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Coverage of the Rugby World Cup clash between New Zealand and South Africa.
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Top 100 sporting moments of 2023: 10-1
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, culminating with numbers 10 to 1.
Dec 31, 07:45
Top 100 sporting moments of 2023: 30-21
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, continuing with numbers 30 to 21.
Dec 31, 07:35
Top 100 sporting moments of 2023: 40-31
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, continuing with numbers 40 to 31.
Dec 31, 07:30
South Africa World Cup winner Hannes Strydom dies in car accident aged 58
South Africa World Cup winner Hannes Strydom dies in a car accident at the age of 58, the South African Rugby Union confirms.
Nov 20, 22:07
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, 22:03
Preview: New Zealand vs. South Africa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash between New Zealand and South Africa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 27, 00:00
RFU "deeply disappointed" by World Rugby dropping Tom Curry racism complaint
The RFU express 'deep disappointment' at World Rugby's decision to drop Tom Curry's complaint over an alleged racist comment by South Africa's Mbongeni Mbonambi.
Oct 26, 20:55
World Rugby announces new tournament, expanded World Cup
World Rugby announce a major overhaul of the international calendar which will include a new 24-team bi-annual tournament, as well as the Rugby World Cup expanding.
Oct 24, 20:11
England's Wayne Barnes to referee Rugby World Cup final
England's Wayne Barnes is appointed as the referee for Saturday's Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and South Africa.
Oct 24, 12:47
Handre Pollard breaks England hearts as South Africa reach World Cup final
A late Handre Pollard penalty sees South Africa defeat England 16-15 in their Rugby World Cup semi-final to set up a showpiece encounter with New Zealand.
Oct 21, 21:54
Preview: England vs. South Africa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash between England and South Africa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 19, 23:30
Team News: England make three changes for South Africa semi-final
Freddie Steward replaces Marcus Smith at full-back as England make three changes for Saturday's Rugby World Cup semi-final against South Africa.
Oct 19, 12:32
South Africa edge out France in unforgettable quarter-final
World Cup holders South Africa dump hosts France out of the tournament with an incredible 29-28 quarter-final success at the Stade de France.
Oct 15, 21:54
Preview: France vs. South Africa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Rugby World Cup clash between France and South Africa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 14, 01:39
Rugby World Cup quarter-finals: Confirmed teams for every match
Ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, Sports Mole rounds up the team news for all eight sides involved.
Oct 13, 15:35
Antoine Dupont set to resume France training after cheekbone surgery
France captain Antoine Dupont is given the green light to return to training from cheekbone surgery ahead of Les Bleus' quarter-final with South Africa on Sunday.
Oct 9, 11:00
Rugby World Cup permutations: Who needs what to qualify for the quarter-finals?
Ahead of the final round of Rugby World Cup pool stage fixtures, Sports Mole looks at all of the permutations and who needs what to reach the quarter-finals.
Oct 5, 07:00
Preview: South Africa vs. Tonga - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Rugby World Cup clash between South Africa and Tonga, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 30, 02:08
Preview: South Africa vs. Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash between South Africa and Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 21, 20:46
Preview: South Africa vs. Romania - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Rugby World Cup clash between South Africa and Romania, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 15, 22:48