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South Africa: South Africa Win World Cup - 'I Can't Believe What We Did'
DW, 29 October 2023
South Africa has become the first men's side to win the rugby World Cup four times. In doing so, they have shown the nation what it can do, according to captain Siya Kolisi, whose… Read more »
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South Africa: President Lauds Springboks' Historic Rugby World Cup Victory
Govt of SA, 28 October 2023
On behalf the nation, President Cyril Ramaphosa commends the Springboks on their Rugby World Cup 2023 victory over New Zealand which makes South Africa the first country to win… Read more »
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South Africa: Government Congratulates Rugby World Cup Champions
Govt of SA, 28 October 2023
Government joins millions of South Africans, Africans and Springbok fans from across the globe in congratulating the World Rugby 2023 champions. In this record breaking victory,… Read more »
South Africa's Springboks Win Thriller Rugby World Cup 2023!
South Africa's Springboks 12, New Zealand's All Blacks 11. This was the final score at full time of the most important match of the four-year Rugby World Cup cycle, that took place on October 28, 2023.
It was South Africa's third consecutive match in which they won by 1 point.
The Springboks are the first team to win the Webb Ellis trophy four times and this makes it a back-to-back win for the team, having won in 2019. New Zealand who were tied with South Africa with three Rugby World Cups, were also vying for their fourth win. New Zealand put up a tough fight with 14 men, having lost their captain, Sam Cane to a red card early in the game. South Africa's captain, Siya Kolisi was also yellow-carded, while the team's iron man hooker Bongi Mbonambi was out early with an injury.
In their road to the semi-final, South Africa beat Tonga 49-18; lost to Ireland; beat Romania 76-0; beat Scotland 18-3; beat France 29-28 and beat England 16-15.
The match for third place took place on Friday, October 27 between England and Argentina, with England's Rose's beating the Pumas 26-23.
Blurb and headline written by Esther Rose for AllAfrica.
Freddie Steward of England runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Cheslin Kolbe, left, and Damien de Allende of South Africa during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between England and South Africa at Stade de France on October 21, 2023 in Paris, France.
Andre Esterhuizen of South Africa runs with the ball while under pressure from Pita Ahki of Tonga during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between South Africa and Tonga at Stade Velodrome on October 1, 2023 in Marseille, France.
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Africa: Meet the Man Hoping to Turn Rugby Into Africa's Favourite Sport
RFI, 27 August 2023
Only two African teams will be competing when the Rugby World Cup begins in France next month. Africa isn't known for a love of the sport, but the head of Rugby Africa, Herbert… Read more »
