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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 Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2023

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 · Oct 28, 2023

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 Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023

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

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023

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.

AAP · Oct 28, 2023

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…

Radio France Internationale · Oct 28, 2023

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…

France 24 · Oct 28, 2023

Three-try hero Eva Karpani inspires Wallaroos win over France in WXV1

Australia’s rugby women stunned France in the WXV1 clash in Dunedin after frontrower Karpani scored three tries to inspire a historic victory

The Guardian - AU · Oct 28, 2023

Rugby World Cup final: The ultimate knockout scrap to lift the game's heavyweight title

South Africa and New Zealand are both out to make history in Paris tonight

Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2023

Is New Zealand vs South Africa on TV? Channel, time and how to watch Rugby World Cup final

Everything you need to know ahead of the final

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023