The Latest Breaking News from Rugby World Cup

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 · Oct 30, 2023

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 Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023

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

The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2023

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 · Oct 28, 2023

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

Evening Standard · 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

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

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

South Africa beat New Zealand in nail-biting World Cup final

South Africa beat the All Blacks 12-11 to win their record fourth Rugby World Cup title Saturday at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, a suburb just north of Paris. New Zealand fought hard but could not overcome captain Sam Cane’s red card, which reduced the All Blacks to 14 men…

France 24 · Oct 28, 2023