‘We got beaten by a better side’
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says there are no excuses for his side’s World Cup semi-final defeat by England, and gave due credit to the performance of Eddie Jones’ men.
‘I hope they have to play extra time’
Eddie Jones hopes that the second semi-final between South Africa and Wales drains the energy of England’s final opponent. JON CARDINELLI in Yokohama reports.
Highlights: England vs All Blacks
England booked their spot in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final after claiming a 19-7 victory against New Zealand on Saturday.
England dethrone sloppy All Blacks
England progressed to their first World Cup final since 2007 after outplaying New Zealand in a 19-7 victory in Yokohama on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Hansen: England played tremendous rugby
Watch All Blacks coach Steve Hansen admitting his side was outplayed by England in Saturday’s World Cup semi-final in Yokohama.
Read: It’s pretty hard
All Blacks captain Kieran Read reflects on his team’s World Cup exit following their 19-7 semi-final loss against England in Yokohama on Saturday.
Watch: Fan cams, atmosphere ahead of first semi-final
SA Rugby magazine’s Jon Cardinelli soaked up the atmosphere ahead of the first semi-final between New Zealand and England at the Yokohama International Stadium.
RECAP: England vs All Blacks
Follow the live action with the SA Rugby magazine team as England take on the All Blacks for a place in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final.
Watershed weekend for world order
The trendsetting All Blacks as well as the resurgent Springboks look set to make a statement on several fronts, writes JON CARDINELLI in Yokohama.
Venter predicts five-point margin between Boks-Wales
Brendan Venter says that the winner of the semi-final between the Boks and Wales has a better chance of World Cup glory than the winner of the match between England and New Zealand.
