Opinion Rugby Union - General News and Comment

[stanleyg]

I read the electronic news of the game this morning.
It read that England beat the Allblacks with a very good game plan from their Aussie "super coach" only nowhere in the story did they mention the coach.
It can only be good for the game for some other sides to be in a final besides the Kiwis.

 

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MATCH REVIEW: RSA 18 def WAL 16

BOKS GRIND THEIR WAY PAST WALES TO SET UP SHOWDOWN WITH ENGLAND

Wales battle back from seven points behind but Pollard's late penalty ends their hopes - and coach Erasmus promises Boks will 'grind it out' again in the final.

https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/news/529766

 

[RADICAL RABBIT]

I am hoping the Poms beat the Boks in the final.

 

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Jérôme Garcès will become the first Frenchman to referee a Rugby World Cup final when he takes charge of England v South Africa at International Stadium Yokohama on 2 November.

Jérôme Garcès to referee Rugby World Cup 2019 final - Rugby World Cup 2019 ｜ rugbyworldcup.com

Jérôme Garcès will become the first Frenchman to referee a Rugby World Cup final when he takes charge of England v South Africa at International Stadium Yokohama on 2 November.

www.rugbyworldcup.com

 

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Following five weeks of RWC action, organisers unveil the unique design of gold, silver and bronze medals that will become treasured mementos of an unforgettable tournament.

Rugby World Cup 2019 finals medals capture the spirit of Japan - Rugby World Cup 2019 ｜ rugbyworldcup.com

Following five weeks of RWC action, organisers unveil the unique design of gold, silver and bronze medals that will become treasured mementos of an unforgettable tournament.

www.rugbyworldcup.com

 

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Bronze final will be an emotionally charged affair for coach Hansen, captain Kieran Read and a few more departing New Zealand players.

https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/news/530008

Head coach's 12-year reign will end in Friday's bronze final against New Zealand - a team Wales have not beaten since 1953.

https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/news/529974

 

[moto748]

I am hoping the Poms beat the Boks in the final.

I was losing the will to live watching that Boks/Wales game. Dismal stuff from both sides, and not even well-executed in its own terms.

 

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NZL 40 def WAL 17

Winning farewell for New Zealand coach Hansen but it's another defeat for outgoing Wales boss Gatland, whose Injury-ravaged team play their part in an entertaining bronze final.

Rugby World Cup 2019

www.rugbyworldcup.com

 

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RSA 32 def ENG 12

DOMINANT BOKS REPEL ENGLAND BEFORE FLYING WINGERS STRIKE TO SEAL WORLD TITLE NO.3

Favourites England are shut out as rock-solid Springboks start strongly and stay in control to lift the Webb Ellis Cup again, sparking celebrations all over South Africa.

Dominant Boks repel England before flying wingers strike to seal world title No.3 - Rugby World Cup 2019 ｜ rugbyworldcup.com

Favourites England are shut out as rock-solid Springboks start strongly and stay in control to lift the Webb Ellis Cup again, sparking celebrations all over South Africa.

www.rugbyworldcup.com

 

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SOUTH AFRICA SPREAD WINGS FOR THRILLING THIRD RWC TRIUMPH

Coach Rassie Erasmus's approach was vindicated as his team bounced back from their opening defeat to claim title in dominant style.

South Africa spread wings for thrilling third RWC triumph - Rugby World Cup 2019 ｜ rugbyworldcup.com

Coach Rassie Erasmus's approach was vindicated as his team bounced back from their opening defeat to claim title in dominant style.

www.rugbyworldcup.com

 

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ENGLAND RUE FINAL FAILURE - BUT FUTURE LOOKS BRIGHT

Having looked so good in ousting New Zealand one week, Eddie Jones's men come up short in the RWC final the next. But even if he makes a swift exit, his young team will surely put up another strong challenge at RWC 2023.

England rue final failure - but future looks bright - Rugby World Cup 2019 ｜ rugbyworldcup.com

Having looked so good in ousting New Zealand one week, Eddie Jones's men come up short in the RWC final the next. But even if he makes a swift exit, his young team will surely put up another strong challenge at RWC 2023.

www.rugbyworldcup.com

 

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South Africa’s Pieter-Steph du Toit and England’s Emily Scarratt have been named World Rugby Men’s and Women’s 15s Player of the Year 2019 in association with Mastercard at the World Rugby Awards in Tokyo, Japan, on Sunday.

Du Toit and Scarratt named World Rugby Players of the Year 2019

South Africa’s Pieter-Steph du Toit and England’s Emily Scarratt have been named World Rugby Men’s and Women’s 15s Player of the Year 2019 in association with Mastercard at the World Rugby Awards in Tokyo, Japan, on Sunday.

www.world.rugby

 

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The Plus500 Brumbies have finalised their 2020 squad with 37 players named to take part in the 25th season of Super Rugby action.

There are ten new signings for Brumbies supporters to look out for, including the latest recruit from Melbourne Storm, Solomone Kata, experienced lock Caderyn Neville, Sydney University Shute Shield skipper Guy Porter and backrower Will Miller.

Ten full Wallabies internationals are also represented in the Brumbies squad with strong-running centre Tevita Kuridrani, World class props Scott Sio, James Slipper and Allan Alaalatoa and hooker Folau Fainga’a, the Brumbies leading try-scorer in 2019, all having been part of the Wallabies at the recent Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Plus500 Brumbies Finalise 2020 Super Rugby Squad

The Plus500 Brumbies have finalised their 2020 squad with 37 players named to take part in the 25th season of Super Rugby action.

brumbies.rugby

 

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Rugby Australia has today announced the appointment of Dave Rennie as Head Coach of the Qantas Wallabies.

Rennie will fulfil his current commitments with Glasgow Warriors before joining the Qantas Wallabies in July 2020 on a three-and-a-half-year deal that will see him leadAustralia at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Dave Rennie appointed Qantas Wallabies Head Coach

Rugby Australia has today announced the appointment of Dave Rennie as Head Coach of the Qantas Wallabies.

wallabies.rugby

 

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The Melbourne Rebels have today confirmed their full playing squad for the 2020 Super Rugby season.

In what marks Melbourne’s tenth season in the competition, the Rebels have added a mix of depth, experience and local talent among the fourteen new faces who join the twenty-six players retained from their 2019 campaign.

Melbourne Rebels unveil full 2020 playing squad

The Melbourne Rebels have today confirmed their full playing squad for the 2020 Super Rugby season.

melbournerebels.rugby

 

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The Crusaders and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) have today (Friday 29 November 2019) announced the outcome of a comprehensive review of the Crusaders brand. The club has presented its unique brand story to key stakeholders, which includes the introduction of a new logo, inspired by our region and the whakataukī ‘mā pango, mā whero, ka oti te mahi.’

mā pango mā whero | Crusaders

crusaders.co.nz

 

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UPDATED: Winning back the Bledisloe Cup from his home nation will be "number one mantra" for new Wallabies coach Dave Rennie, according to Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle.

And Rennie's first shot at breaking the 17-year Kiwi stranglehold on the giant silver urn will come in Melbourne next year, with Rugby Australia announcing on Monday a trans-Tasman double-header at Marvel Stadium in 2020.

Marvel Stadium to host 2020 Bledisloe Test and Wallaroos in Melbourne double-header

UPDATED: Winning back the Bledisloe Cup from his home nation will be "number one mantra" for new Wallabies coach Dave Rennie, according to Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle.

www.rugby.com.au

 

[S J]

I reckon they shoud make an offer to Izzy - pay up - and forget about him and it !

Cheaper in the long term/run.

 

[S J]

Rugby Australia settles with Israel Folau, acknowledging that when he paraphrased The Bible, "The social media post reflected Mr Folau's genuinely held religious beliefs and (he) did not intend to harm or offend any person".

Apologies all round.

 

[S J]

Israel Folau has finally settled his legal dispute with Rugby Australia and NSW Rugby.

The terms of the settlement will remain confidential, according to a joint statement released by Rugby Australia.

“Rugby Australia, NSW Rugby and Israel Folau have today settled their legal dispute following the dismissal of Israel Folau after he posted a religious message on social media (the Social Media Post),” the RA statement read.