The Kangaroos took the first step to exorcising the demons of last year’s Pacific Championships humiliation with a 22-10 victory over their Trans-Tasman rivals in Christchurch on Sunday.

South Africans woke up in a jubilant mood and with some sore heads on Sunday, basking in the glory of back-to-back Rugby World Cup wins following their nail-biting 12-11 victory over old foes New Zealand in the 2023 final in Paris.

As the dust settles in France following a memorable World Cup, New Zealand rugby must bid farewell to another group of great players who have just completed their final Tests in the black jersey.

In a dramatic final at the Stade de France, the All Blacks were left in disbelief as the Springboks clinched a 12-11 victory, mirroring the heartbreak of the 1995 final.

Sam Cane’s devastation was plain to see on the giant screen of the Stade de France as the New Zealand captain watched the South African bench run on to the pitch to celebrate their record fourth World Cup title this morning.

South Africa produced a magnificent defensive display to edge 14-man New Zealand 12-11 in an arm-wrestle of a Rugby World Cup final on Saturday and win the Webb Ellis Cup for a record fourth time.

Tomorrow’s 106th showdown between gigantic rivals New Zealand and South Africa has elevated rugby’s biggest game — if that was at all possible — to a potential do-you-remember-where-you-were moment for everyone who follows the sport, young or old, from New Zealand, South Africa or elsewhere.

The 10th Rugby World Cup final in Paris is set to be a family affair for New Zealand and their Barrett brothers.

England claimed third place at the Rugby World Cup for the first time after an entertaining, if stop-start, 26-23 victory over Argentina at Stade de France.

South Africa’s Springboks play for much more than medals around their necks and will have the hopes and dreams of 62 million compatriots on their shoulders when they take on New Zealand in the World Cup final in Paris on Sunday.

Minister for Youth and Sports Jese Saukuru confirms that each member of the Fiji Water Flying Fijians squad will receive a substantial sum of money for reaching the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-finals in France.

All Blacks halfback Aaron Smith says playing the Springboks is a unique challenge that requires a certain attitude and intent.