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
How the incredible Barrett brothers rejuvenated the All Blacks Beauden, Scott and Jordie Barrett are all set to start Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final for the All Blacks against the Springboks The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023
New Zealand v South Africa LIVE: Rugby World Cup final score and result as Springboks beat All Blacks in Paris The Springboks won a historic fourth Rugby World Cup with a tense one-point victory over the All Blacks in Paris The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023
Undisputed champions? Why New Zealand v South Africa is more than just the Rugby World Cup final The Rugby World Cup’s undisputed champions will be decided in Paris as South Africa face New Zealand, with Luke Baker telling the legendary story behind the sport’s greatest rivalry The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023
Borthwick’s England job begins now with a team only just starting out England had grit, smarts, a set piece and a screw-you attitude so third place was fair – but there is real promise in the next generation The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2023
All Blacks, Springboks vie for global supremacy in World Cup final Three-time Rugby World Cup winners South Africa and New Zealand both have the opportunity to claim their fourth title on Saturday at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, a suburb just outside Paris. It's a fated matchup between two long-standing rivals from the Southern Hemisphere, each with different trajectories in… France 24 · 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
Foster v ‘Rasnaber’ final is chance for coaches to emerge from the shadows Ian Foster knows he is being replaced by the All Blacks after the World Cup but Jacques Nienaber’s Springboks role remains news to many The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2023
'We did have luck on our side...': Temba Bavuma on one-wicket victory over Pakistan NEW DELHI: South Africa's cricket team, led by captain Temba Bavuma, managed to secure a heart-stopping one-wicket victory over Pakistan in an electrifying World Cup encounter. Bavuma candidly admitted the role of luck in their triumph, stating, "I do think we could have shown a lot more of a clinical… The Times of India · Oct 28, 2023
Borthwick must introduce attacking ambition to lift England to next level Risk-free rugby has taken England to third place at the World Cup but Steve Borthwick’s limited gameplan will not cut it against the elite teams The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023
South Africa eyes another glory at Rugby world Cup final in Paris Clash of the Titans! This Saturday, South Africa will face New Zeland during the Rugby World Cup final. A repeat of 1995 final But if the Springboks are hoping for the same outcome with a fourh title, they are far from underestimating their adversaries. France 24 · Oct 27, 2023
Undisputed champions? Why New Zealand v South Africa is more than just the Rugby World Cup final The Rugby World Cup’s undisputed champions will be decided in Paris as South Africa face New Zealand, with Luke Baker telling the legendary story behind the sport’s greatest rivalry The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023
Wales vs England referee: Who is Six Nations official Nic Berry? Australian Berry will officiate the round five clash The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Oct 27, 2023 ‘People are going crazy’: rugby fever grips New Zealand in lead-up to World Cup final Anticipation builds across the country before the clash between the All Blacks and South Africa’s Springboks
The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023 South Africa out to inspire new generation in World Cup final against All Blacks The winner will be crowned the most successful nation in the tournament’s history.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023 South Africa is the ultimate test for the All Blacks – a fixture that can create heroes Ian Foster’s side must match the Springboks’ physicality if they are to join the All Blacks legends of the past
The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023 The scrum, shutting down Ardie Savea and three key areas that could decide World Cup final One of New Zealand and South Africa will become the first team to win the men’s Rugby World Cup four times when the two sides meet in the 2023 final.
AAP · Oct 27, 2023 World Cup offers Foster redemptive end to ABs tenure Last year, a NZ Herald editorial called Ian Foster "a decent man out of his depth". He's now one match away from steering the All Blacks to a fourth World Cup.
Evening Standard · Oct 26, 2023 Courtney Lawes: Why all-action hero will go down as one of England's very best A lineout natural, destructive tackler and breakdown master, retiring lock has been a fiend on the field but a friend to all off it
The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2023 World Rugby in reputational minefield with call on Curry and Mbonambi incident The sport’s governing body, the Rugby Football Union and South Africa have all added fuel to the debate’s fire
Evening Standard · Oct 26, 2023 South Africa dismiss fears over Rugby World Cup final selection gamble The Springboks believe they have sufficient cover for returning scrum-half Faf de Klerk despite naming a 7-1 bench split for New Zealand showdown
The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 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 Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023 Springboks take huge gamble on biggest stage of all By going for a 7-1 split of forwards to backs on the bench, South Africa are taking a huge risk against the All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup final
The Independent 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.