As is so often the case with finals, the match was a tight, edgy encounter at a rain-soaked Stade de France where defense ruled and the All Blacks lost captain Sam Cane to a first-half red card for a high tackle.
PARIS — Handre Pollard kicked four penalties to help South Africa to a nail-biting 12-11 victory over 14-man New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday, Oct. 28, to claim a record fourth title.
"As a team we like drama. It has helped us through the last few years, it shows the resilience of this team. The game, with tennis stars Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic among the 80,000 spectators, got off to a dramatic start. The opening quarter was not for the faint-hearted, each side delivering a succession of eye-watering hits as the Boks, whose aggressive defence was led by the outstanding Du Toit, pinned the All Blacks in their own territory.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Springboks defend World Cup crown against All Blacks in rare final duelPARIS—South Africa. New Zealand. New Zealand. South Africa. That’s how the last four champions line up on the Webb Ellis Cup. One of the Springboks or All Blacks will take it again in Paris on Saturday when they collide in the Rugby World Cup final for the only the second time.
Read more »
Daikin maintains dominance in South Luzon with new showroomDesigned as a one-stop shop, training hub, and spare parts warehouse, the Daikin South Luzon Showroom offers the latest advancements in air conditioning technology.
Read more »
China, US appear to restart military talks despite disputes over Taiwan and South China SeaSunStar Publishing Inc.
Read more »
Race to fix crumbling ship threatens conflict in South China SeaEven as concerns mount in the US over a possible Chinese invasion of Taiwan, the flashpoint most likely to spark a conflict between the world’s largest economies is currently an immobile World War II-era ship sitting in waters further to the south.
Read more »
South Korean night-life district mourns dead a year after Halloween crushIn the days before Halloween, seasonal decorations normally adorn the alleys that house the district's hottest nightclubs and bars, but this year, posters and flowers commemorating the dead took their place
Read more »
Filipinas meet MatildasNinety-six days after its massive upset of fancied New Zealand and its hordes of home supporters, the Philippines is gunning for an encore, this time in Australia.
Read more »