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England will ‘grow into something brilliant’ after World Cup heartbreak

Head coach Steve Borthwick was proud of his players after the narrowest of 16-15 defeats to South Africa in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals

The Independent UK

Tenacious, cunning and courageous, but England are just outgrappled

Defeat against South Africa in the World Cup semi-final will hurt more than most as Borthwick’s side fall short of Paris miracle

The Guardian - UK

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

The Guardian - UK

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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…

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Springboks coach explains decision to controversially sub off Manie Libbok

Libbok was replaced at fly half by Handre Pollard after just 30 minutes of South Africa’s Rugby World Cup semi-final win over England

The Independent UK

Argentina vs England: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

England will wrap up their Rugby World Cup campaign tonight with the bronze final against Argentina.

Evening Standard

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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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

The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup 2023 schedule: Final and third-place play-off fixtures, dates and kick-off times

Everything you need to know as New Zealand and South Africa face off in the final of the 2023 Rugby World Cup

The Independent UK

England player ratings vs South Africa: Freddie Steward imperious as Owen Farrell leads from the front again

How we rated the Red Rose stars at the Stade de France

Evening Standard

England suffer agonising defeat after South Africa’s gutsy call delivers knockout blow

England 15-16 South Africa: Handre Pollard, sent on after Manie Libbok’s tough 30-minute display, delivered a clutch kick at the death to deny a brave performance from Steve Borthwick’s side

The Independent UK

England pack earn World Cup redemption but Springboks adapt to deliver new heartbreak

The humiliation suffered by the English forwards in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final was banished but they still couldn’t prevent a cruel semi-final defeat to South Africa in Paris

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

Pollard penalty breaks England hearts as South Africa reach World Cup final

A late penalty from Handré Pollard gave South Africa a 16-15 win over England in the Rugby World Cup semi-final

The Guardian - UK

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Jsoh McKay convinced Glasgow Warriors are well prepared for Leinster challenge

After missing the business end of last season with a broken foot, Josh McKay is more than ready for the competitive action to recommence.

The Independent UK

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

South Africa explain use of traffic light signals during Rugby World Cup

Springbok coaches hold up different coloured lights to send messages during the Rugby World Cup fixtures

The Guardian - UK

Jordan in a hurry to fulfil destiny and steer All Blacks to World Cup glory

The New Zealand winger was identified as a future star at school and is living up to that promise in spectacular fashion in France

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The Independent UK

Argentina waste potential to leave Michael Cheika with questions to answer

The Pumas were demolished by the All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup semi-final

The Guardian - UK

England and South Africa rugby fans gather around UK for World Cup semi-final

Pubs in south-west London, where many of the UK’s 200,000-plus South Africans live, are hosting viewing parties

The Independent UK

Will Jordan joins exclusive try-scoring club as New Zealand find the perfect ‘combination’

The silkily smooth wing scored a hat-trick against Argentina and moved level with Jonah Lomu, Bryan Habana and Julian Savea on a record eight tries at a single men’s tournament

The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

Students’ union bans men in blue shirts and chinos after ‘dangerous behaviour’

Ban follows ‘reckless, dangerous and incredibly irresponsible’ behaviour by male students on a night out

The National (Scotland)

Ian Foster does not care who New Zealand face in World Cup final

Ian Foster does not care who New Zealand face in World Cup final.

Evening Standard

England vs South Africa: Steve Borthwick's brutal honesty the key to Rugby World Cup success

The man behind the desk in press conferences betrays precious little of his personality

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