Wales' Rugby World Cup journey ends with defeat to the Springboks

Wales are out of the Rugby World Cup after losing to South Africa in the quarter-finals. It's been a rollercoaster of emotion with injuries galore and the joy of beating England, but Warren Gatland's men fought hard to the end.

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Nigel Owens' home village marks World Cup final honour

Residents of Nigel Owens' home village have honoured his World Cup Final achievement.

A picture posted online by Nigel shows residents of Mynyddcerrig, near Carmarthen, underneath a banner congratulating him on being made referee for rugby's most prestigious match.

On seeing the banner, he said it brought "a tear to my eye".

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Former Wales international says Gatland's side lacks 'cutting edge'

John Devereux, a former international rugby player for Wales and the British and Irish Lions, has told ITV News that the Wales team need to look at why they lack that 'cutting edge'.

The former right-wing, who played for the national side between 1986 and 1989, also criticised the style of play Warren Gatland has brought to the side.

Watch Devereux's full interview below:

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Players tweet their thanks to fans for RWC support

Wales players have taken to Twitter to thank the fans for all their support during their Rugby World Cup campaign. Hooker Scott Baldwin, who was taken off the pitch during Wales 23-19 loss to South Africa, says his injury isn't too serious.

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