South Africa's Siya Kolisi lifts The Webb Ellis Cup as they celebrate winning the World Cup final on October 28, 2023
South Africa defend World Cup crown against 14-man New Zealand
South Africa make it back-to-back Rugby World Cup triumphs and clinch a record fourth crown with a 12-11 win over New Zealand at the Stade de France.
Oct 28, 21:03
 New Zealand's Beauden Barrett and Will Jordan celebrate with teammates after the match on October 18, 2023
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Oct 18, 22:10
 New Zealand's Ardie Savea celebrates scoring their second try on October 14, 2023
Ireland's quarter-final curse continues in absorbing New Zealand defeat
Ireland's World Cup quarter-final curse is prolonged in heartbreaking circumstances as the world's top-ranked nation lose 24-28 to New Zealand at the Stade de France.
Oct 14, 20:50
 Ireland's Mack Hansen celebrates after the match on September 23, 2023
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Oct 12, 23:12
 New Zealand's Richie Mo'unga celebrates scoring their second try with teammates Damian McKenzie and Will Jordan on October 5, 2023
Damian McKenzie magic helps New Zealand qualify for quarter-finals
Damian McKenzie stars as New Zealand beat Uruguay 73-0 to book their place in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 5, 20:48
 New Zealand's Mark Telea celebrates scoring their second try with teammates on September 8, 2023
Preview:New Zealand vs. Namibia - prediction, team news, lineups
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Sep 14, 18:47
 France's Damian Penaud celebrates scoring their first try with Gael Fickou and teammates on September 8, 2023
France defeat New Zealand in World Cup opener
Rugby World Cup hosts France start Pool A as they mean to go on with a thrilling 27-13 win over New Zealand at the Stade de France.
Sep 8, 21:08
 France players celebrate after the match on August 27, 2023
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Sep 6, 20:21
 New Zealand players celebrate after winning the match in August 2022
Preview:New Zealand vs. South Africa - prediction, team news, lineups
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Aug 23, 22:55
 Australia's Marika Koroibete celebrates with teammates after scoring their first try on July 8, 2023
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Jul 27, 21:40
 New Zealand's Rieko Ioane scores their third try on November 19, 2022
Preview:New Zealand vs. South Africa - prediction, team news, lineups
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Jul 13, 22:09
 New Zealand's Rieko Ioane scores their third try on November 19, 2022
Preview:Argentina vs. New Zealand - prediction, team news, lineups
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Jul 7, 00:54
 New Zealand players celebrate with the Freedom Cup trophy after winning the match in August 2022
New Zealand hammer Australia to move to brink of Rugby Championship title
New Zealand hammer Australia 40-14 at Eden Park, leaving them on the brink of Rugby Championship glory with South Africa needing to beat Argentina by 39 points to pip them to the title.
Sep 24, 09:05
 South Africa's Makazole Mapimpi celebrates scoring their second try in November 2021
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Sep 15, 19:11
 New Zealand players celebrate after winning the match in August 2022
New Zealand break Australia hearts with dramatic last-gasp win
New Zealand secure a controversial, dramatic and last-gasp 39-37 victory over old rivals Australia, surviving a remarkable fightback to take control of the Rugby Championship.
Sep 15, 12:05
 New Zealand's Ben Smith scores their third try against Wales on November 1, 2019
New Zealand hammer Wales in World Cup bronze medal match
One game too far for the Welsh in Tokyo.
Nov 1, 11:04
 Manu Tuilagi scores the first try for England on October 26, 2019
Rugby World Cup day 37: England beat champions New Zealand to storm into final
Woodward hails a complete performance as Eddie Jones' men book their place in the final
Oct 26, 14:23
 Johnny Sexton in action for Ireland on September 22, 2019
Day 14 at the Rugby World Cup: Ireland looking to return to winning ways
Fly-half Johnny Sexton takes over the captaincy for the first time in Kobe.
Oct 2, 18:09
 New Zealand's Jordie Barrett scores their second try against Canada on October 2, 2019
Rugby World Cup day 13: New Zealand rack up biggest win of tournament
The All Blacks maintained their unbeaten record at the pool stages of the World Cup.
Oct 2, 14:35
 Beauden Barrett in action for New Zealand on September 21, 2019
New Zealand boss Steve Hansen tips Beauden Barrett to be star of World Cup
Barrett tipped to boss the World Cup in Japan.
Sep 21, 14:16
 Scott Barrett crosses for New Zealand on September 21, 2019
New Zealand claim hard-fought victory over South Africa
Beauden Barrett inspired the All Blacks to victory from full-back.
Sep 21, 12:34
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