New Zealand

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,...

Rugby World Cup 2023 final preview: New Zealand v South Africa

 Everything you need to know about New Zealand v South Africa in the Rugby World Cup 2023 final at Stade de France, on Saturday, 28 October. The two three-time champions and the current top two men’s...

RWC Match Day Programme New Zealand vs South Africa

In a tournament where the praises of the north were sung far and wide. Echoes of a first Northern Hemisphere victory since the heroics of Johnny Wilkinson's Engand side in 2003. However, much like most...

Justin Tipuric inspires Ospreys to narrow victory over Zebre Parma

Justin Tipuric was at his trademark, brilliant best as Ospreys bagged their first victory of this season’s United Rugby Championship with a 34-31 win over Zebre Parma at the Swansea.com Stadium. The...

RWC Match Day Programme: Argentina vs England - Bronze Final

The penultimate fixture is upon us. After many did not give them a chance going into the tournament, England shocked many by advancing all the way to the semi-final, only to narrowly lose to the defending...

Bundee aki signs contract extension

The IRFU (Irish Rugby Football Union) and Connacht Rugby are delighted to announce that Bundee Aki has signed a new contract and will remain with Connacht until the end of the 2024/25 season. Aki signed...

New Zealand v South Africa - Five key contests in RWC 2023 final

Five key battles as New Zealand and South Africa both target a record fourth Rugby World Cup victory in the final at Stade de France on Saturday, 28 October. If Jordan’s try-scoring prowess before...