Burglars leave Rugby World Cup trophy behind and take whiskey and laptops instead
CCTV footage shows thieves opting not to snatch Webb Ellis Cup during break-in at South African Rugby Union headquarters
	CCTV footage shows thieves opting not to snatch Webb Ellis Cup during break-in at South African Rugby Union headquarters
	
	
	South Africa's director of rugby has continued his social media offensive against Ben Smith, returning to his earlier abusive tone
	From Antoine Dupont's cheekbone to Eddie Jones’ nadir, the tournament in France served up a feast
	Confusion over Sam Cane’s red card in World Cup final – and complicated attempts to explain it – are the sport’s problem in a nutshell
	
	
	Five Irish and French players and four All Blacks make the official team of the tournament
	Alongside Jacques Nienaber, Erasmus has built a formidable winning machine in a style similar to the Man City manager
	Wife of Englishman was at South Africa v New Zealand, and said Stade de France had a ‘vile atmosphere’ for the referee’s landmark game
	It was a privilege to witness a titanic final – the northern hemisphere has much to do to beat South Africa and New Zealand
	The look on Cane's face said it all – his error cost his team-mates dearly
	
	Sam Cane and Siya Kolisi were shown different cards for high tackles and Mark Telea may have got away with a forward pass
	Ramaphosa lifted the Webb Ellis Cup alongside captain Siya Kolisi after the Springboks won a record fourth World Cup
	Telegraph rugby writers rate New Zealand and South Africa's players. Plus, our readers' verdicts
	Barnes became first Englishman to referee the Rugby World Cup final since Ed Morrison in 1995
	
	
	As their era comes to a close, the bond they have created between South Africa's management and players is the tightest in the world game
	New Zealand coach is preparing for Paris showdown with South Africa – who could well have ended his reign last year
	Plus, why Cheslin Kolbe at scrum-half was always part of the Springboks' masterplan
	New Zealand want everyone to know they are the game's moral guardians as well as a very fine rugby side
	Both sides are blessed with copius amounts of quality, meaning there are some tough decisions to be made with a combined XV
	Your guide to South Africa at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, where the defending champions face New Zealand in the final
	Exclusive: Barnes will be supported by an all-Premiership team of officials as New Zealand face South Africa on Saturday
	Both sides are bidding to become the first nation to lift the Webb Ellis Cup for a fourth time when they meet on Saturday