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Rugby World Cup 2019: Injuries force Wales changes for Gatland goodbye

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

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.

The Rugby World Cup final between England and South Africa will be officiated by Frenchman Jerome Garces.

The Rugby World Cup is up for grabs in Yokohama this weekend and England's Billy Vunipola is getting tips from a family member.

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Lawrence Dallaglio was a key member of the England team that won the 2003 Rugby World Cup but feels glory in 2019 would stand... Read more

South Africa dug in for a victory based on attrition against Wales but England boss Eddie Jones knows they carry many threats.

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.

South Africa were on a run of four straight losses to Wales going into the World Cup semi-final, experiences Rassie Erasmus felt proved key.

South Africa's kick-based approach might have to be refined in the Rugby World Cup final, says Wales coach Warren Gatland.

Handre Pollard put in a clinical display as his late penalty sent South Africa through to the Rugby World Cup final at Wales' expense.

Handre Pollard's penalty sent South Africa through to the final, but Warren Gatland insists Wales left nothing out on the pitch in Yokohama.

Handre Pollard was a World Cup star for South Africa versus Wales again, but in some respects it was remarkable he was on the... Read more