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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

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…

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…

Handré Pollard is man of the match from the bench while George Martin, a surprise pick, was inspired in defeat

A late penalty from Handré Pollard gave South Africa a 16-15 win over England in the Rugby World Cup semi-final

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.

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

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

Winger Makazole Mapimpi suffered a fractured eye socket and cheekbone against Tonga