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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.

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.

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.

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.

It was the most heartbreaking of losses for England as South Africa sneaked the win and took the spot in the Rugby World Cup final
Rugby World Cup 2023 21/10/23 3:00pm

Pollard pounces as South Africa break England hearts in RWC semi

Handre Pollard's late penalty sealed South Africa a spot in the Rugby World Cup final as England fell to a heartbreaking 16-15 loss in Paris.

Kolisi wants to play for his whole nations when they face England in the semi-final of the Rugby World Cup
Rugby World Cup 2023 19/10/23 4:32pm

Kolisi: South Africa inspired by struggles of whole nation

Siya Kolisi says the daily struggles endured by millions of South Africans is fuelling the Springboks' quest to retain the Rugby World Cup.

Freddie Steward returns at full-back for England's World Cup semi-final against South Africa
Rugby Union 19/10/23 12:00pm

Steward replaces Smith in one of three England changes for RWC semi

Freddie Steward returns in place of Marcus Smith in one of three England changes for the World Cup semi-final against South Africa.

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has named an unchanged team for the World Cup semi-final against England
Rugby Union 19/10/23 8:13am

Springboks unchanged for England semi-final showdown

South Africa are unchanged for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup semi-final showdown against England in Paris.

England will be optimistic that they can provide an upset when they face South Africa in the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup
Rugby World Cup 2023 20/10/23 12:00pm

Cautious optimism: Can England cause a World Cup upset?

The beauty of knockout rugby is that there is always an upset on the cards and an England win on Saturday could be one for the ages.

Can Maro Itoje and England's pack find a way to compete with a formidable Springboks squad?
Rugby World Cup 2023 17/10/23 11:27am

England's almighty RWC challenge vs SA: What game plan could succeed?

Ahead of England's Rugby World Cup semi-final vs South Africa, we look at their almighty challenge, and what areas they need to get right.

Rassie Erasmus expects England to have 'some beef' with South Africa ahead of their World Cup semi-final
Rugby World Cup 2023 17/10/23 7:50am

Erasmus predicts England XV and suggests 'beef' between sides

Rassie Erasmus expects semi-final opponents England to have "some beef" with South Africa due to their defeat in the last World Cup final.

Antoine Dupont returned from injury as France fell agonisingly short against the world champions
Rugby World Cup 2023 16/10/23 6:47am

Dupont criticises referee after France's Rugby World Cup exit

Antoine Dupont criticised the standard of refereeing after France crashed out of their home World Cup with a heartbreaking single-point defeat to South Africa.

Eben Etzebeth scored the match-winning try - after a first half sin-binning - as South Africa stunned hosts France to knock them out of the World Cup
Rugby Union 15/10/23 3:29pm

SA to face England in World Cup semi-finals after knocking out France

South Africa remain in the hunt to retain their Rugby World Cup title as they knocked out hosts France 29-28 in a titanic clash at the Stade de France.

Rugby Union 15/10/23 1:37pm

RWC quarter-finals: South Africa edge France in titanic tussle - as it happened

Relive all the updates from Sunday's Rugby World Cup 2023 quarter-final clashes as South Africa defeated France in a powerhouse clash after England edge Fiji in thriller.

Antoine Dupont will start for France vs South Africa in Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final
Rugby Union 13/10/23 10:39am

Dupont named to start for France vs SA in World Cup quarter-final

France's Antoine Dupont has been named to start vs South Africa in their World Cup quarter-final, three weeks after suffering a fractured cheekbone.

Scotland, Ireland and France face crucial Rugby World Cup weekends
Rugby Union 04/10/23 7:00am

RWC permutations: Scotland last chance, Ireland, France under pressure?

We look ahead to a crucial week of Rugby World Cup action, as Scotland and Italy face last chances, while Ireland, France and Fiji may be feeling pressure.

Only two teams out of Ireland, Scotland and South Africa can progress to the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals
Rugby Union 04/10/23 3:05pm

Rugby World Cup: How Scotland and Ireland can knock South Africa out

It is unlikely, but not impossible, that Ireland and Scotland can advance to the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, but the scoring will need to be just right.

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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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