South Africa stunned pre-match favourites England 32-12 with a brutally effective forward display to win their third World Cup in Yokohama on Saturday. The Springboks' victory was built on a colossal ...

England suffered defeat in the most agonising circumstances as world champions South Africa emerged victorious at the Stade de France to set up a colossal Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand.

LONDON (AP) — South Africa left Dublin with a crushing victory over bogey Ireland and England extended its winning streak to 11 tests after surviving Argentina 27-23 in autumn rugby at the weekend.

Both England and South Africa are hoping to bring back the Rugby World Cup to lift gloom in their respective countries as they face political uncertainty, economic hardship and of course Brexit.

After every England defeat the same reliable fan and punditry machinery cranks into life.

South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus suggested there will be less experimentation for the Springboks in 2026 as they aim for a ...