Lawrence Dallaglio column: Mega occasion in prospect as biggest titans collide in Rugby World Cup final The sport's greatest nations face off tonight in a World Cup final ding-dong Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2023
Strength and depth: how South Africa will look to put the squeeze on All Blacks In the two matches these sides have played this year, the team who came out of the blocks fastest ran out comfortable winners The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2023
‘We’ve come out of the fire’: All Blacks channel testing times for final flurry Veterans are ready for one last hurrah in Saturday’s World Cup final and will miss the camaraderie they have felt preparing in Paris The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2023
Foster v ‘Rasnaber’ final is chance for coaches to emerge from the shadows Ian Foster knows he is being replaced by the All Blacks after the World Cup but Jacques Nienaber’s Springboks role remains news to many The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2023
How to watch Rugby World Cup final for FREE: TV channel and live stream for New Zealand vs South Africa today The All Blacks and Springboks compete for the Webb Ellis Cup on a massive night in Paris Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2023
Pièce de résistance awaits as Rugby World Cup reaches its Parisian finale The winner of the final becomes the most successful team in World Cup history and New Zealand v South Africa rarely disappoints The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 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 27, 2023
‘People are going crazy’: rugby fever grips New Zealand in lead-up to World Cup final Anticipation builds across the country before the clash between the All Blacks and South Africa’s Springboks The Guardian - AU · Oct 27, 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 27, 2023
Mandela, Lomu and a Rugby World Cup final that went beyond sport On 24 June 1995, New Zealand and South Africa walked out at Ellis Park for a historic Rugby World Cup final. On Saturday in Paris they meet again The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023
New Zealand vs South Africa: All Blacks look to complete rocky journey back to the top in World Cup final The All Blacks were ranked fifth in the world as recently as last summer Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2023
South Africa out to inspire new generation in World Cup final against All Blacks The winner will be crowned the most successful nation in the tournament’s history. The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023
South Africa is the ultimate test for the All Blacks – a fixture that can create heroes Ian Foster’s side must match the Springboks’ physicality if they are to join the All Blacks legends of the past The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023
The scrum, shutting down Ardie Savea and three key areas that could decide World Cup final One of New Zealand and South Africa will become the first team to win the men’s Rugby World Cup four times when the two sides meet in the 2023 final. The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023
AAP · Oct 27, 2023 World Cup offers Foster redemptive end to ABs tenure Last year, a NZ Herald editorial called Ian Foster "a decent man out of his depth". He's now one match away from steering the All Blacks to a fourth World Cup.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2023 New Zealand recall Brodie Retallick for World Cup final against Springboks New Zealand have made one change to their team for the Rugby World Cup final against South Africa with Brodie Retallick replacing Sam Whitelock
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023 New Zealand explain line-up tweaks to combat South Africa’s bench impact All Blacks coach Ian Foster is confident his side can combat South Africa’s forward power
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023 Brodie Retallick wins second-row start for New Zealand in World Cup final The All Blacks have made one change from the side which thrashed Argentina in the semi-final.
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023 New Zealand make one change to team for World Cup final against South Africa Brodie Retallick replaces Sam Whitelock at lock in the sole change to the starting side
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023 Springboks take huge gamble on biggest stage of all By going for a 7-1 split of forwards to backs on the bench, South Africa are taking a huge risk against the All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup final
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023 Beloved vs unloved: Contrasting captains Kolisi and Cane collide in Rugby World Cup final Siya Kolisi is adored by Springboks fans while Sam Cane battles for affection from the All Blacks faithful but both skippers have the same goal in Paris on Saturday
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023 Handre Pollard given keys to No 10 as Springboks reveal Rugby World Cup final team Pollard replaces Manie Libbok at fly half and Faf de Klerk returns at scrum half for the crunch clash against the All Blacks in Paris
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023 The bold calls that saved Ian Foster and took All Blacks to brink of World Cup glory Known as ‘Foz’ by his New Zealand players, a heroic win in South Africa last year stopped a horrendous run after five losses in six games. Now, as Harry Latham-Coyle details, the 58-year-old stands one win away from joining the illustrious company of Graham Henry and Steve Hansen as World…
The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023 Beloved vs unloved: Contrasting captains collide in Rugby World Cup final Siya Kolisi is adored by Springboks fans while Sam Cane battles for affection from the All Blacks faithful but both skippers have the same goal in Paris on Saturday
The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023 Michael Cheika keeps the faith as he aims to end Argentina tenure on a high Los Pumas take on England in the Rugby World Cup bronze final on Friday evening before Cheika leaves his role as head coach