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The 20 most-read Guardian sport articles of 2023

Including a host of live reports across a range of World Cups, we look back at out most-viewed pieces of 2023

The Guardian - UK

The year in World Cups: how South Africa won rugby’s battle of fine margins

Springboks and their inspirational captain, Siya Kolisi, won their three knockout games in France by a single point

The Guardian - UK

Red mist: Rugby’s leaders would do well to heed wise words of Wayne Barnes

The retired referee says ‘game needs to have discussion’ about current protocols regarding the all-too regular handing out of red cards

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Reece James: Chelsea captaincy proving to be a heavy burden as defender seeks advice

The right-back has been unable to stamp his authority on the squad as injuries and now a suspension limit his minutes

Evening Standard

How South Africa rose to the top of world rugby

South Africa's historic 4th Rugby World Cup win was a result of years of planning, left-field thinking, systemic change and a culture of winning. Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber's partnership led to the first black Test captain, Siya Kolisi, lifting the trophy twice. Their revolutionary shake-up of the system opened…

The Hindu

Captain Siya Kolisi says Springboks’ World Cup win was ‘for every South African’

The team received a rapturous welcome in Johannesburg on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Victorious Springboks arrive back to a heroes' welcome in South Africa

World rugby champions South Africa have arrived back in the country to a heroes’ welcome following a feat that saw them defend their title after beating New Zealand 11-12 in France

The Independent UK

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Rugby World Cup awards: the best player, the best match – our verdicts

From that monumental quarter-final weekend to Kurt-Lee Arendse’s wonder try and the emergence of Portugal, the Guardian’s rugby experts hand out their awards

The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup 2023 awards: Star player and coach, best match, biggest shock and more

Seven weeks of incredible rugby came down to one point in Paris and now Nick Purewal crowns his winners

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup: Siya Kolisi sends message of hope as Springboks’ higher purpose endures

Iconic captain hopes second successive Rugby World Cup win can prove an inspiration to people from similar backgrounds and have unifying impact in troubled nation

Evening Standard

Siya Kolisi’s legacy as rugby’s greatest leader will now live on forever

Kolisi joined Richie McCaw as the only two-time men’s Rugby World Cup-winning captain but his impact stretches far beyond the field

The Independent UK

South Africa deserve World Cup but teams’ approach needs to change

Fiji and Portugal should be proud while Ireland and France will have regrets but there has to be incentive for teams to vary tactics

The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup team of the tournament: Ben Earl, Damian Penaud and South Africa domination

The Boks claimed a record-breaking fourth Webb Ellis Cup and make over over a third of our team

Evening Standard

South Africa’s triumph unites a nation but all rugby can celebrate a World Cup of fine margins

A thrilling tournament in France reminded everyone of rugby’s qualities – and its faults

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Siya Kolisi’s South Africa understand the ties between team and people

Resolve separated the Springboks from the rest of the teams at the World Cup and no one epitomised it better than the captain

The Independent UK

Siya Kolisi hails departing South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber after World Cup win: ‘We love you’

Nienaber guided South Africa to back-to-back World Cup triumphs and is now bound for a role with Leinster in Dublin

Radio France Internationale

South Africa beat New Zealand to retain rugby union World Cup

For the third game in a row South Africa claimed a rugby match by a single point. After the 29-28 win over France in the quarter-finals and the 16-15 success against England in the semis, Saturday night's 12-11 nail-biter against New Zealand brought them the 2023 World Cup.

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup: Siya Kolisi revels in South Africa's incredible journey to record-breaking win

Influential skipper hails the unifying nature of the Springboks after they successfully defend their title in Paris

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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.

Evening Standard

Sam Cane: I'll live with Rugby World Cup final red card forever

Outgoing New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has criticised the officials after some key decisions in Paris showpiece

The Guardian - UK

Siya Kolisi inspires South Africa to keep finding point of difference

Narrow victories in all three knockout games show Springboks are masters of ending on the right side of small margins

The Guardian - UK

Sam Cane admits Rugby World Cup final red card will live with him ‘for ever’

Sam Cane said he is ‘going to have to live for ever’ with the heartbreak of his red card in his side’s one-point World Cup final defeat by South Africa

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup final player ratings: Pieter-Steph du Toit phenomenal as Sam Cane gets harsh lesson

All Blacks skipper's historic dismissal proves extremely costly as the Springboks prevail narrowly in pulsating final

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

Siya Kolisi echos Nelson Mandela as he calls on South Africans to unite and ‘make a better country’

Kolisi echoed Nelson Mandela in 1995 after their first World Cup triumph as he called for a divided South Africa to come together

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