England suffered defeat in the most agonising circumstances as world champions South Africa emerged victorious at the Stade de France to set up a colossal Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand.

If ever there was a match to encapsulate that old sporting cliché of the best sides always finding a way to win, even when they look beaten, then it was this South African victory against their old ...

The Springboks ran rampant to deal Wales a record defeat in Cardiff — but South Africa’s 73-0 victory was marred by Eben Etzebeth’s sending off for eye-gouging late on. A tough year for the hosts ...