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The Latest Breaking News from the Rugby World Cup

Central Coast Springboks: champs, Fiji lock in Test

South Africa will play Fiji in Gosford before defending the Rugby World Cup in Australia, with both sides set to base themselves on the NSW Central Coast.

AAP · Sep 18

I was there: Red Roses lifted the Rugby World Cup with a roar like no other

A sell-out crowd for the final helped deliver a once-in-a-lifetime experience as England’s captain Zoe Aldcroft raised the trophy after defeating Canada

The Guardian - UK · Dec 28, 2025

Red Roses shortlisted for SPOTY team of the year

The nomination comes after England won the Rugby World Cup and Six Nations titles in 2025

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2025

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Red Roses legend Emily Scarratt retires from rugby

The 35-year-old won the Rugby World Cup twice including this summer’s tournament

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2025

Brazil aim to make waves at their first Women’s Rugby World Cup

Tournament debutants will make history as the first South American team to qualify, just 17 years after their first match

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2025

Wallaroos look for World Cup measure against Canada

Fresh off a defeat of USA, the Wallaroos are eyeing a first-ever win over Canada as they build toward the Rugby World Cup in three months.

AAP · May 22, 2025

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Top News · Feb 7, 2024

The moment a South African burglar touched the Rugby World Cup – and chose not to steal it

CCTV footage showed one of the criminals touch the Webb Ellis Cup, which South Africa won in France last month, and smile before walking away

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023

Rugby World Cup boosts ITV audience numbers, but advertising market 'remains challenging'

ITV today cheered the success of the Rugby World Cup in wooing audiences but warned that the advertising market “remains challenging” and is likely to be down 8% for the full year.

Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2023

South Africa declares public holiday to celebrate Rugby World Cup win

South Africa is still relishing its victory after Saturday's big win at the Rugby World Cup. President Ramaphosa has declared December 15 a public holiday and said that sports could unite a country. We speak to Will Mbiakop, head of the African Sports and Creative Institute about the economic returns…

France 24 · Oct 30, 2023

Cancer patient’s 200-mile cycle ‘shows what can be done’ despite chemo

Robert Seaward, 37, decided to cycle to Paris for the Rugby World Cup final after watching the Springboks defeat England last week.

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 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

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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 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 Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023

The Guardian view on the Rugby World Cup: a showcase for free televised sport

Editorial: Sacrificing mass exposure for cash from lucrative broadcasting deals is strategically short-sighted. Rugby should not follow cricket down that path

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023

England v Argentina LIVE: Result and reaction as England win Rugby World Cup 2023 third place play-off

England 26-23 Argentina: Tries from Ben Earl and Theo Dan help England finish third at the Rugby World Cup

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The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023

How ‘the best ever Scotland team to take the field’ fared at the Rugby World Cup

Scotland were unable to progress through a formidable group.

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 25, 2023

Michael Cheika keeps the faith as he aims to end Argentina tenure on a high

Los Pumas take on England in the Rugby World Cup bronze final on Friday evening before Cheika leaves his role as head coach

France 24 · Oct 23, 2023

Nigeria wins $11 billion damages appeal over failed gas deal

In tonight's edition: Nigeria no longer has to pay a multibillion-dollar fine over a failed gas deal. A London court has backed Abuja's appeal over damages. Also, we speak to the president of Rugby Africa about the prospects for the sport on the continent as South Africa powers through the…

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023

The sporting weekend in pictures

England’s hope of reaching the Rugby World Cup final were dashed, while football paid tribute to former Manchester United great Sir Bobby Charlton

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2023

Referee ‘won South Africa the game’, claims England great Lawrence Dallaglio

A place in the Rugby World Cup final slipped through England’s grasp

Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2023

New Zealand vs South Africa: Rugby World Cup final kick-off time, TV, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

The Webb Ellis Cup will be lifted as the All Blacks and Springboks collide in Paris showpiece

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