Rugby World Cup team of the tournament: Who makes our XV? South Africa and New Zealand provide a number of players to our composite XV The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2023
New Zealand captain Sam Cane feeling ‘so much hurt’ after World Cup final defeat Cane’s yellow card for a dangerous tackle on Jesse Kriel in the 28th minute of a dramatic clash at the Stade de France was upgraded to red. The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023
New Zealand captain Sam Cane opens up on Rugby World Cup ‘heartbreak’ after red card in final The All Blacks’ captain was sent off in the first half for a dangerous tackle and watched on as his teammates battled to a one-point defeat by South Africa in Paris The Independent UK · 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 become kings of rugby with dramatic World Cup win over greatest rivals New Zealand 11-12 South Africa: All Blacks captain Sam Cane’s first-half red card proved decisive as the Springboks became the first four-time winners of the men’s Rugby World Cup The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023
South Africa edge past New Zealand to win record fourth Rugby World Cup title The Springboks outlast the All Blacks in heavyweight final to make it back-to-back crowns in Paris Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2023
New Zealand v South Africa player ratings: Pieter-Steph du Toit leads Springboks to Rugby World Cup glory All Blacks’ captain Sam Cane saw red as the Springboks edged out a nervy encounter in Paris The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023
South Africa edge New Zealand to win Rugby World Cup for record fourth time All Blacks skipper Sam Cane was shown a red card for in the 28th minute for a dangerous tackle on Jesse Kriel. The Independent 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
Sam Cane red card: Why was New Zealand captain sent off against South Africa in Rugby World Cup final? Cane collided with Jesse Kriel in the 29th minute of the Rugby World Cup final against the Springboks The Independent UK · Oct 28, 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
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
South Africa spring half-back surprise for crunch France quarter-final The Springboks have handed Manie Libbok and Cobus Reinach starts with Faf de Klerk and Handre Pollard on the bench The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023
Borthwick calls for more transparency over World Cup refereeing decisions Steve Borthwick has called for more transparency over refereeing decisions at the Rugby World Cup while Eddie Jones says TV replays harm the spectacle The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Sep 14, 2023 Townsend expresses dismay at decision not to cite South African centre Jesse Kriel The challenge on Scotland No 8 Jack Dempsey in the opening minute of Sunday’s World Cup clash in Marseilles has come under scrutiny.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 13, 2023 Rugby laws and refereeing already being shown up at World Cup Just one round of matches gone and already the bungling blazerati of World Rugby are looking like complete and utter prats.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2023 Billy Vunipola set to return for England in World Cup game against Japan England are ready to welcome Billy Vunipola back for their second World Cup match against Japan on Sunday and potentially offset the loss of Tom Curry
Evening Standard · Sep 11, 2023 Rugby World Cup: Gregor Townsend bemoans refereeing ‘inconsistencies’ after Scotland bested by Boks Scotland felt Jesse Kriel should have been punished for a head-to-head hit on Jack Dempsey during Sunday’s bruising Pool B encounter in Marseille
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023 ‘Ruining this World Cup’: TV presenter slams ‘grotesque’ refereeing as Wales beat Fiji Matthew Carley’s refereeing came under scrutiny on an opening weekend of controversial decisions at the Rugby World Cup
Evening Standard · Sep 11, 2023 Tom Curry: England could contest red card amid Rugby World Cup ban threat Two similar incidents on opening weekend could form the basis of a challenge in Tuesday’s crucial disciplinary hearing
The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2023 Gregor Townsend frustrated by refereeing 'inconsistencies' Springboks centre Jesse Kriel made head-on-head contact with Jack Dempsey in an attempted tackle in the first half.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 10, 2023 Gregor Townsend frustrated by referee 'inconsistency' against South Africa Townsend provided his reaction after Scotland lost 18-3 to South Africa in their opening Rugby World Cup.
The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2023 Gregor Townsend frustrated by inconsistency after Jesse Kriel tackle goes unpunished in South Africa win The Scotland head coach felt Kriel’s early head-on-head collision with Jack Dempsey merited punishment
The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2023 Finn Russell left bruised and beaten as Springboks blunt Scottish blade South Africa 18-3 Scotland: The bruising Springboks delivered a World Cup setback to Gregor Townsend’s side
The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2023 South Africa’s Du Toit and Arendse break Scotland resistance for win South Africa’s Jesse Kriel escaped punishment for a first-minute upright tackle as the world champions went on to beat Scotland 18-3