World Rugby announces expanded World Cup and new Nations League
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Kleyn pinching himself at turn of fortunes with Springboks
PRESLES COURCELLES, France : South Africa lock Jean Kleyn is unlikely to make the line-up for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final but as a member of the 33-man squad he is still pinching himself at how dramatically his fortunes have turned during the last months.
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".
Study finds link between CTE and length of career
A rugby player's risk of developing the incurable brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is relative to the length of their career, a new study indicates.
All Blacks look to send off 'legends' with World Cup win
A slew of New Zealand greats will don the All Blacks jersey for the last time in the World Cup final against South Africa and the players left to carry on are determined they will bow out with the trophy, hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho said.
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.