World Cup

Cane-less Kiwis no match for Bok ‘mongrels’

Once the All Blacks lost captain Sam Cane to a red card in the World Cup final, they were never going to be able to stop the brutal Springboks, writes MARK KEOHANE.

‘Take 4’: How the papers reacted to Bok history-makers

How some of the world’s Sunday newspapers reacted to the Springboks going back-to-back for a record fourth World Cup title in Paris.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Sam Cane of New Zealand looks dejected with his runners up medal following the team's defeat during the Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France.

Cane haunted by seeing World Cup red

A distraught Sam Cane said he “would have to live forever” with the red card he received in the All Blacks’ one-point loss in the World Cup final.

All hail the Kings of Rugby!

The Springboks were widely praised after defending the World Cup and becoming unprecedented four-time champions with victory over New Zealand on Saturday.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: The players of South Africa celebrate victory as the players of New Zealand look dejected at full-time after their team's defeat in the Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France.

Road to glory: How the Boks kept the Webb Ellis Cup

Following South Africa’s blockbuster World Cup final victory over New Zealand, trace the steps they took on the road to retaining the Webb Ellis Cup in Paris.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Rieko Ioane of New Zealand is tackled by Pieter-Steph Du Toit of South Africa during the Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Pick your Bok MVP: World Cup final

The Springboks beat the All Blacks to clinch an unprecedented fourth world title, who was the most valuable Springbok?

Watch: Bok prop’s title-winning two-step

Two-time World Cup winner Trevor Nyakane bust out his best moves in celebration of the Springboks’ defence of the Webb Ellis Cup in France.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Handre Pollard of South Africa celebrates with teammates following the team’s victory at the final whistle during the Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France.

Boks defend World Cup title

The Boks produced a defensive effort for the ages in the 2023 Rugby World Cup final to retain their status as world champions by a single point against the All Blacks in Paris on Saturday.

Richie Mo’unga of New Zealand scores a try during the 2023 Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and South Africa at Go Media Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday July 15, 2023. Copyright photo: Aaron Gillions / www.photosport.nz

Bookies bank on Bok final defeat

New Zealand are British bookmakers’ favourites to win the World Cup four times by beating the Boks in a tournament that for one team has seen “the largest stakes ever placed”.