Tag Archives: Rugby World Cup

New Zealand win rugby World Cup

October 24, 2011 » Posted by Johan Jacobs
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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

October 21, 2011 » Posted by Johan Jacobs
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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

October 13, 2011 » Posted by Johan Jacobs
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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

October 10, 2011 » Posted by Johan Jacobs
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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

October 10, 2011 » Posted by Johan Jacobs
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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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