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Rugby World Cup team of the tournament: Who makes our XV?

South Africa and New Zealand provide a number of players to our composite XV

The Independent UK

New Zealand captain Sam Cane feeling ‘so much hurt’ after World Cup final defeat

Cane’s yellow card for a dangerous tackle on Jesse Kriel in the 28th minute of a dramatic clash at the Stade de France was upgraded to red.

The Independent UK

New Zealand captain Sam Cane opens up on Rugby World Cup ‘heartbreak’ after red card in final

The All Blacks’ captain was sent off in the first half for a dangerous tackle and watched on as his teammates battled to a one-point defeat by South Africa in Paris

The Independent UK

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New Zealand 11-12 South Africa: Rugby World Cup final player ratings

Pieter-Steph du Toit was immense for the Springboks while Will Jordan and Codie Taylor failed to fire for the All Blacks

The Guardian - UK

South Africa become kings of rugby with dramatic World Cup win over greatest rivals

New Zealand 11-12 South Africa: All Blacks captain Sam Cane’s first-half red card proved decisive as the Springboks became the first four-time winners of the men’s Rugby World Cup

The Independent UK

South Africa edge past New Zealand to win record fourth Rugby World Cup title

The Springboks outlast the All Blacks in heavyweight final to make it back-to-back crowns in Paris

Evening Standard

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

All Blacks’ captain Sam Cane saw red as the Springboks edged out a nervy encounter in Paris

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South Africa edge New Zealand to win Rugby World Cup for record fourth time

All Blacks skipper Sam Cane was shown a red card for in the 28th minute for a dangerous tackle on Jesse Kriel.

The Independent UK

South Africa beat New Zealand to win men’s Rugby World Cup final

South Africa have retained the Rugby World Cup after winning 12-11 against New Zealand who had captain Sam Cane shown a red card in the first half

The Guardian - UK

Sam Cane red card: Why was New Zealand captain sent off against South Africa in Rugby World Cup final?

Cane collided with Jesse Kriel in the 29th minute of the Rugby World Cup final against the Springboks

The Independent UK

Tenacious, cunning and courageous, but England are just outgrappled

Defeat against South Africa in the World Cup semi-final will hurt more than most as Borthwick’s side fall short of Paris miracle

The Guardian - UK

South Africa ruin France World Cup dream and set up England semi-final

Handrè Pollard’s penalty was the difference at the end of an epic match as champions South Africa edged past France 29-28

The Guardian - UK

South Africa spring half-back surprise for crunch France quarter-final

The Springboks have handed Manie Libbok and Cobus Reinach starts with Faf de Klerk and Handre Pollard on the bench

The Independent UK

Borthwick calls for more transparency over World Cup refereeing decisions

Steve Borthwick has called for more transparency over refereeing decisions at the Rugby World Cup while Eddie Jones says TV replays harm the spectacle

The Guardian - UK

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The National (Scotland)

Townsend expresses dismay at decision not to cite South African centre Jesse Kriel

The challenge on Scotland No 8 Jack Dempsey in the opening minute of Sunday’s World Cup clash in Marseilles has come under scrutiny.

The National (Scotland)

Rugby laws and refereeing already being shown up at World Cup

Just one round of matches gone and already the bungling blazerati of World Rugby are looking like complete and utter prats.

The Guardian - UK

Billy Vunipola set to return for England in World Cup game against Japan

England are ready to welcome Billy Vunipola back for their second World Cup match against Japan on Sunday and potentially offset the loss of Tom Curry

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup: Gregor Townsend bemoans refereeing ‘inconsistencies’ after Scotland bested by Boks

Scotland felt Jesse Kriel should have been punished for a head-to-head hit on Jack Dempsey during Sunday’s bruising Pool B encounter in Marseille

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The Independent UK

‘Ruining this World Cup’: TV presenter slams ‘grotesque’ refereeing as Wales beat Fiji

Matthew Carley’s refereeing came under scrutiny on an opening weekend of controversial decisions at the Rugby World Cup

Evening Standard

Tom Curry: England could contest red card amid Rugby World Cup ban threat

The National (Scotland)

Gregor Townsend frustrated by refereeing 'inconsistencies'

Springboks centre Jesse Kriel made head-on-head contact with Jack Dempsey in an attempted tackle in the first half.

The National (Scotland)

Gregor Townsend frustrated by referee 'inconsistency' against South Africa

Townsend provided his reaction after Scotland lost 18-3 to South Africa in their opening Rugby World Cup.

The Independent UK

Gregor Townsend frustrated by inconsistency after Jesse Kriel tackle goes unpunished in South Africa win

The Scotland head coach felt Kriel’s early head-on-head collision with Jack Dempsey merited punishment

The Independent UK

Finn Russell left bruised and beaten as Springboks blunt Scottish blade

South Africa 18-3 Scotland: The bruising Springboks delivered a World Cup setback to Gregor Townsend’s side

The Guardian - UK

South Africa’s Du Toit and Arendse break Scotland resistance for win

South Africa’s Jesse Kriel escaped punishment for a first-minute upright tackle as the world champions went on to beat Scotland 18-3

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