After silencing their critics, the All Blacks reach a record fifth Rugby World Cup final
1 year, 2 months ago

After silencing their critics, the All Blacks reach a record fifth Rugby World Cup final

Associated Press  

PARIS — New Zealand started the Rugby World Cup with defeat to host France and a backlash of criticism. It feels like we’ve built nicely to this point.” Awaiting New Zealand in the final next weekend will be defending champion South Africa, which is also chasing title No. The most lopsided semifinal result since 1987 when eventual champion New Zealand beat Wales 49-6 started with an early penalty for Argentina’s Emiliano Boffelli after they wasted 14 phases in the first two minutes. The Pumas hit back with a 12-phase move that netted Boffelli’s second penalty kick but Mo’unga’s penalty made it 15-6 and flanker Shannon Frizell walked over for the third try on halftime. “Awesome team.” The only downer for New Zealand was Scott Barrett’s yellow card with 15 minutes left for a cynical ruck foul and yet their discipline was still impressive.

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Inside the All Blacks rebuild: how rugby’s greatest brand must regain its sheen
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Inside the All Blacks rebuild: how rugby’s greatest brand must regain its sheen

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How the All Blacks lost their invincible aura: Second best at the World Cup and a shock defeat by Argentina... but England must watch out for these three Kiwis
1 month, 3 weeks ago

How the All Blacks lost their invincible aura: Second best at the World Cup and a shock defeat by Argentina... but England must watch out for these three Kiwis

Daily Mail  

A cloak of invincibility surrounded the All Blacks for so long that it felt like their dominance would go on for ever. New Zealand's aura is being questioned as they head on their northern hemisphere tour The All Blacks were beaten in last year's World Cup final by South Africa to lose their crown A shock defeat to Argentina in …

New Zealand's Sporting Domination: A Historic Triumph in the Making
2 months ago

New Zealand's Sporting Domination: A Historic Triumph in the Making

Hindustan Times  

New Zealand's cricket team has achieved a historic victory over India in their first Test match, marking a significant moment in the country's sporting history. The men's team's triumph has been 36 years in the making, and they are aiming to achieve a double victory in the T20 World Cup final in Dubai. The women's team's victory in the Women's …

All Blacks hold on with 13 men to beat Wallabies 31-28 and retain Bledisloe Cup
3 months ago

All Blacks hold on with 13 men to beat Wallabies 31-28 and retain Bledisloe Cup

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — The All Blacks led 21-0 after 15 minutes but faltered badly in the second half, only just holding on with 13 men at one point to beat Australia 31-28 in the first Bledisloe Cup test on Saturday. New Zealand hasn’t scored a point in the final quarter of all four of their matches in the Rugby Championship this …

South Africa v New Zealand LIVE: Result and reaction Rugby Championship as Springboks mount late comeback
3 months, 3 weeks ago

South Africa v New Zealand LIVE: Result and reaction Rugby Championship as Springboks mount late comeback

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All Blacks will be focused on staying calm under Springboks pressure at Ellis Park
3 months, 3 weeks ago

All Blacks will be focused on staying calm under Springboks pressure at Ellis Park

Associated Press  

Discipline will be stressed by New Zealand when it faces South Africa at Ellis Park on Saturday in a rugby rivalry that never needs extra motivation. In the Rugby World Cup final in Paris last October, then-captain Sam Cane’s yellow card for head contact on Jesse Kriel was upgraded to an historic red. The Springboks started the season by playing …

New Zealand vs Argentina result: All Blacks stunned in Rugby Championship opener as Pumas pull off remarkable win
4 months, 1 week ago

New Zealand vs Argentina result: All Blacks stunned in Rugby Championship opener as Pumas pull off remarkable win

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England ends France’s dominance of under-20 world rugby
5 months ago

England ends France’s dominance of under-20 world rugby

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — England ended France’s run of three successive world under-20 rugby titles by overpowering the defending champion 21-13 in the final on Friday. England, up 7-6 after an error-ridden first half, pulled away with an irresistible scrum, Arthur Green’s try and three Sean Kerr penalties. Lock Joe Bailey barged over for a converted try and France …

Rugby World Cup final LIVE: All Blacks vs Springboks result and final score in Paris tonight
1 year, 1 month ago

Rugby World Cup final LIVE: All Blacks vs Springboks result and final score in Paris tonight

The Independent  

✕ Close South Africa players brought to tears after winning World Cup against New Zealand South Africa hung on to beat New Zealand in a tense 2023 Rugby World Cup final at the Stade de France in Paris, and in doing so they became the first men’s side to win the tournament for a fourth time. South Africa’s Bongi Mbonambi …

South Africa hold off New Zealand to win record fourth Rugby World Cup
1 year, 1 month ago

South Africa hold off New Zealand to win record fourth Rugby World Cup

Al Jazeera  

Defending champions kick their way to 12-11 win after All Blacks captain Sam Cane became first player to be red-carded in a final. South Africa produced a magnificent defensive display to edge 14-man New Zealand 12-11 in a compelling arm-wrestle of a Rugby World Cup final and win the Webb Ellis Cup for a record fourth time. Frizell did come …

New Zealand v South Africa player ratings: Pieter-Steph du Toit leads Springboks to Rugby World Cup glory
1 year, 1 month ago

New Zealand v South Africa player ratings: Pieter-Steph du Toit leads Springboks to Rugby World Cup glory

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New Zealand vs South Africa: What happens if Rugby World Cup final ends in a draw?
1 year, 1 month ago

New Zealand vs South Africa: What happens if Rugby World Cup final ends in a draw?

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Undisputed champions? Why New Zealand v South Africa is more than just the Rugby World Cup final
1 year, 1 month ago

Undisputed champions? Why New Zealand v South Africa is more than just the Rugby World Cup final

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Rugby World Cup: England hold on to edge Argentina in third place playoff
1 year, 1 month ago

Rugby World Cup: England hold on to edge Argentina in third place playoff

Firstpost  

England finish third in the Rugby World Cup for the first time, with champions South Africa facing New Zealand in Saturday’s final Captain Owen Farrell kicked 16 points for England as they clung on to beat Argentina 26-23 on Friday to claim third place in the Rugby World Cup. Farrell’s contribution helped 2003 winners England finish third in the tournament …

The greatest Rugby World Cup final? Huge expectations for All Blacks-Springboks showdown
1 year, 1 month ago

The greatest Rugby World Cup final? Huge expectations for All Blacks-Springboks showdown

News 18  

The ultimate Rugby World Cup final. Siya Kolisi, South Africa’s first Black captain and a trailblazer for his country, is likely playing his last World Cup game and hoping to be only the second skipper to lead a team to back-to-back World Cup victories — after New Zealand great Richie McCaw. Saturday night, 9 o’clock, is where it’s at.” NEW …

The greatest Rugby World Cup final? Huge expectations for All Blacks-Springboks showdown
1 year, 1 month ago

The greatest Rugby World Cup final? Huge expectations for All Blacks-Springboks showdown

Associated Press  

The ultimate Rugby World Cup final. Siya Kolisi, South Africa’s first Black captain and a trailblazer for his country, is likely playing his last World Cup game and hoping to be only the second skipper to lead a team to back-to-back World Cup victories — after New Zealand great Richie McCaw. Saturday night, 9 o’clock, is where it’s at.” NEW …

A history of New Zealand vs South Africa at the Rugby World Cup
1 year, 1 month ago

A history of New Zealand vs South Africa at the Rugby World Cup

Associated Press  

PARIS — A brief history of Rugby World Cup matches between New Zealand and South Africa before they meet again on Saturday in the final at Stade de France. 1995 final: South Africa 15, New Zealand 12, ET in Johannesburg At the end of apartheid, South Africa was readmitted to rugby and given two years to organize the World Cup. …

Springboks set an extra-big ‘bomb’ for New Zealand with unique tactics for Rugby World Cup final
1 year, 1 month ago

Springboks set an extra-big ‘bomb’ for New Zealand with unique tactics for Rugby World Cup final

Associated Press  

Jacques Nienaber said the Springboks considered the more traditional option of 5-3 and the slightly risky 6-2. Then they went 7-1 and all-in for the Rugby World Cup final and Nienaber’s last game as coach of South Africa. When South Africa first used the 7-1 split against New Zealand in a World Cup warmup in August, former Scotland coach Matt …

The Rugby World Cup final will be supercharged by one of sport’s greatest rivalries
1 year, 2 months ago

The Rugby World Cup final will be supercharged by one of sport’s greatest rivalries

Associated Press  

New Zealand and South Africa will contest Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final and bring one of sport’s most enduring, most intense rivalries to the ultimate stage for the first time in nearly 30 years. The All Blacks and the Springboks — with 102 years of games between them — have met in the Rugby World Cup final just once before, …

Rugby World Cup: England suffer agonising defeat thanks to South Africa’s gutsy call
1 year, 2 months ago

Rugby World Cup: England suffer agonising defeat thanks to South Africa’s gutsy call

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South Africa pulls off great escape to beat England and make Rugby World Cup final
1 year, 2 months ago

South Africa pulls off great escape to beat England and make Rugby World Cup final

Associated Press  

PARIS — The Springboks finally broke the English scrum, and once again their hearts, to reach the Rugby World Cup final and have a chance at back-to-back titles. But it only came in the dying minutes of another white-knuckle knockout game at this World Cup as replacement props Ox Nche and Vincent Koch produced a huge, desperate heave to win …

All Blacks destruction of Argentina delivers Rugby World Cup semi-final flop
1 year, 2 months ago

All Blacks destruction of Argentina delivers Rugby World Cup semi-final flop

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After they were written off early, Pumas and All Blacks meet in World Cup semifinal
1 year, 2 months ago

After they were written off early, Pumas and All Blacks meet in World Cup semifinal

Associated Press  

PARIS — Argentina and New Zealand weren’t supposed to get this far after losing their opening games at the Rugby World Cup. They have a history of overachieving at the World Cup.” Foster summoned left winger Mark Tele’a from purgatory to face an Argentina side which changed only its scrumhalf to play Gonzalo Bertranou in anticipation of a much faster …

New Zealand produces defensive masterclass to break Irish hearts in World Cup quarterfinal and set up Argentina clash
1 year, 2 months ago

New Zealand produces defensive masterclass to break Irish hearts in World Cup quarterfinal and set up Argentina clash

ABC  

New Zealand has put in a brilliant defensive performance to prevail 28-24 over Ireland in a titanic World Cup quarter-final, setting up a meeting with Argentina for a place in the final and destroying Irish dreams of a first world title. Key points: New Zealand held on, defending their line while a man down during a tense final period of …

New Zealand withstands Ireland comebacks to win Rugby World Cup quarterfinal classic
1 year, 2 months ago

New Zealand withstands Ireland comebacks to win Rugby World Cup quarterfinal classic

Associated Press  

PARIS — Wave after wave of Ireland’s green jerseys threw themselves at the New Zealand line with the clock ticking down and a Rugby World Cup semifinal at stake. “We’ve got memories of 2019 and slipping up in the semis so we’ve got to make sure that we’re in the house going for another big one.” Ireland goes home after …

Ireland faces weight of history and might of All Blacks in Rugby World Cup quarters
1 year, 2 months ago

Ireland faces weight of history and might of All Blacks in Rugby World Cup quarters

Associated Press  

PARIS — The weight of history on their backs. Judgement day for top-ranked Ireland comes on Saturday in a hugely anticipated Rugby World Cup quarterfinal showdown with the All Blacks in what is sure to be another heaving Stade de France bathed in shamrock green. Ireland is expected to as well on Saturday because it doesn’t hold any fear of …

Ireland confirms Rugby World Cup quarterfinal with All Blacks. England avoid upset, Wales lose star
1 year, 2 months ago

Ireland confirms Rugby World Cup quarterfinal with All Blacks. England avoid upset, Wales lose star

Associated Press  

PARIS — Top-ranked Ireland confirmed a Rugby World Cup quarterfinal after blitzing Scotland by six tries and 36-14 on Saturday. This one was never close as Ireland cruised to a 17th straight win — one win behind the tier one world record — and led 36-0 before Scotland’s two tries. England gathered its scrambled senses from 17-8 down against Samoa …

Ireland ready for All Blacks in Rugby World Cup quarterfinals after blitzing Scotland
1 year, 2 months ago

Ireland ready for All Blacks in Rugby World Cup quarterfinals after blitzing Scotland

Associated Press  

PARIS — Top-ranked Ireland underlined the burgeoning hype about it as the Rugby World Cup title favorite by reaching the quarterfinals on the back of four impressive pool wins. “The respect we have got for New Zealand is through the roof, and hopefully they have got a bit of respect for us.” Ireland blitzed Scotland by six tries to top …

The All Blacks are back! New Zealand score 14 tries to hammer Italy in World Cup rout
1 year, 2 months ago

The All Blacks are back! New Zealand score 14 tries to hammer Italy in World Cup rout

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France achieves statement win over New Zealand in Rugby World Cup opener
1 year, 3 months ago

France achieves statement win over New Zealand in Rugby World Cup opener

Associated Press  

PARIS — France’s players embarked on a lap of honor at Stade de France after ending New Zealand’s unbeaten run in the Rugby World Cup pool stage by 27-13 on Friday. “We’ve ticked a box.” France’s second straight victory against New Zealand at Stade de France, two years apart, also inflicted a second straight defeat on the All Blacks in …

France and All Blacks under immense pressure before Rugby World Cup opening night showdown
1 year, 3 months ago

France and All Blacks under immense pressure before Rugby World Cup opening night showdown

Associated Press  

It is debatable who is under the most pressure between France and New Zealand on Friday in their monumental Rugby World Cup opener that does and does not matter. New Zealand has beaten France in two World Cup finals. France’s only two wins gave New Zealand its two worst World Cup results. “You are at home with 67 million French …

France too strong for Australia in its final warmup match before hosting Rugby World Cup
1 year, 3 months ago

France too strong for Australia in its final warmup match before hosting Rugby World Cup

Associated Press  

SAINT-DENIS, France — France is ready for the Rugby World Cup. “Now it’s time for the competition, we need to improve on every level,” France coach Fabien Galthie said. Australia coach Eddie Jones said his squad “has a greater aim than this game.” “In terms of what we want to do for the World Cup, particularly our first game, we …

New Zealand rout Australia to seal Rugby Championship title defence
1 year, 4 months ago

New Zealand rout Australia to seal Rugby Championship title defence

The Independent  

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All Blacks make Rugby World Cup statement with dominant South Africa win
1 year, 5 months ago

All Blacks make Rugby World Cup statement with dominant South Africa win

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All Blacks dominance over Australia drains Bledisloe Cup of its prestige
2 years, 3 months ago

All Blacks dominance over Australia drains Bledisloe Cup of its prestige

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Rugby Championship: Aussies finish on a high, Pumas on a low
3 years, 2 months ago

Rugby Championship: Aussies finish on a high, Pumas on a low

Associated Press  

GOLD COAST, Australia — Andrew Kellaway scored three tries as Australia finished the Rugby Championship on a high with a fourth straight win, ensuring Argentina’s tumultuous, months-long tour ended without a victory in six tests. The Wallabies scored two first-half tries within eight minutes while Argentina lock Tomas Lavanini was in the sin-bin and added three more in the second …

All Blacks beat Argentina, return to top of rugby rankings
3 years, 3 months ago

All Blacks beat Argentina, return to top of rugby rankings

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — Even with a reshuffled backline and an entirely new forward pack from the previous week, New Zealand had enough firepower to beat Argentina 36-13 to overtake South Africa atop the world rugby rankings in an ominous warm-up for the 100th test between the two nations. With 11 changes to the starting XV from last week’s 39-0 win …

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