New Zealand

Rassie versus the All Blacks

The 2023 Rugby World Cup final marks the 11th meeting between the Springboks and All Blacks since the appointment of Rassie Erasmus in 2018, South Africa having won four and drawing once.

South Africa's head coach Nienaber Jacques waits for the start of the pre-World Cup Rugby Union match between Wales and South Africa at Principality Stadium in Cardiff on August 19, 2023

Boks hitting the books for World Cup final

After the Springboks edged England to set up a World Cup final with New Zealand, Jacques Nienaber’s coaching staff and players have plenty to think about before the battle for a record fourth title.

The Springboks face down the haka from the All Blacks

Boks expect shootout in final

The Springboks are bracing for a high-scoring end-to-end World Cup finale against old rivals the All Blacks, following a gritty semi-final victory over England.

New Zealand's coach Ian Foster gestures before the start of the Rugby Championship 2023 first round match between Argentina's Los Pumas and New Zealand's All Blacks at the Malvinas Argentinas stadium in Mendoza, Argentina, on July 8, 2023.

Foster: History means nothing for All Blacks

Ian Foster said on Thursday that past Rugby World Cup semi-finals will count for nothing during this weekend’s last-four game with Argentina.

Will Jordan and Aaron Smith after the All Blacks knocked Ireland out the 2023 World Cup

All Blacks superfan tattoos World Cup triumph

An All Blacks fan is so confident New Zealand will win the Rugby World Cup that she had it tattooed on her leg before their semi-final on Friday.

RECAP: All Blacks annihilate Argentina

Will Jordan scored a hat-trick as New Zealand beat Argentina in Friday’s Paris semi-final, securing a fifth World Cup final appearance for the All Blacks.

Pumas switch scrumhalves for semi

Argentina coach Michael Cheika has made just one change to Los Pumas’ starting lineup for the World Cup semi-final against New Zealand on Friday.

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 08 Mark Telea of New Zealand scores his team's second try during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 Pool A match between France and New Zealand at Stade de France on September 08, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)

Truant Telea back for All Blacks

Ian Foster made just two changes to New Zealand’s starting lineup for Friday’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina in Paris, recalling wing Mark Telea.

All Blacks guru Schmidt ‘no ordinary Joe’

Joe Schmidt titled his autobiography “Ordinary Joe” but whether the New Zealand attack coach likes it or not, both on and off the pitch he has extraordinary qualities.