Dan Carter: All Blacks have 'proved a lot of people wrong'
Former New Zealand out-half Dan Carter says the All Blacks have "proved a lot of people wrong" in their run to the World Cup final.
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RTÉ Rugby World Cup podcast: South Africa and New Zealand set up blockbuster RWC final
Neil Treacy is joined by BJ Botha and Mike McCarthy to look back on last weekend's RWC semi-finals, as South Africa and New Zealand booked their place in this Saturday's decider.
Rugby World Cup to be expanded to 24 teams
The World Rugby Council has approved a new aligned international calendar, expanded 24-team men's World Cup and a top division of 12 teams in a biennial Nations League concept from 2026 that will have promotion and relegation, but only from 2030.
South Africa set up clash of styles against New Zealand
South Africa are through to back to back World Cup finals after a gripping encounter with England in Paris.
Against The Head: New Zealand have edge ahead of final
Darren Cave and Donal Lenihan both make New Zealand the slightest of favourites ahead of a World Cup final which has the potential to be a "classic".
World Rugby investigating alleged racist abuse directed at England’s Tom Curry
World Rugby has opened an investigation into the alleged racist slur directed at England flanker Tom Curry by South Africa hooker Mbongeni Mbonambi in Saturday’s World Cup semi-final.
Lenihan: 'Loosehead destroyer' Nche key to South Africa's scrum superiority
South African prop Ox Nche has been a key figure in South Africa's march to a Rugby World Cup final, according to former Ireland international Donal Lenihan.
Irish support spurring South Africa's Kleyn on 'fantastic journey'
Former Ireland international Jean Kleyn acknowledges being on the verge of becoming a world champion with his native South Africa was "outside the realm of thinking" just months ago.