Siya Kolisi clutched the Webb Ellis Cup tightly and then raised it high after helping South Africa make Rugby World Cup history with a fourth title, earning himself a place among the greats as only the second captain to win it back-to-back. “It’s real for us, we care for each other, we care for our country.” It was a hard …
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 …
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 …
