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How South Africa rose to the top of world rugby

South Africa's historic 4th Rugby World Cup win was a result of years of planning, left-field thinking, systemic change and a culture of winning. Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber's partnership led to the first black Test captain, Siya Kolisi, lifting the trophy twice. Their revolutionary shake-up of the system opened…

The Hindu

Wheelchair rugby league is booming: it can open up new doors for the sport

England played France to an audience of thousands in Leeds, but the game is also thriving in Edinburgh, Cardiff and beyond

The Guardian - UK

Lawrence Dallaglio column: Innovation and expert gambles behind South Africa's World Cup glory

How the Springboks made it back-to-back triumphs on the biggest stage

Evening Standard

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Strange new worlds: can the Rugby World Cup live long and prosper?

The 2027 showpiece will not break new ground so making the US a rugby hotbed in 2031 is now an unlikely mission

The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup awards: The best player, match and moment from our writers in France

An epic final between the Springboks and All Blacks saw Siya Kolisi lead his team to a fourth men’s crown, Luke Baker and Harry Latham-Coyle reflect on a wonderful festival of rugby in France

The Independent UK

France bids adieu to World Cup as rugby chiefs impose new world order

For a tournament boasting innovations such as a panel of referees using videos to review whether a yellow card should be upgraded to red and a clock on the big screens around the stadiums to show the time remaining for a penalty or transformation to be kicked, it was pure…

Radio France Internationale

Titanic clashes, lopsided groups and future changes – 5 World Cup talking points

The World Cup in France has had plenty of thrills and spills.

The Independent UK

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Rugby World Cup: Siya Kolisi revels in South Africa's incredible journey to record-breaking win

Influential skipper hails the unifying nature of the Springboks after they successfully defend their title in Paris

Evening Standard

South Africa beat New Zealand in nail-biting World Cup final

South Africa beat the All Blacks 12-11 to win their record fourth Rugby World Cup title Saturday at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, a suburb just north of Paris. New Zealand fought hard but could not overcome captain Sam Cane’s red card, which reduced the All Blacks to 14 men…

France 24

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

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

England seek evolution not revolution behind six leaders after encouraging World Cup

A number of talented young players give England optimism, but a few problem positions will concern Steve Borthwick

The Independent UK

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

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

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The Guardian - UK

Pièce de résistance awaits as Rugby World Cup reaches its Parisian finale

The winner of the final becomes the most successful team in World Cup history and New Zealand v South Africa rarely disappoints

The Independent UK

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 - AU

‘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 Guardian - UK

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

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The Independent UK

Spectacular New Zealand vs South Africa final is just the start of rugby’s exciting ‘new era’

The Guardian - UK

Mandela, Lomu and a Rugby World Cup final that went beyond sport

On 24 June 1995, New Zealand and South Africa walked out at Ellis Park for a historic Rugby World Cup final. On Saturday in Paris they meet again

The Guardian - UK

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

Titanic clashes, lopsided groups and future changes – 5 World Cup talking points

The World Cup in France has had plenty of thrills and spills.

The Independent UK

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

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

Bundee Aki and Antoine Dupont among nominees for World Rugby Men’s Player of the Year

Eben Etzebeth and Ardie Savea also feature on a four-player shortlist

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