Springboks reign once more! South Africa retain their World Cup crown after nerve-shredding 12-11 win over New Zealand in Paris – their third consecutive victory by just ONE point… as they become first side to lift trophy for a fourth time

Springboks reign once more! South Africa retain their World Cup crown after nerve-shredding 12-11 win over New Zealand in Paris – their third consecutive victory by just ONE point… as they become first side to lift trophy for a fourth time

The tension was so high that the Webb Ellis Cup could have been squeezed and compressed into gold bullion. A flawed but compelling final that Cheslin Kolbe watched through his finger tips as South Africa, remarkably, became the first nation to be crowned champions four times. It was maximum intensity. The rain poured and at … Read more

An early childhood teacher, a farm manager and an accountant turned influencer… meet the All Blacks wives and partners cheering on their side as New Zealand and South Africa battle for the Rugby World Cup

An early childhood teacher, a farm manager and an accountant turned influencer… meet the All Blacks wives and partners cheering on their side as New Zealand and South Africa battle for the Rugby World Cup

With the biggest game in world rugby fast approaching, New Zealand coach Ian Foster has already named his side to take on the reigning champions South Africa at the Stade de France.  The All-Blacks’ exhilarating, enthralling and flamboyant attacking game will collide with the resolute, robust and stalwart defensive prowess of the reigning champions in … Read more

Meet the WAGs behind the South Africa stars plotting World Cup glory… and England’s downfall

Meet the WAGs behind the South Africa stars plotting World Cup glory… and England’s downfall

South Africa will begin as the clear favourites when the meet England in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals on Saturday evening. The Springboks will be looking to deny England once again on rugby’s biggest stage, after twice winning against them in the final. South Africa triumphed 32-12 in the 2019 final in Yokohama, as well as … Read more

England 12-6 South Africa – World Cup semi-final LIVE: Owen Farrell leads by example with captain kicking all 12 points for Steve Borthwick’s determined side as they deservedly lead at the break

England 12-6 South Africa – World Cup semi-final LIVE: Owen Farrell leads by example with captain kicking all 12 points for Steve Borthwick’s determined side as they deservedly lead at the break

By Milo Pope For Mailonline Published: 18:42 BST, 21 October 2023 | Updated: 21:21 BST, 21 October 2023 19 shares 191 View comments Advertisement Follow Mail Sport’s live blog for the latest team news, scores and updates from the Rugby World Cup semi-final between England and South Africa from Stade de France. England respond with … Read more

Aussie cricketers competing in ODI World Cup over in India offered COUNSELLING if Indigenous Voice to Parliament isn’t voted in

Aussie cricketers competing in ODI World Cup over in India offered COUNSELLING if Indigenous Voice to Parliament isn’t voted in

Aussie cricketers will have access to counselling after referendum Given chance to vote in Chennai before ODI World Cup opener Pat Cummins has been accused of having a ‘woke’ agenda by fans Early polls suggest many Aussies will vote ‘No’ on local shores By Andrew Prentice For Daily Mail Australia Published: 05:12 BST, 14 October 2023 | … Read more

ALAIN ROLLAND: The officials rose to the occasion for the second Lions Test in Cape Town

ALAIN ROLLAND: The officials rose to the occasion for the second Test in Cape Town – referee Ben O’Keeffe was decisive and clearly calling the shots South African TMO Marius Jonker was under big pressure coming into the game  But O’Keeffe led the conversations and made Jonker’s job much easier for him  The refereeing team … Read more

Owens insists Kolbe was ‘VERY LUCKY’ to avoid red and Boks were fortunate with Lukhanyo Am try

Nigel Owens insists Cheslin Kolbe was ‘VERY LUCKY’ to avoid a red card for his mid-air collision with Conor Murray… as he also argues Lukhanyo Am was ‘not in control’ of the ball for South Africa’s second try in their win over the Lions Former ref Nigel Owens says he would sent off Cheslin Kolbe … Read more

Lions head coach Warren Gatland aims dig at Rassie Erasmus after Lions lose second Test

Lions head coach Warren Gatland aims dig at Rassie Erasmus as he insists ‘I won’t be taking to social media to express my views’ after some controversial calls during second Test defeat against South Africa Warren Gatland took aim at Rassie Erasmus after his side fell to a 27-9 defeat The Lions head coach seemingly … Read more

South Africa vs British and Irish Lions – second Test LIVE: Build-up, updates and result

South Africa vs British and Irish Lions LIVE: More refereeing controversy as Lukhanyo Am has debatable try ALLOWED after Makazole Mapimpi also crossed to give Springboks 12-point lead… with winger Cheslin Kolbe already lucky to escape a red card! By Max Mathews For Mailonline Published: 11:00 EDT, 31 July 2021 | Updated: 14:00 EDT, 31 July 2021 … Read more

Gareth Thomas lauds Warren Gatland’s ‘exciting changes’ for second Lions Test

Former Wales captain Gareth Thomas has praised the British and Irish Lions after their excellent first test victory against South Africa and is fully confident they can go on to dominate the series. The Lions mounted a brilliant second-half comeback to beat the Springboks 22-17 to take the early advantage in the series at Cape … Read more