Referee ‘won South Africa the game’, claims England great Lawrence Dallaglio A place in the Rugby World Cup final slipped through England’s grasp The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2023
Tom Curry accuses South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi of racist slur during Rugby World Cup semi-final Springbok star's World Cup final place in doubt amid racism row after England clash Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2023
Tom Curry accuses South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi of using racial slur The England flanker Tom Curry alleged to the referee during his side’s defeat by South Africa on Saturday that he was racially abused by Bongi Mbonambi The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2023
Rugby World Cup: Steve Borthwick upbeat about England's future after brave South Africa defeat Borthwick will get complete backing from the RFU for the start of a new World Cup cycle Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2023
England will ‘grow into something brilliant’ after World Cup heartbreak Head coach Steve Borthwick was proud of his players after the narrowest of 16-15 defeats to South Africa in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023
Tenacious, cunning and courageous, but England are just outgrappled Defeat against South Africa in the World Cup semi-final will hurt more than most as Borthwick’s side fall short of Paris miracle The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2023
Dominant England played the game of their lives. And South Africa still won Steve Borthwick’s side were superior in the Rugby World Cup semi-final, but that counted for little on a night of twisted logic The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2023
South Africa edge past England to set up World Cup final with New Zealand For the second week running South Africa saw off an opponent at the rugby union World Cup by a solitary point. Last Sunday evening at the Stade de France, the defending champions held off France's late flurry to reach the semi-final. And on Saturday night at the same venue, they… Radio France Internationale · Oct 21, 2023
Springboks coach explains decision to controversially sub off Manie Libbok Libbok was replaced at fly half by Handre Pollard after just 30 minutes of South Africa’s Rugby World Cup semi-final win over England The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023
Argentina vs England: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today England will wrap up their Rugby World Cup campaign tonight with the bronze final against Argentina. Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2023
New Zealand vs South Africa: Rugby World Cup final kick-off time, TV, team news, lineups, venue, odds today The Webb Ellis Cup will be lifted as the All Blacks and Springboks collide in Paris showpiece Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2023
England 15-16 South Africa: Rugby World Cup semi-final player ratings Handré Pollard is man of the match from the bench while George Martin, a surprise pick, was inspired in defeat The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2023
Rugby World Cup 2023 schedule: Final and third-place play-off fixtures, dates and kick-off times Everything you need to know as New Zealand and South Africa face off in the final of the 2023 Rugby World Cup The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023
England player ratings vs South Africa: Freddie Steward imperious as Owen Farrell leads from the front again How we rated the Red Rose stars at the Stade de France Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2023
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023 England suffer agonising defeat after South Africa’s gutsy call delivers knockout blow England 15-16 South Africa: Handre Pollard, sent on after Manie Libbok’s tough 30-minute display, delivered a clutch kick at the death to deny a brave performance from Steve Borthwick’s side
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023 England pack earn World Cup redemption but Springboks adapt to deliver new heartbreak The humiliation suffered by the English forwards in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final was banished but they still couldn’t prevent a cruel semi-final defeat to South Africa in Paris
Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2023 England 15-16 South Africa: Springboks break English hearts with late win in Rugby World Cup classic England beaten despite leading for most of semi-final in Paris
The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2023 Pollard penalty breaks England hearts as South Africa reach World Cup final A late penalty from Handré Pollard gave South Africa a 16-15 win over England in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
The National (Scotland) · Oct 21, 2023 Jsoh McKay convinced Glasgow Warriors are well prepared for Leinster challenge After missing the business end of last season with a broken foot, Josh McKay is more than ready for the competitive action to recommence.
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023 The two sides of Rassie Erasmus, the puppet master pulling South Africa’s strings at Rugby World Cup Director of rugby Erasmus again has his team on the brink of World Cup glory after coaching them to victory in 2019
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023 South Africa explain use of traffic light signals during Rugby World Cup Springbok coaches hold up different coloured lights to send messages during the Rugby World Cup fixtures
The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2023 Jordan in a hurry to fulfil destiny and steer All Blacks to World Cup glory The New Zealand winger was identified as a future star at school and is living up to that promise in spectacular fashion in France
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023 Argentina waste potential to leave Michael Cheika with questions to answer The Pumas were demolished by the All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2023 England and South Africa rugby fans gather around UK for World Cup semi-final Pubs in south-west London, where many of the UK’s 200,000-plus South Africans live, are hosting viewing parties
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023 Will Jordan joins exclusive try-scoring club as New Zealand find the perfect ‘combination’ The silkily smooth wing scored a hat-trick against Argentina and moved level with Jonah Lomu, Bryan Habana and Julian Savea on a record eight tries at a single men’s tournament