Nov 2
South Africa won the Rugby World Cup for a record-tying third time on Saturday, using its power at the set piece to seize control before scoring two clinical late tries through its wingers in a 32-12 victory over England.
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Nov 1
Ben Smith scored two vintage tries before halftime, Keiran Read did a power of work and Sonny Bill Williams produced a pair of trademark offloads as three veteran All Blacks went into retirement with a bronze medal to add to their previous Rugby World Cup titles.
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Oct 27
Springboks edge Wales, reach Rugby World Cup final
It was attritional, it was error-strewn, it was mostly an ugly kick-fest. It was pretty much exactly what was forecast. The Springboks won't care: They're into the Rugby World Cup final again.
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Oct 28
Wolfpack reportedly ready to open the vault to get Williams
All Blacks rugby star Sonny Bill Williams continues to be linked with the Toronto Wolfpack, this time with a bumper contract offer.
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Oct 26
England upsets All Blacks to reach Rugby World Cup final
After shocking the two-time defending champions with a try to Manu Tuilagi in the second minute, England didn't retreat one bit. And four years after being unceremoniously dumped out in the group stage of the World Cup it was hosting, England reached its first final in 12 years with a 19-7 upset over New Zealand.
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Oct 20
Springboks reach World Cup semis with win over Japan
There was no great shock this time, regardless of how much Japan threw at the Springboks. South Africa advanced to the semifinals with a grinding 26-3 win over Japan on Sunday, bringing an end to the home team's entertaining run at the first Rugby World Cup staged in Asia.
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Oct 20
Wales rallies to beat 14-man France, reach World Cup semis
Once again, a red card proved pivotal in a Rugby World Cup knockout match between Wales and France decided by just one point. The Welsh were the beneficiaries this time.
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Oct 19
All Blacks overwhelm Irish, reach WC semis vs England
It's one thing to beat the All Blacks in Chicago or Dublin. It's an entirely different challenge taking them on in the Rugby World Cup, where they feel right at home.
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Oct 19
England into World Cup semis after record-tying win over Australia
The strains of English rugby anthem “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” were already triumphantly swirling around Oita Stadium when Anthony Watson intercepted a long pass out wide and bounded over for England’s fourth try that clinched a record-tying win over Australia. A 40-16 victory. A place in the Rugby World Cup semifinals. An unprecedented seven straight wins over its bitter rival.
