Welcome to Telegraph Sport's live text commentary of the Rugby World Cup 2019 final between England and South Africa. Eddie Jones' side stormed into the decider with a 19-7 victory over New
South Africa edged their greatest foes New Zealand to win a tight, tense and enthralling Rugby World Cup final by 12 points to 11. The All Blacks scored the only try of the match, but four first
Result Australia 40-16 Quarter-finals Japan 26-3 New Zealand 19-7 Semi-finals Wales 19-16 England's final pool match with France was called off on safety grounds due to the impact caused by Typhoon Hagibis; according to tournament rules, the result was declared a 0-0 draw. [5] England[edit] The Webb Ellis Cup
South Africa's first black Test captain Siya Kolisi lifts the Webb Ellis Cup after a dominant display in Yokohama. England's hopes of a third successive title are dashed by a second-half try from Mapimpi and a conversion from Kolbe.
Series Overview Knock-out Highlights Autoplay 02:05 RWC 2019 | Quarter-Finals - England v Australia Rugby World Cup 2019 • Knock-out Highlights 02:02 RWC 2019 | Quarter-Finals - Japan v South Africa 02:03 RWC 2019 | Quarter-Finals - New Zealand v Ireland 02:05 RWC 2019 | Quarter-Finals - Wales v France Rugby World Cup 2019 • Knock-out Highlights
Makazole Mapimpi scored the first try in the 66th minute, making South Africa's lead 25-12 after the conversion while becoming the first Springbok to score a try in a World Cup final. Cheslin Kolbe followed up with another try eight minutes later, making the final score 32-12.
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