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Ball In Touch special: Our rugby correspondant Jeff Ball discusses how with the clock ticking down, England Team Manager Martin Johnson decided to fall on his own sword today, rather than be potentially pushed onto it at a review meeting with the RFU tomorrow
The latest edition of WhatCulture’s first regular rugby column by our rugby correspondent, Jeff Ball. Our rugby writer explores the link up between Saracens and Wigan, sings Argentina’s praises, studies the fall in revenue for beauty salons in South Wales and Robert DeNiro’s appearence for the Newcastle Falcons
Continuing our celebration of WhatCulture!’s first regular rugby column, in a special second edition this week, Jeff Ball discusses the turmoil at the RFU and another Twitter outburst from the West Country
Starting today is WhatCulture’s first regular rugby column by our rugby correspondent, Jeff Ball. Keep an eye out for his thoughts on all the latest developments within the world of rugby every week
A magnificent Final saw New Zealand come out on top against France, ending their 24 year wait to be crowned Rugby World Cup Champions
Hosts New Zealand take on France as firm favourites as both sides battle for the Webb Ellis trophy in the 48th and final match of the World Cup
In what was a re-run of the 1987 competition’s third-place match, Wales succumbed to their third defeat of the World Cup as Australia secured the bronze medal
Following crushing losses last weekend, both sides will be looking to make amends and secure the bronze medal in the penultimate game of this year’s tournament
New Zealand put in a dominant performance against Australia who were unable to breach the All Black barricade meaning the hosts will be facing off against France next Sunday in the World Cup Final.
The French slayed the Welsh dragon despite a performance that deserved so much more in a game that was tainted by the controversial sending off of the Welsh Captain.
Saturday sees the determined Welsh take on the temperamental French for a place in the showcase event of the rugby calendar, the World Cup Final.
Tomorrow sees the clash of old adversaries New Zealand and Australia as both southern hemisphere giants have eyes firmly on the prize, and the second spot in the World Cup Final.
