Pollard back to torment Wales after gruelling journey to 2019 Rugby WC semis
5 years, 2 months ago

Pollard back to torment Wales after gruelling journey to 2019 Rugby WC semis

The Hindu  

Leigh Halfpenny disabused any notion of solidarity with Willie le Roux when he caught his opposite number in mid-air after half an hour of Sunday's attritional Rugby World Cup semifinal in Yokohama. When South Africa beat Wales 23-19 in the 2015 quarterfinal at Twickenham in an eminently more watchable affair, a 21-year-old Handre Pollard landed five penalties and a drop goal. pic.twitter.com/SWbl8ef19q — Welsh Rugby Union October 27, 2019 Glory and despair Unfortunately for Biggar, the Springboks had decided to target him at the gain line and he missed Damian de Allende as the South Africa skipper burst through for a game-breaking try. Josh Adams went over to level matters once again after a monumental Wales effort by the South Africa line, but the glory would be Pollard's.

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Wales end year without a win as South Africa highlight sad truth for Warren Gatland
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wales end year without a win as South Africa highlight sad truth for Warren Gatland

The Independent  

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Springboks overcome battling Wales and pull away to win 41-13 at Twickenham
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Springboks overcome battling Wales and pull away to win 41-13 at Twickenham

Associated Press  

LONDON — Depleted Wales produced a battling performance before Rugby World Cup champion South Africa turned on the power to triumph 41-13 at Twickenham on Saturday. South Africa ultimately scored 27 second-half points without reply, yet Wales will take a considerable amount of confidence on tour to Australia despite suffering a seventh consecutive defeat dating to the World Cup. When …

Rugby World Cup: South Africa to play New Zealand in final after beating England
1 year, 2 months ago

Rugby World Cup: South Africa to play New Zealand in final after beating England

Firstpost  

History will be made as whoever wins the southern hemisphere duel next Saturday will be the first team to lift the Webb Ellis Trophy for a fourth time. South Africa will play New Zealand in next weekend’s Rugby World Cup final after a late Handre Pollard penalty sealed a dramatic 16-15 win over England at the Stade de France on …

Rugby World Cup: England suffer agonising defeat thanks to South Africa’s gutsy call
1 year, 2 months ago

Rugby World Cup: England suffer agonising defeat thanks to South Africa’s gutsy call

The Independent  

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England suffer heartbreak after South Africa rally to reach Rugby World Cup final
1 year, 2 months ago

England suffer heartbreak after South Africa rally to reach Rugby World Cup final

The Telegraph  

Heartbreak, utter heartbreak for England. Having played the majority of their World Cup campaign in the shadows, Steve Borthwick’s side finally showed their hand in stunning and ruthless fashion, only to fall short in the cruellest of circumstances. Remarkably it was the second game in succession that Pollard, who was not even in the original Springbok squad, having missed out …

Wales barely holds off Fiji to win in another classic Rugby World Cup meeting
1 year, 4 months ago

Wales barely holds off Fiji to win in another classic Rugby World Cup meeting

Associated Press  

BORDEAUX, France — The tryline was right there in front of Semi Radradra. Alas, the center spilled the ball, Wales players heaved a huge sigh of relief and they celebrated a breathless 32-26 win in the latest instalment of the teams’ gripping World Cup rivalry on Sunday. Fiji came strong at the end, but I’m really thrilled for this group …

South Africa send message to Rugby World Cup rivals with Wales demolition
1 year, 4 months ago

South Africa send message to Rugby World Cup rivals with Wales demolition

The Independent  

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Kolisi returns as Springboks smash Wales with 8 tries in Rugby World Cup warmup
1 year, 4 months ago

Kolisi returns as Springboks smash Wales with 8 tries in Rugby World Cup warmup

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — Captain Siya Kolisi made a successful return from long-term injury and both Jesse Kriel and Canan Moodie scored two tries as South Africa pulverized Wales 52-16 in their latest Rugby World Cup warmup game on Saturday. Kolisi, the World Cup-winning skipper from 2019, played just the first half for his first appearance since undergoing surgery on a …

Wales v England player ratings: Marcus Smith outshone, Max Malins struggles
1 year, 5 months ago

Wales v England player ratings: Marcus Smith outshone, Max Malins struggles

The Telegraph  

England’s preparation for the Rugby World Cup got off to a rocky start as an experimental team were well beaten by Wales in Cardiff. Joe Cokanasiga - 5/10 Used in tight spaces and caused dents but was targeted with Wales’ kicking game and from a sharp line-out move. Dave Ribbans - 6/10 Could not hold a pass with England pressing, …

Australia vs South Africa: David Warner retires in pain after making 200 runs in 100th Test as Porteas struggle
2 years ago

Australia vs South Africa: David Warner retires in pain after making 200 runs in 100th Test as Porteas struggle

Firstpost  

On a scorching day, Australia were 386/3 at stumps on Day 2 of the second Test, leading by 197 after the Proteas were dismissed in their first innings for 189. Melbourne: Opener David Warner battled through searing heat to hit an epic unbeaten 200 in his 100th Test on Tuesday before retiring in pain as Australia consolidated their advantage against …

Leigh Halfpenny injury: Wales full-back a doubt against All Blacks
2 years, 2 months ago

Leigh Halfpenny injury: Wales full-back a doubt against All Blacks

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Talking points ahead of Wales’ second Test against South Africa
2 years, 6 months ago

Talking points ahead of Wales’ second Test against South Africa

The Independent  

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Rugby World Cup 2019: South Africa defeats England in final
5 years, 2 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2019: South Africa defeats England in final

The Hindu  

Makazole Mapimpi and Cheslin Kolbe kicked England when it was down and Handre Pollard scored 22 points as magnificent South Africa won the Rugby World Cup 2019 final with a 32-12 victory. Pollard produced a masterclass from the tee, while Mapimpi and Kolbe crossed in the second half as South Africa became the first team to be crowned Southern Hemisphere …

South Africa beat England to lift Rugby World Cup
5 years, 2 months ago

South Africa beat England to lift Rugby World Cup

Al Jazeera  

South Africa have defeated England 32-12 to win the 2019 Rugby World Cup at the Yokohama International Stadium in Japan. Tries by wingers Makazole Mapimpi and Cheslin Kolbe and the goalkicking of Handre Pollard earned South Africa their third Rugby World Cup title on Saturday as the fly-half kicked 22 points to secure a 32-12 victory over an error-strewn England. …

New Zealand 40-17 Wales: Ben Smith scores two tries in Rugby World Cup third-fourth place play-off
5 years, 2 months ago

New Zealand 40-17 Wales: Ben Smith scores two tries in Rugby World Cup third-fourth place play-off

Daily Mail  

Tears, beers and cheers for departing stars of the game here in Japan, as several glittering eras all ended at once. New Zealand squad and staff celebrate with their bronze medals after winning the Rugby World Cup third-fourth play-off New Zealand, who lost in the semi-finals to England, bow down to the Japanese public after being excellent World Cup hosts …

Wales vs South Africa: The one thing England should fear about the Springboks
5 years, 2 months ago

Wales vs South Africa: The one thing England should fear about the Springboks

The Independent  

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Rugby World Cup: South Africa edges Wales 19-16 to reach final
5 years, 2 months ago

Rugby World Cup: South Africa edges Wales 19-16 to reach final

The Hindu  

South Africa will play England in the Rugby World Cup final after Handre Pollard scored 14 points to steer Rassie Erasmus' team to a hard-fought 19-16 victory over Wales in Yokohama on Sunday. When Justin Tipuric failed to roll away, Pollard stepped up and made no mistake with a simple first penalty, quickly neutralised by Dan Biggar when Willie Le …

Wales 16-19 South Africa: Springboks to play England in Rugby World Cup final
5 years, 2 months ago

Wales 16-19 South Africa: Springboks to play England in Rugby World Cup final

Daily Mail  

Some time soon, Welsh rugby will realise what it has had and what it has lost. South Africa are through to the Rugby World Cup final after narrowly beating Wales in their semi-final on Sunday The Springboks players embrace at the full-time whistle after coming through a ferocious test against the Welsh Handre Pollard kicks the winning penalty as South …

Rugby World Cup 2019: Ref Jaco Peyper sidelined for semi-finals after 'elbow photo' with Welsh fans
5 years, 2 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2019: Ref Jaco Peyper sidelined for semi-finals after 'elbow photo' with Welsh fans

Daily Mail  

World Rugby has sidelined Jaco Peyper from officiating at any of the World Cup semi-finals and appointed Nigel Owens as referee of the game between defending champion New Zealand and England. World Rugby has sidelined Jaco Peyper from officiating at any of the World Cup semi-finals Peyper posed with Wales supporters for a photo in which he appeared to mimic …

Gatland hails character of his Wales side as a late Ross Moriarty try helped see off France
5 years, 2 months ago

Gatland hails character of his Wales side as a late Ross Moriarty try helped see off France

Daily Mail  

Warren Gatland hailed the fighting spirit of his Welsh team as they booked a World Cup semi-final date with South Africa beating France by a point. Wales only led for six minutes, when Dan Biggar kicked the conversion to Ross Moriarty's try, having been nine points down at half-time. Warren Gatland admitted that he was preparing his farewell speech as …

Wales 29-17 Fiji: Warren Gatland's men survive scare
5 years, 3 months ago

Wales 29-17 Fiji: Warren Gatland's men survive scare

Daily Mail  

Good heavens that was close. Semi Radradra barges his way through the Wales defence during an incredible Pool D clash Josua Tuisova gets the Islanders off to the best possible start, scoring after just three minutes Josh Adams scored a hat-trick, having been at fault for both early Fiji tries, and Liam Williams took a fourth to make sure Wales …

Wales lock Adam Beard will play for Wales at the Rugby World Cup less than a month after surgery
5 years, 3 months ago

Wales lock Adam Beard will play for Wales at the Rugby World Cup less than a month after surgery

Daily Mail  

Wales lock Adam Beard is ready to return to full Wales training this week and target a Rugby World Cup appearance against Fiji or Uruguay following his recovery from surgery to have his appendix removed last month. Beard caught up with the Wales squad in Japan after having his appendix removed last month The lock will be a needed addition …

New Zealand vs South Africa player ratings: Beauden Barrett shines in Rugby World Cup 2019 win
5 years, 3 months ago

New Zealand vs South Africa player ratings: Beauden Barrett shines in Rugby World Cup 2019 win

The Independent  

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Rugby Championship 2019: Brodie Retallick suffers dislocated shoulder as Springboks salvage late draw
5 years, 5 months ago

Rugby Championship 2019: Brodie Retallick suffers dislocated shoulder as Springboks salvage late draw

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