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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…

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

Steve Borthwick said he hoped England’s World Cup bronze medal could be a platform for future success after his side beat Argentina in the third-place playoff

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

The ‘bronze final’ at a Rugby World Cup is an outdated concept that no one wants to be involved with and hopefully England and Argentina are contesting the last one on Friday evening

Australian flyer Maddison Levi has been shortlisted for World Rugby's women's Sevens Player of the Year award.

The sport’s governing body, the Rugby Football Union and South Africa have all added fuel to the debate’s fire

England team-mates have rallied round the Sale flanker after World Rugby did not charge Bongi Mbonambi over alleged racist slur

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.

Steve Borthwick, meanwhile, has described World Rugby’s decision as ‘deeply disappointing’