Boks on top of the world rankings
World Cup champions South Africa are now the top-ranked team in the World Rugby rankings.
Congratulations stream in from Boks’ rivals
The Springboks’ fiercest rivals, the All Blacks and Wallabies, are leading the way as congratulations from other Test nations stream in after South Africa claimed a record-equalling third World Cup title.
Read: All Blacks jersey means a lot
All Blacks captain Kieran Read and coach Steve Hansen both spoke passionately after their final match with the team in the bronze final on Friday.
All Blacks end Hansen era on a high
The All Blacks claimed a 40-17 bronze final victory against Wales in Tokyo on Friday to give coach Steve Hansen a winning end to his tenure. DYLAN JACK reports.
World Cup teams (Final and bronze playoff)
All the lineups for the four teams involved in the third-fourth place playoff and World Cup final this weekend.
‘Southern Slam’ would be greatest RWC feat
Former captain Lawrence Dallaglio believes that England beating South Africa in Saturday’s final would be the greatest-ever accomplishment by a World Cup-winning team.
All Blacks make wholesale changes
Coach Steve Hansen has made seven changes to his last-ever All Blacks lineup for Friday’s third-place playoff match against Wales in Tokyo.
Erasmus: England’s haka challenge not disrespectful
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says England’s unique challenge of the All Blacks haka before the World Cup semi-final is not a big issue.
McCaw hails England’s performance
Former World Cup-winning captain Richie McCaw believes that England’s semi-final showing against the All Blacks was one of the best team performances he has ever seen.
‘England must be prepared for anything’
England defence coach John Mitchell says he expects the Springboks to be more direct than the All Blacks in the World Cup final on Saturday.
