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
Sam Cane, Siya Kolisi and a tale of two captains at the heart of this Rugby World Cup final New Zealand 11-12 South Africa: Siya Kolisi and the Springboks secured their second successive World Cup crown as Sam Cane’s All Blacks came up just short in Paris 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 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
Spectacular New Zealand vs South Africa final is just the start of rugby’s exciting ‘new era’ The All Blacks and Springboks can combine to produce sensational rugby, yet, Harry Latham-Coyle argues, the sport is poised for an uncertain future and must capitalise on new opportunities to inject greater revenue for both the domestic and international scene to thrive The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023
New Zealand and South Africa vye for boast of record fourth World Cup 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… Radio France Internationale · Oct 28, 2023
Rugby World Cup final: The ultimate knockout scrap to lift the game's heavyweight title South Africa and New Zealand are both out to make history in Paris tonight Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2023
Spectacular New Zealand vs South Africa final is just the start of rugby’s exciting ‘new era’ The All Blacks and Springboks can combine to produce sensational rugby, yet, Harry Latham-Coyle argues, the sport is poised for an uncertain future and must capitalise on new opportunities to inject greater revenue for both the domestic and international scene to thrive The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023
Nervous Nienaber and Kolisi raise stakes for game of Springboks’ lives South Africa are gambling on their team selection for the World Cup final with the defending champions leaving nothing to chance against New Zealand The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2023
Maro Itoje praises ‘courageous’ Tom Curry for reporting Mbongeni Mbonambi World Rugby has closed its investigation into allegations the South Africa hooker called England’s Curry a “white c***” in the World Cup semi-final. The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023
Beloved vs unloved: Contrasting captains Kolisi and Cane collide in Rugby World Cup final Siya Kolisi is adored by Springboks fans while Sam Cane battles for affection from the All Blacks faithful but both skippers have the same goal in Paris on Saturday The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023
RFU ‘deeply disappointed’ as World Rugby closes case against Mbongeni Mbonambi England’s Tom Curry alleged South Africa hooker Mbonambi had racially abused him during Saturday’s World Cup semi-final. The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023 World Rugby confirm ruling over Tom Curry racial slur allegation against Bongi Mbonambi Springboks hooker Mbonambi had been accused of making a comment towards Curry in the semi-final win over England last Saturday
The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023 Beloved vs unloved: Contrasting captains collide in Rugby World Cup final Siya Kolisi is adored by Springboks fans while Sam Cane battles for affection from the All Blacks faithful but both skippers have the same goal in Paris on Saturday
Radio France Internationale · Oct 22, 2023 South Africa skipper Kolisi hails 'special coach' Nienaber Only a handful in world rugby can rival Siya Kolisi's stature as a player and his renown: the first Black man to captain the South Africa national rugby union team in its 126-year history and the third after François Pienaar and John Smit to lead the side to the World…
Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2023 Rugby World Cup: Steve Borthwick upbeat about England's future after brave South Africa defeat Borthwick will get complete backing from the RFU for the start of a new World Cup cycle
The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2023 Dominant England played the game of their lives. And South Africa still won Steve Borthwick’s side were superior in the Rugby World Cup semi-final, but that counted for little on a night of twisted logic
Radio France Internationale · 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…
The Guardian - UK · 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
Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2023 England 15-16 South Africa: Springboks break English hearts with late win in Rugby World Cup classic England beaten despite leading for most of semi-final in Paris
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023 The two sides of Rassie Erasmus, the puppet master pulling South Africa’s strings at Rugby World Cup Director of rugby Erasmus again has his team on the brink of World Cup glory after coaching them to victory in 2019
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023 Springboks desperate to deny favourites tag but reality set to bite England South Africa have been downplaying England’s underdog status in the pre-match mind games ahead of Saturday’s Rugby World Cup semi-final
Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2023 Topsy Ojo column: South Africa know where they came from - and that lifts the pressure Inspired Springboks embrace the big-game cauldron with support back home