New Zealand

Quotes of the Tournament - 'Sport can be cruel sometimes - I guess that's why we love it'

"I am very powerful but I do not yet control the weather. It is a bit above my pay grade."Argentina head coach Michael Cheika on whether he wanted rain for their semi-final "I made a little joke saying...

Ardie Savea named World Rugby Men's Player of the Year 2023

New Zealand number eight Ardie Savea has been crowned World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year in partnership with Mastercard, receiving the prestigious accolade at a star-studded World Rugby Awards...

World Rugby Awards - Pienaar (RSA) and Eales (AUS) on Siya Kolisi

Francois Pienaar, 1995 Rugby World Cup winning captain (South Africa) On Siya Kolisi and South Africa's RWC 2023 victory "Unbelievable. Siya is such an incredible human being and he has taken these opportunities...

South Africa: Rugby World Cup 2023 review

Abiding memory Who knows if France’s Thomas Ramos would have converted Peato Mauvaka’s try from the touch-line - a tournament-leading 21 conversions suggests there's a good chance - but Cheslin...

New Zealand: Rugby World Cup 2023 review

Abiding memory An unusually unfancied New Zealand dazzled throughout Rugby World Cup 2023, scoring a tournament-high 49 tries (19 more than any other side) and contributing to a dramatic final. The four-point...

RWC Finals Review: South Africa stand alone as four-time champions

Seven weeks ago, hosts France kicked off the tournament with a 27-13 victory over New Zealand. It was a match that was closer than the scoreline suggests, and one that set the tone for the tournament. This...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: New Zealand v South Africa

New Zealand reaction (head coach Foster, captain Cane, Lomax, Smith, Ioane. Whitelock)

MIXED ZONE Rieko Ioane, centre On his feelings losing by one point: "That's the harsh reality of footy. We've seen it throughout this tournament but to experience it at the final hurdle is pretty gutting....

South Africa win tense final to claim fourth Rugby World Cup

South Africa became the first nation to win four Rugby World Cup titles after holding off New Zealand in a dramatic final at Stade de France on Saturday. Four Handre Pollard penalties to two from Richie...

South Africa reaction (head coach Nienaber, captain Kolisi, Du Toit, Willemse, Kleyn, Fourie, Kriel, Pollard, Nche, De Allende)

MIXED ZONE Damian de Allende, centre On how it feels: "It's incredible. I don't think it has sunk in yet. It was a tough old test match. These past three games have been quite tough mentally for us,...