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South Africa’s Heinrich Klaasen inspired by Boks’ glory for Australia semi-final

South Africa’s Heinrich Klaasen says seeing the Springboks retain the Rugby World Cup in France last month has inspired the nation’s cricketers

The Guardian - UK

World Cup final referee Wayne Barnes wants action on ‘vile’ social media abuse

The Rugby World Cup final referee, Wayne Barnes, has described social media abuse towards him as “vile” and called for trolls to be held to account.

The Guardian - UK

Wayne Barnes details how social media abuse ‘crossed the line’ after Rugby World Cup final

The record-setting English referee has called for more action to be taken against those sending abuse to officials

The Independent UK

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Black Ferns, Red Roses, red cards and red faces

Rugby writer Adam Julian sums up the first Women's XV international tournament - and examines how the Black Ferns find themselves once again so far behind England

Newsroom.co.nz

Sam Cane handed ban after Rugby World Cup final red card

The New Zealand captain was sent off during his side’s defeat to South Africa at the Stade de France

The Independent UK

Wayne Barnes announces retirement after refereeing Rugby World Cup final

The 44-year-old’s officiated in 111 Tests and he said it was ‘clearly the right time’ for him to retire after overseeing the match between New Zealand and South Africa

The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup final referee Wayne Barnes announces retirement

The English official cited family reasons for his decision.

The Independent UK

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Rugby World Cup final referee Wayne Barnes retires to 'spend more time with family'

English official, 44, calls time on prestigious 18-year career in game

Evening Standard

Strange new worlds: can the Rugby World Cup live long and prosper?

The 2027 showpiece will not break new ground so making the US a rugby hotbed in 2031 is now an unlikely mission

The Guardian - UK

South Africa declares public holiday after ‘momentous’ Rugby World Cup win

Springboks clinch record fourth Rugby World Cup over New Zealand

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup awards: the best player, the best match – our verdicts

From that monumental quarter-final weekend to Kurt-Lee Arendse’s wonder try and the emergence of Portugal, the Guardian’s rugby experts hand out their awards

The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup 2023 awards: Star player and coach, best match, biggest shock and more

Seven weeks of incredible rugby came down to one point in Paris and now Nick Purewal crowns his winners

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup: Siya Kolisi sends message of hope as Springboks’ higher purpose endures

Iconic captain hopes second successive Rugby World Cup win can prove an inspiration to people from similar backgrounds and have unifying impact in troubled nation

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup: South Africa government appears to mock Tom Curry racism storm during celebrations

The official statement included the line 'the Webb Ellis is in South Africa’s kant'

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Siya Kolisi’s legacy as rugby’s greatest leader will now live on forever

Kolisi joined Richie McCaw as the only two-time men’s Rugby World Cup-winning captain but his impact stretches far beyond the field

The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup final referee Wayne Barnes got death threats, wife says

Wayne Barnes received death threats over his refereeing of the Rugby World Cup final, his wife has said

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup team of the tournament: Ben Earl, Damian Penaud and South Africa domination

The Boks claimed a record-breaking fourth Webb Ellis Cup and make over over a third of our team

The Independent UK

5 standout matches of the Rugby World Cup finals in France

It was a memorable tournament in France.

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The Guardian - AU

For All Blacks fans, a Rugby World Cup miracle reignited hope – and then snuffed it out

At the Jack Hackett sports bar in Wellington, New Zealand fans balanced on the edge of anxiety and hope all the way until the final whistle

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup: Siya Kolisi revels in South Africa's incredible journey to record-breaking win

Influential skipper hails the unifying nature of the Springboks after they successfully defend their title in Paris

Evening Standard

Sam Cane: I'll live with Rugby World Cup final red card forever

Outgoing New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has criticised the officials after some key decisions in Paris showpiece

The Independent UK

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

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

Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - UK

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

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