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South Africa secure World Cup bronze

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

South Africa secured a third-place finish at the World Cup on an evening of mixed emotions as Bryan Habana spurned a string of chances to make history.

South Africa 24 Argentina 13, match report: JP Pietersen and Eben Etzebeth tries secure third place for Springboks

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

South Africa 24 Argentina 13: Springboks sign off on a high, but Bryan Habana fails to break RWC try-scoring record

'Do not disrespect Julian Savea by calling him the new Jonah Lomu', protests All Black legend

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

Jonah Lomu has been watching the development of the young All Blacks winger with fascination - and a growing respect - for some time, writes Jim White

South Africa vs Argentina, Rugby World Cup 2015 third place play-off: live

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

South Africa vs Argentina, Olympic Stadium - Bryan Habana, level with Jonah Lomu on 15 tries, bidding to become sole owner of RWC record

Pyrgos facing lengthy layoff after surgery

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Scotland have been dealt a blow in the build-up to the 2016 RBS 6 Nations as Henry Pyrgos is likely to miss most of the Championship after the scrum-half went under the knife.

New Zealand's Halloween hoodoo provides bad omen ahead of World Cup final against Australia

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

AllNew Zealand have suffered some of their most famous and harrowing defeats on 31 October

Rugby World Cup final 2015: Player-by-player guide to the New Zealand starting XV, by Zinzan Brooke

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

Zinzan Brooke runs the rule over New Zealand's starting XV ahead of Saturday's World Cup final

How to survive - and win - a Rugby World Cup final

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

Will Greenwood: Sticking to routines, trusting your teammates and never giving up are the keys for New Zealand and Australia

Australia relying on wing to stop tries as well as score them

1 decade ago by The Times

Wellington, 2003 and England are down to 13 men against the All Blacks. Martin Johnson’s team prevailed, an Alamo moment...

England coach cast in villain’s role as Sam Burgess farce plays out

1 decade ago by The Times

If Sam Burgess confirms in the next few days that he is going to return to rugby league, then the...