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South Africa beat New Zealand to retain rugby union World Cup

For the third game in a row South Africa claimed a rugby match by a single point. After the 29-28 win over France in the quarter-finals and the 16-15 success against England in the semis, Saturday night's 12-11 nail-biter against New Zealand brought them the 2023 World Cup.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 28, 2023

New Zealand 11-12 South Africa: Rugby World Cup final player ratings

Pieter-Steph du Toit was immense for the Springboks while Will Jordan and Codie Taylor failed to fire for the All Blacks

The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2023

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 · Oct 28, 2023

‘Players should be incredibly proud’: Borthwick praises England after defeat

Steve Borthwick believes England’s World Cup heartbreak can be the making of his side after their agonising 16-15 semi-final defeat by South Africa

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

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

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 Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2023

‘There’s going to be beef’: Pollard expects England to be ‘ruthless’ against Springboks

Handré Pollard expects England to take their intensity and physicality to a “whole new level” in Saturday’s World Cup semi-final but the South Africa flyhalf insists the reigning champions are ready for it.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2023

South Africa ruin France World Cup dream and set up England semi-final

Handrè Pollard’s penalty was the difference at the end of an epic match as champions South Africa edged past France 29-28

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2023

France and South Africa prepare to collide in Rugby World Cup quarter-final

Hosts take on the champions with team selection and playing styles confounding expectations

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2023