15 World Cup semi-final defeat by South Africa.
Steve Borthwick upbeat about England’s future after agonising Boks defeat
Steve Borthwick vowed to use England’s heartbreaking World Cup semi-final exit at the hands of South Africa to sow a seed for future success.
GALLERY | Tears, cheers and relief! Bok triumph over England captured all emotion
In a gripping showdown at the Stade de France on Saturday, Handre Pollard emerged as the hero, shattering English hopes with a remarkable 49-meter penalty kick in the dying moments of the game to steer the Springboks to a 16-15 victory.