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South Africa held on vs 14-player New Zealand to clinch another Rugby World Cup triumph
Rugby Union 28/10/23 10:04pm

South Africa edge New Zealand in thrilling Rugby World Cup final

A first-ever Rugby World Cup final red card proved pivotal as New Zealand captain Sam Cane's dismissal saw Handre Pollard kick South Africa to a 12-11 win.

Sam Cane expressed his 'hurt' and disappointment at his Rugby World Cup final red card, saying he must 'live with it forever'
Rugby World Cup 2023 28/10/23 11:37pm

'Hurt' Cane: I'll have to live with World Cup final red card forever

New Zealand's Sam Cane spoke of his "hurt" after his Rugby World Cup final red card against South Africa, saying he "will have to live with it forever".

South Africa players celebrate at the end of the Rugby World Cup final match between New Zealand and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, near Paris Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)
Rugby Union 28/10/23 4:01pm

South Africa edge 14-player New Zealand in World Cup final - as it happened

Recap the Rugby World Cup 2023 final as New Zealand faced South Africa at the Stade de France in Paris.

Both Sam Cane's New Zealand and Siya Kolisi's South Africa are seeking a record fourth Rugby World Cup title on Saturday
Rugby Union 26/10/23 1:25pm

Risky South Africa vs unlikely All Blacks: Who will win RWC final?

We look ahead to Saturday's Rugby World Cup final: New Zealand's unlikely title chance, and a South Africa bench that could win or lose it.

Second row Kleyn has been named among South Africa's replacements for the Rugby World Cup final
Rugby World Cup 2023 27/10/23 6:00am

From Ireland outcast to the RWC final - Kleyn's Springbok redemption

Jean Kleyn will represent South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final, the high point of a remarkable Test career that has seen him play for two nations.

Ben Youngs applauds England's fans after playing his final Test match in the World Cup bronze final
Rugby World Cup 2023 27/10/23 11:17pm

Youngs savours ending record-breaking England career on a high

Ben Youngs signed his international career off on a high as England held on to beat Argentina in the bronze final.

Alun Wyn Jones will bid farewell to Principality Stadium on Saturday
Rugby Union 01/11/23 3:28pm

Jones captains Barbarians against Wales in Principality farewell

Alun Wyn Jones will lead the Barbarians out at the Principality Stadium for one last time when they face Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

Ben Earl scored one of two England tries, as they held on to secure victory vs Argentina in Friday's World Cup third-place playoff
Rugby World Cup 2023 27/10/23 3:57pm

Disjointed England hold on to beat Pumas in RWC bronze final

A disjointed England performance proved just enough to secure third place at the 2023 Rugby World Cup as they held on to beat Argentina 26-23.

England's Ben Earl
Rugby Union 27/10/23 3:56pm

RWC bronze final: England hold on to beat Argentina - as it happened

Recap England's Rugby World Cup 2023 bronze final clash vs Argentina at the Stade de France in Paris.

Billy Vunipola and Courtney Lawes reflect following England's semi-final defeat to South Africa
England 26/10/23 12:00pm

Last hurrahs and the dawn of a new era for England in RWC bronze final

Friday's bronze final against Argentina will mark a changing of the guard for England as several big names sign off.

Rugby World Cup 2023 26/10/23 6:22pm

Borthwick: World Rugby denied Curry a voice

Steve Borthwick says World Rugby denied Tom Curry "a voice" after it concluded there was "insufficient evidence" to suggest Bongi Mbonambi racially abused him.

England skipper Owen Farrell has labelled the abuse directed at Tom Curry as 'unacceptable
Rugby Union 25/10/23 4:23pm

England skipper Farrell slams 'unacceptable' online abuse of Curry

Owen Farrell has condemned the online vilification of Tom Curry after the England flanker alleged he was racially abused vs South Africa.

Handre Pollard is promoted to the starting line-up after making a match-winning impact off the bench against England
Rugby World Cup 2023 26/10/23 5:28pm

De Klerk, Pollard start for SA I Retallick in for NZ for World Cup final

Faf de Klerk and Handre Pollard have been named in South Africa's starting side for Saturday's Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand, who make one change.

England's Tom Curry has accused South Africa's Bongi Mbonambi of making a racist comment
Rugby Union 24/10/23 4:17pm

Wigglesworth: England rallying around Curry | Sale condemn abuse

England insist Tom Curry is ready for Friday's World Cup bronze final as squad and management rally around the flanker caught in a racism storm.

The Rugby World Cup will be contested by 24 teams from 2027
Rugby Union 24/10/23 1:12pm

Rugby World Cup to expand to 24 teams as new Nations Championship announced

An increase to 24 teams at the Rugby World Cup and a new Nations Championship have been announced by World Rugby.

Tom Curry alleged he was the victim of a racist slur in Saturday's semi-final defeat to South Africa
Rugby World Cup 2023 23/10/23 5:04pm

World Rugby formally reviewing alleged racist slur at Curry in World Cup loss

World Rugby is investigating after Tom Curry alleged he was the victim of a racist slur in England's World Cup semi-final defeat by South Africa on Saturday.

A hurt Jonny May said 'South Africa don't respect us' after England's agonising Rugby World Cup semi-final loss
Rugby World Cup 2023 23/10/23 6:00am

Plenty of 'growth' despite England heartbreak

We mull over Steve Borthwick's positivity, Jonny May's hurt and Danny Care's hope as part of a look back at England's defeat to South Africa.

Courtney Lawes has been capped 105 times for England
England 22/10/23 10:53pm

Lawes: It's time for me to retire from England after World Cup

Test centurion Courtney Lawes has revealed he will retire from England duty following the Rugby World Cup.

England players react the 15-16 defeat at full-time
Rugby Union 21/10/23 3:56pm

RWC semi-final: Heartbreak for England vs South Africa - as it happened

Relive all the updates from England's Rugby World Cup 2023 semi-final loss vs South Africa at the Stade de France in Paris.

Steve Borthwick admitted he thought his side had done enough to secure a spot in the Rugby World Cup final
Rugby World Cup 2023 21/10/23 10:25pm

Farrell's final chance gone? | Borthwick: We thought we'd won it

When considered the underdogs, there is something even more heartbreaking in losing a close contest and that is what England experienced against South Africa.

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Image from Autumn Nations Series: Ireland up against it but magical Soldier Field memories vs All Blacks remain

Autumn Nations Series: Ireland up against it but magical Soldier Field memories vs All Blacks remain

Red Roses captain Zoe Aldcroft (right) and experienced scrum-half Natasha Hunt celebrate Rugby World Cup victory

How England's Red Roses banished Rugby World Cup final demons

Jamison Gibson-Park, Hugo Keenan and Finn Russell all played huge roles as the British and Irish Lions came from 23-5 behind to beat Australia in Melbourne

How Farrell's tourists pulled off greatest comeback in Lions history

Features

Image from Autumn Nations Series: Ireland up against it but magical Soldier Field memories vs All Blacks remain

Autumn Nations Series: Ireland up against it but magical Soldier Field memories vs All Blacks remain

Red Roses captain Zoe Aldcroft (right) and experienced scrum-half Natasha Hunt celebrate Rugby World Cup victory

How England's Red Roses banished Rugby World Cup final demons

Jamison Gibson-Park, Hugo Keenan and Finn Russell all played huge roles as the British and Irish Lions came from 23-5 behind to beat Australia in Melbourne

How Farrell's tourists pulled off greatest comeback in Lions history

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