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 blowout expected from world champion South Africa didn't eventuate as it scratched out a 42-24 win over Italy at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. The Springboks led 28-3 at halftime, dominating every ...