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Coverage of the Rugby World Cup clash between New Zealand and South Africa.
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Top 100 sporting moments of 2023: 10-1
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, culminating with numbers 10 to 1.
Dec 31, 07:45
Top 100 sporting moments of 2023: 30-21
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, continuing with numbers 30 to 21.
Dec 31, 07:35
Top 100 sporting moments of 2023: 40-31
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, continuing with numbers 40 to 31.
Dec 31, 07:30
South Africa defend World Cup crown against 14-man New Zealand
South Africa make it back-to-back Rugby World Cup triumphs and clinch a record fourth crown with a 12-11 win over New Zealand at the Stade de France.
Oct 28, 22:03
Preview: New Zealand vs. South Africa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash between New Zealand and South Africa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 27, 00:00
World Rugby announces new tournament, expanded World Cup
World Rugby announce a major overhaul of the international calendar which will include a new 24-team bi-annual tournament, as well as the Rugby World Cup expanding.
Oct 24, 20:11
England's Wayne Barnes to referee Rugby World Cup final
England's Wayne Barnes is appointed as the referee for Saturday's Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and South Africa.
Oct 24, 12:47
New Zealand pummel Argentina to reach fifth World Cup final
Will Jordan scores a hat-trick as New Zealand crush Argentina 44-6 to reach their fifth Rugby World Cup final at the Stade de France.
Oct 20, 21:52
Preview: Argentina vs. New Zealand - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Rugby World Cup clash between Argentina and New Zealand, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 18, 23:10
Ireland's quarter-final curse continues in absorbing New Zealand defeat
Ireland's World Cup quarter-final curse is prolonged in heartbreaking circumstances as the world's top-ranked nation lose 24-28 to New Zealand at the Stade de France.
Oct 14, 21:50
Rugby World Cup quarter-finals: Confirmed teams for every match
Ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, Sports Mole rounds up the team news for all eight sides involved.
Oct 13, 15:35
Preview: Ireland vs. New Zealand - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash between Ireland and New Zealand, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 13, 00:12
Mack Hansen, James Ryan miss Ireland training ahead of New Zealand clash
Ireland duo Mack Hansen and James Ryan both miss training ahead of their Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand, but three injury doubts do take part.
Oct 10, 17:00
Damian McKenzie magic helps New Zealand qualify for quarter-finals
Damian McKenzie stars as New Zealand beat Uruguay 73-0 to book their place in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 5, 21:48
Rugby World Cup permutations: Who needs what to qualify for the quarter-finals?
Ahead of the final round of Rugby World Cup pool stage fixtures, Sports Mole looks at all of the permutations and who needs what to reach the quarter-finals.
Oct 5, 07:00
Preview: New Zealand vs. Uruguay - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Rugby World Cup clash between New Zealand and Uruguay, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 3, 23:50
New Zealand eviscerate Italy to keep World Cup hopes alive
New Zealand run in 14 tries, including an Aaron Smith first-half hat-trick, to eviscerate Italy 96-17 and keep their Rugby World Cup hopes alive.
Sep 29, 21:52
Preview: New Zealand vs. Italy - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Rugby World Cup clash between New Zealand and Italy, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 27, 23:16
Preview: New Zealand vs. Namibia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Rugby World Cup clash between New Zealand and Namibia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 14, 19:47
Fabien Galthie: 'France were not ready for pressure of World Cup opener'
France head coach Fabien Galthie admits that his side were not ready for the pressure of opening their home World Cup against New Zealand, despite beating the All Blacks.
Sep 9, 11:49
