Rennie's Kobe in finals danger after draw with Lupus Former Wallaby boss Dave Rennie's Kobe Steelers are almost out of finals contention after drawing with Brave Lupus Tokyo in Japanese club rugby. AAP · Apr 14, 2024
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 · Dec 28, 2023
Frizell scores four as Kobe Steelers succumb to Lupus All Black Shannon Frizell scored four tries as Toshiba Brave Lupus beat Kobelco Kobe Steelers 46-39 in former Wallaby coach Dave Rennie's first loss in Japan. AAP · Dec 24, 2023
Rennie to begin Japan rugby season with star recruits Ex-Wallabies coach Dave Rennie resumes club coaching when he guides Kobelco Kobe Steelers in the opening round of Japan Rugby League one this weekend. AAP · Dec 7, 2023
All change for All Blacks as Foster cut for Razor The All Blacks are at the end of an era with Ian Foster departing the side, along with several stars, after their World Cup final loss. AAP · Oct 30, 2023
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 · Oct 28, 2023
Sam Cane, Siya Kolisi and a tale of two captains at the heart of this Rugby World Cup final New Zealand 11-12 South Africa: Siya Kolisi and the Springboks secured their second successive World Cup crown as Sam Cane’s All Blacks came up just short in Paris The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023
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 · Oct 28, 2023
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 · Oct 28, 2023
‘We’ve come out of the fire’: All Blacks channel testing times for final flurry Veterans are ready for one last hurrah in Saturday’s World Cup final and will miss the camaraderie they have felt preparing in Paris The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2023
Pièce de résistance awaits as Rugby World Cup reaches its Parisian finale The winner of the final becomes the most successful team in World Cup history and New Zealand v South Africa rarely disappoints The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023
‘People are going crazy’: rugby fever grips New Zealand in lead-up to World Cup final Anticipation builds across the country before the clash between the All Blacks and South Africa’s Springboks The Guardian - AU · Oct 27, 2023
Rugby World Cup final is mouthwatering but leave bronze medals for the Olympics So after one close semi-final and one that was a skoosh, a doddle, as we say in Scots, we now have a Rugby World Cup Final that can only be… The National (Scotland) · Oct 25, 2023
Argentina waste potential to leave Michael Cheika with questions to answer The Pumas were demolished by the All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup semi-final The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Oct 20, 2023 Argentina 6 New Zealand 44: Jordan equals try record as All Blacks reach final New Zealand produced a masterclass against Argentina to reach their fifth Rugby World Cup final as Will Jordan equals try record.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023 All Blacks into World Cup final as Will Jordan leads demolition of Argentina New Zealand scored seven unanswered tries, including a Will Jordan hat-trick, as they dominated Argentina 44-6 in their World Cup semi-final
The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2023 Revitalised All Blacks aiming to slay World Cup demons of Yokohama Scrum-half Aaron Smith, a veteran of the 2019 semi-final nightmare, says New Zealand will not make same mistakes
The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2023 All Blacks dismiss favourites tag and look to erase World Cup ‘scars’ of 2019 New Zealand are anxious to avoid a repeat of their semi-final heartbreak of four years ago when they face an Argentina side who have beaten them twice in recent years
Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2023 Ireland 24-28 New Zealand: All Blacks prevail in Rugby World Cup epic as Irish quarter-final curse continues Argentina now lie in wait in Friday’s first semi-final clash in Paris as the Men in Green falter at the last-eight stage once again
Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2023 Ireland vs New Zealand: Bundee Aki keen to extend Paris party as Irish look to down Joe Schmidt and All Blacks The Irish fans have taken over Paris in recent weeks and will hope to celebrate a sixth win in nine matches against the All Blacks on Saturday
The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2023 Ireland scalp is the one the All Blacks want as they rediscover their mojo New Zealand need to mix up their game if they are to outsmart the savvy Irish in Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final
The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2023 Cam Roigard gets off to dream start in All Blacks’ demolition of Namibia A rampant New Zealand routed Namibia 71-3 for their first victory of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, but Ethan de Groot was shown a late red card
The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2023 Japan in mood to write new chapter of sporting romance against England A significant shock is brewing at this tournament and Japan have a rich history of providing huge World Cup upsets with England awaiting them on Sunday
France 24 · Sep 8, 2023 France defeat New Zealand All Blacks in historic Rugby World Cup opener Les Bleus defeated three-time Webb-Ellis Cup winners the All Blacks convincingly Friday evening at a sold-out Stade de France. Second-half tries by winger Damian Penaud and replacement fullback Melvyn Jaminet helped seal France's historic 27-13 victory.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023 Penaud inspires France to winning start at Rugby World Cup against All Blacks Thomas Ramos and Damian Penaud inspired hosts France to a stunning start with a 27-13 win over New Zealand in the first game of the Rugby World Cup