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

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It’s the two greatest rugby nations going head to head, with the winners becoming the first country to claim four men’s World Cups. On 24 June 1995, having recently returned from international exile following the long overdue downfall of apartheid, South Africa hosted the Rugby World Cup final at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. open image in gallery Nelson Mandela presenting Francois Pienaar with the World Cup trophy in 1995 is rugby’s most iconic image By now, the story is legendary. open image in gallery The Springboks have become the ultimate World Cup team When the lights shine brightest, South Africa know how to win games of knockout rugby.

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What makes South Africa the ‘mentality monsters’ of rugby
1 month, 2 weeks ago

What makes South Africa the ‘mentality monsters’ of rugby

The Telegraph  

Pieter-Steph du Toit, the formidable Springboks flanker, is renowned as a man of momentous deeds rather than words. South Africa had just edged out New Zealand 12-11 in Paris, completing a remarkable hat-trick of one-point wins to secure successive tournament victories. South Africa possess many desirable assets as a team: immense experience, cohesion, depth and a destructive scrum. Still, notwithstanding …

South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE: Latest score and updates as Kiwis win by 32 runs in Dubai
2 months ago

South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE: Latest score and updates as Kiwis win by 32 runs in Dubai

The Independent  

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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 …

Springboks obliterate Argentina to claim Rugby Championship title in style
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Springboks obliterate Argentina to claim Rugby Championship title in style

The Independent  

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Argentina edges South Africa 29-28 to take Rugby Championship to the wire
3 months ago

Argentina edges South Africa 29-28 to take Rugby Championship to the wire

Associated Press  

SANTIAGO DEL ESTERO, Argentina — Argentina kept its hopes of winning the Rugby Championship alive when it edged world champion South Africa 29-28 on Saturday to temporarily deny the Springboks their first title since 2019. South Africa will go into the match atop the table with 19 points with Argentina five points behind, needing maximum points to claim the Championship …

South Africa v New Zealand: Springboks and All Blacks collide again as rugby’s tectonic plates shift on and off the pitch
3 months, 2 weeks ago

South Africa v New Zealand: Springboks and All Blacks collide again as rugby’s tectonic plates shift on and off the pitch

The Independent  

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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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South Africa spring late shock on New Zealand to claim memorable victory in Johannesburg
3 months, 3 weeks ago

South Africa spring late shock on New Zealand to claim memorable victory in Johannesburg

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South Africa beats Australia 30-12 for second consecutive win in Rugby Championship
4 months ago

South Africa beats Australia 30-12 for second consecutive win in Rugby Championship

Associated Press  

PERTH, Australia — South Africa scored three second-half tries Saturday to hand Australia a second loss in two weeks, beating the Wallabies 30-12 in a rain-soaked Rugby Championship match. “It’s been an amazing two weeks coming down, getting two victories,” South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth said. It was a good squad this whole tour.” Japan-based South Africa utility back Jesse …

World champion Springboks seek first Rugby Championship title since 2019
4 months, 2 weeks ago

World champion Springboks seek first Rugby Championship title since 2019

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — South Africa has won two World Cup titles since it last lifted the Rugby Championship trophy in 2019. The All Blacks host Argentina later the same day in Wellington as the Southern Hemisphere nations enter a new phase of the rebuilding process that has followed the last World Cup in France in 2023 in which South …

India vs South Africa: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 final Barbados
5 months, 3 weeks ago

India vs South Africa: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 final Barbados

Al Jazeera  

The path to the T20 World Cup final has been difficult for varying reasons for India and South Africa, but glory awaits in Saturday’s final in Barbados. India and South Africa have made it to the T20 World Cup Final, each side undefeated through the group stage, the Super Eights and the semifinals. “You have to have an open mind …

South Africa’s huge win over New Zealand shows they can win the Cricket World Cup
1 year, 1 month ago

South Africa’s huge win over New Zealand shows they can win the Cricket World Cup

The Independent  

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NZ vs SA highlights, World Cup 2023: de Kock, van der Dussen, and bowlers help South Africa beat New Zealand by 190 runs
1 year, 1 month ago

NZ vs SA highlights, World Cup 2023: de Kock, van der Dussen, and bowlers help South Africa beat New Zealand by 190 runs

The Hindu  

Preview Even before the Men’s World Cup began, Wednesday’s clash was expected to be one of the highlights of the league stage. While New Zealand has consistently punched above its weight in the tournament, the C-word has been synonymous with South Africa ever since its World Cup debut in 1992. Add to that the fact that the Proteas have not …

ICC World Cup | New Zealand and South Africa cross swords in a key clash
1 year, 1 month ago

ICC World Cup | New Zealand and South Africa cross swords in a key clash

The Hindu  

Even before the Men’s World Cup began, November 1 clash was supposed to be among the matches to watch out for in the league stage. While New Zealand have consistently punched above its weight in the tournament, the C-word has been synonymous with South Africa ever since its World Cup debut in 1992. Add to that the fact that the …

NZ vs SA, World Cup 2023: Springboks win can inspire team to success, says van der Dussen
1 year, 1 month ago

NZ vs SA, World Cup 2023: Springboks win can inspire team to success, says van der Dussen

The Hindu  

For a country as racially and communally divided as - if not more than - any other nation, sport goes a long way beyond being just a passion for South Africa. “Obviously coming from a very divided background in the last 70 to 100 years, those sort of mindsets are still quite entrenched in a lot of communities and a …

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 stars on the ‘never-say-die attitude’ behind World Cup success
1 year, 1 month ago

South Africa stars on the ‘never-say-die attitude’ behind World Cup success

The Independent  

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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?

The Independent  

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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 defending Rugby World Cup title against All Blacks in rare final showdown
1 year, 1 month ago

Springboks defending Rugby World Cup title against All Blacks in rare final showdown

Associated Press  

PARIS — South Africa. One of the Springboks or All Blacks will take it again in Paris on Saturday when they collide in the Rugby World Cup final for the only the second time. The stakes are much, much higher, not just a first World Cup title for most on the field, but a possible second title for quite a …

Springboks set for rematch of day that ‘changed South Africa forever’
1 year, 1 month ago

Springboks set for rematch of day that ‘changed South Africa forever’

The Independent  

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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 2023 schedule: Final and third-place play-off fixtures, dates and kick-off times
1 year, 2 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2023 schedule: Final and third-place play-off fixtures, dates and kick-off times

The Independent  

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Rugby World Cup: South Africa to play New Zealand in final after beating England
1 year, 2 months ago

Rugby World Cup: South Africa to play New Zealand in final after beating England

Firstpost  

History will be made as whoever wins the southern hemisphere duel next Saturday will be the first team to lift the Webb Ellis Trophy for a fourth time. South Africa will play New Zealand in next weekend’s Rugby World Cup final after a late Handre Pollard penalty sealed a dramatic 16-15 win over England at the Stade de France on …

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

The Independent  

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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

The Independent  

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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 …

Understated England still seeks sweet revenge on the Springboks in Rugby World Cup semifinal
1 year, 2 months ago

Understated England still seeks sweet revenge on the Springboks in Rugby World Cup semifinal

Associated Press  

As much as England coach Steve Borthwick has insisted his team’s focus is on the right here, right now at the Rugby World Cup, there will be reminders of history everywhere against South Africa in their semifinal on Saturday. Borthwick will send 13 survivors of the 2019 Rugby World Cup final loss to the Springboks into their latest battle at …

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

The Independent  

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South African rugby teams included in Europe’s Champions Cup
2 years, 6 months ago

South African rugby teams included in Europe’s Champions Cup

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Three South African teams have been included in Europe’s top club rugby competition from next season, tournament organizers said on Thursday. “We now have an opportunity to also start rubbing shoulders with the top clubs from England and France.” Four South African teams were added to the URC last year after South Africa cut ties …

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