Warren Gatland’s 12-year reign in charge of Wales ended with a 40-17 defeat against New Zealand in the World Cup bronze match in Tokyo. Steve Hansen ensured he left the All Blacks on a winning note as his side clinched third place in Japan with a six-try display.
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England are into their first Rugby World Cup final in 12 years after a brilliant demolition of three-time world champions New Zealand. The defending champions slumped to a 19-7 loss in Yokohama.
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New Zealand will meet England in the World Cup semi-finals after condemning Ireland to a seventh quarter-final exit with a 46-14 hammering in Tokyo. The All Blacks controlled the game throughout and totally outclassed the Irish.
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World Rugby and World Cup tournament organisers have taken the unprecedented step of cancelling England v France and New Zealand v Italy due to the arrival of super Typhoon Hagibis in Japan.
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New Zealand’s power and class eventually shone through as they wore down brave Namibia 71-9 in Tokyo.
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