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The Latest Breaking News on Rugby Union

South Africa edge past New Zealand to win record fourth Rugby World Cup title

The Springboks outlast the All Blacks in heavyweight final to make it back-to-back crowns in Paris

Evening Standard

New Zealand v South Africa player ratings: Pieter-Steph du Toit leads Springboks to Rugby World Cup glory

All Blacks’ captain Sam Cane saw red as the Springboks edged out a nervy encounter in Paris

The Independent UK

South Africa edge New Zealand to win Rugby World Cup for record fourth time

All Blacks skipper Sam Cane was shown a red card for in the 28th minute for a dangerous tackle on Jesse Kriel.

The Independent UK

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South Africa beat New Zealand to win men’s Rugby World Cup final

South Africa have retained the Rugby World Cup after winning 12-11 against New Zealand who had captain Sam Cane shown a red card in the first half

The Guardian - UK

Jamie George demands ‘clarity’ over hybrid contracts for England players

The RFU wants to tie 25 players to the deals that will give Steve Borthwick greater control over frontline members of his squad.

The Independent UK

Jamie George explains how England must evolve from ‘strong foundations’ built at World Cup

England overcame a difficult build-up to the tournament to finish third in France

The Independent UK

Sam Cane red card: Why was New Zealand captain sent off against South Africa in Rugby World Cup final?

Cane collided with Jesse Kriel in the 29th minute of the Rugby World Cup final against the Springboks

The Independent UK

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What does a yellow card in rugby mean?

Players who receive a yellow card are sent to the sin bin

The Independent UK

How the incredible Barrett brothers rejuvenated the All Blacks

Beauden, Scott and Jordie Barrett are all set to start Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final for the All Blacks against the Springboks

The Independent UK

Edinburgh secure maiden Lions scalp as Ewan Ashman hero on debut

Ewan Ashman scored 14 minutes into his Edinburgh debut to seal their first-ever win over the Lions to make it two wins from two in the URC.

The National (Scotland)

England were ‘desperate to win’ after Tonga provocation – Shaun Wane

Tonga coach Kristian Woolf had questioned the refereeing of last week’s first Test before Matty Ashton’s double made the series secure.

The Independent UK

Exeter run riot against sloppy Sale

Henry Slade kicked 11 points for the hosts

The Independent UK

Jamie Shillcock keeps his cool to kick Leicester to dramatic victory over Bath

The Tigers fly-half converted a last-gasp penalty to complete an 20-point haul and seal a 24-25 win against Bath

The Guardian - UK

Matty Ashton at the double as England seal series win over Tonga

The Warrington full-back scored both tries in a 14-4 success in Huddersfield.

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Ashton double helps England set record straight with series win over Tonga

Matty Ashton’s two tries helped England to a 14-4 win over Tonga in Huddersfield and secure victory in the series with a game to spare

The Independent UK

Spectacular New Zealand vs South Africa final is just the start of rugby’s exciting ‘new era’

The All Blacks and Springboks can combine to produce sensational rugby, yet, Harry Latham-Coyle argues, the sport is poised for an uncertain future and must capitalise on new opportunities to inject greater revenue for both the domestic and international scene to thrive

The Independent UK

Undisputed champions? Why New Zealand v South Africa is more than just the Rugby World Cup final

The Rugby World Cup’s undisputed champions will be decided in Paris as South Africa face New Zealand, with Luke Baker telling the legendary story behind the sport’s greatest rivalry

The Guardian - AU

Kangaroos crush Kiwis to light fuse on Pacific Championship rematch

Australia beat New Zealand 36-18 at AAMI Park in a match that lights the fuse on the arch-rival’s rematch in next week’s Pacific Championship final

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The Independent UK

South Africa vs New Zealand: Who is the referee for the Rugby World Cup final?

English official Wayne Barnes will take charge of the final for the first time

AAP

Kangaroos thump Kiwis ahead of Pacific decider

The Kangaroos will take confidence into the Pacific Nations Championship decider next week after scoring six tries en route to a 36-18 victory over New Zealand.

Evening Standard

England: Planning for Six Nations has already begun, says Steve Borthwick

As soon as the final whistle on the semi-final blew, the head coach looked ahead

The Independent UK

England seek evolution not revolution behind six leaders after encouraging World Cup

A number of talented young players give England optimism, but a few problem positions will concern Steve Borthwick

AAP

Jillaroos' win streak ended by Kiwis in Pacific clash

Australia's seven-year winning streak has been ended by New Zealand, who shocked the Jillaroos 12-6 in their Pacific Championships clash in Melbourne.

Radio France Internationale

New Zealand and South Africa vye for boast of record fourth World Cup

Two old foes rejoin battle on Saturday night at the Stade de France for the most prestigious prize in international rugby union: the World Cup. New Zealand and South Africa have both claimed the Webb Ellis trophy on three occasions. New Zealand in 1987, 2011 and 2015; South Africa in…

France 24

All Blacks, Springboks vie for global supremacy in World Cup final

Three-time Rugby World Cup winners South Africa and New Zealand both have the opportunity to claim their fourth title on Saturday at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, a suburb just outside Paris. It's a fated matchup between two long-standing rivals from the Southern Hemisphere, each with different trajectories in…

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