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Rassie Erasmus makes Siya Kolisi decision as South Africa captain confirmed for Ireland series

Erasmus had hinted that he might consider a new captain after Kolisi’s move to Racing 92 in France

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South Africa clinches fourth Rugby World Cup title with victory

In a historic Rugby World Cup final, South Africa emerged victorious as Handre Pollard's kicking prowess sealed a 12-11 win over New Zealand after Sam Cane...

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Saracens slump to latest defeat at Leicester amid Owen Farrell exit links

Sarries appear at a crossroads as Racing 92 look to complete shock swoop for former England captain

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Bath miss chance to start 2024 top of the Premiership after defeat at Leicester

Bath were left to rue a missed chance to move top of the Premiership table

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Record Sandy Park crowd see Exeter beat Leicester to extend remarkable home run

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Tommy Reffell’s hat-trick of tries sees Leicester thrash woeful Newcastle

Leicester 47-3 Newcastle: Still no victory this season for the visitors who remain bottom of the table

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South Africa stars on the ‘never-say-die attitude’ behind World Cup success

The Springboks won all three knockout matches by just one point.

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Rugby World Cup final player ratings: Pieter-Steph du Toit phenomenal as Sam Cane gets harsh lesson

All Blacks skipper's historic dismissal proves extremely costly as the Springboks prevail narrowly in pulsating final

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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

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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

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

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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.

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Is New Zealand vs South Africa on TV? Channel, time and how to watch Rugby World Cup final

Everything you need to know ahead of the final

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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.

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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

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Handre Pollard given keys to No 10 as Springboks reveal Rugby World Cup final team

Pollard replaces Manie Libbok at fly half and Faf de Klerk returns at scrum half for the crunch clash against the All Blacks in Paris

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Faf de Klerk and Handre Pollard to start for South Africa in World Cup final

The pair are the only two changes to the team which started the semi-final win over England.

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Jonny May backs ‘genius’ Steve Borthwick to crack the code of rugby with England

England went out on their shields in Saturday’s World Cup semi-final defeat by South Africa, losing 16-15 to a late Handre Pollard penalty.

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‘We are the bomb squad’: How South Africa’s not-so-secret weapon turned Rugby World Cup semi-final

The Springboks came from behind to dramatically beat England in Paris and had their uniquely-styled replacements to thank

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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

Tom Curry accuses South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi of racist slur during Rugby World Cup semi-final

Springbok star's World Cup final place in doubt amid racism row after England clash

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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 Independent UK

Steve Borthwick upbeat about England’s future after agonising World Cup defeat

Borthwick’s unfancied side led South Africa by nine points in the final quarter of their semi-final but lost 16-15.

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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

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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

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