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New Zealand win rugby World Cup

» Posted by Johan Jacobs

Hosts New Zealand just about held their collective nerve to edge France 8-7 at Eden Park in Auckland and win the World Cup for the second time after a gap of 24 years.   This was not the coronation that …

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All Blacks unchanged for final

» Posted by Johan Jacobs

New Zealand coach Graham Henry has named an unchanged team for the World Cup final against France at Eden Park on Sunday, keeping faith with the same players who overwhelmed Australia to reach the global showpiece.   Henry’s team beat …

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Hook replaces Priestland for Wales

» Posted by Johan Jacobs

Wales have named James Hook at fly-half for Saturday’s rugby World Cup semi-final against France at Eden Park after Rhys Priestland failed to recover from a shoulder injury.   Priestland damaged his left shoulder in the quarter-final against Ireland last …

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New Zealand down stubborn Argentina

» Posted by Johan Jacobs

New Zealand eventually broke down a staunch Argentina defence to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup with a hard-fought 33-10 victory at Eden Park.   The All Blacks took until the 67th minute to eventually cross the try-line but …

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Australia beat South Africa in thriller

» Posted by Johan Jacobs

Australia scored a penalty nine minutes from time as they snuck a 11-9 win over defending champions South Africa to book a World Cup semi-final against New Zealand.   In a tight match in Wellington, Australia withstood a huge Springbok …

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