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Rugby World Cup 2019: Fitzpatrick feels for ‘one of the greats’ Read amid low-key exit

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.

After Warren Gatland questioned whether England would "turn up for a final", Eddie Jones hit back with a typically mischievous comment.

Steve Tew poured cold water on the prospect of Warren Gatland replacing Steve Hansen as New Zealand head coach.

New Zealand prepared properly but were not good enough to beat England at the Rugby World Cup, says "gutted" scrum-half Aaron Smith.

England lock Maro Itoje is looking forward to the Rugby World Cup final, where Eddie Jones' men will not be short of belief.

England dominated New Zealand in an outstanding display, but Eddie Jones has demanded an improvement in the final next weekend.

When New Zealand's attitude was questioned, Steve Hansen replied: "If you want to spend some time outside I'll give you a rugby education."

The build-up to England's semi-final with New Zealand demanded a big performance. Eddie Jones' men exceeded all expectations in Yokohama.

Eddie Jones highlighted the discipline of England's defence after they defeated defending champions New Zealand 19-7 in the semi-finals.

England dethroned New Zealand with a magnificent performance in Yokohama to set up a final against South Africa or Wales.

Kieran Read said it was difficult to put into words what went wrong as New Zealand's bid to make history in Japan was ended... Read more