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Australia saved their best until last, defeating hotly-tipped South Africa 15-5 to claim their maiden World Rugby Classic title on Saturday night. The Classic Wallabies had been expected to struggle to cope with the Springboks’ beastlike defence but ...

Serge Betsen left Cameroon as a nine-year-old boy and arrived in Paris where he discovered a passion for rugby. He hasn’t forgotten his roots, though, and eight years ago returned to his homeland to set up the Serge Betsen Academy, a charity which he...

A South African rugby player will not face criminal charges over an alleged assault on the World Classic pitch. Robbie Kempson was told at a meeting with police yesterday that he will not face action over the incident, which left US player Leif Gibso...

Australia advanced to the World Rugby Classic final last night, but were made to work for their 19-10 victory over a determined Classic Lions at the North Field. The Classic Wallabies, without injured rugby league legend Andrew Johns, enjoyed a blist...

Pre-tournament favourites South Africa edged closer to their fifth World Rugby Classic title after a 17-7 victory over defending champions Argentina last night. The Classic Pumas had been confident of defending their crown but simply ran into a super...

He might be considered Australia’s greatest ever rugby league player but when it comes to the code of union Andrew Johns is a complete novice. Once described as the ‘David Beckham’ of Australian sport, Johns remains an icon Down Under where he starre...

The South African rugby player arrested over an alleged assault on the World Classic pitch said he feels “absolutely shattered” about the serious injury suffered by the American player involved. However, Robbie Kempson said the incident which left Le...

Argentina and South Africa both secured a safe passage to the next round of the World Rugby Classic with convincing wins at the National Sports Centre on Saturday night. Defending champions Argentina sent out an ominous warning to their rivals with a...

Classic Lions 14 Canada 12 The Classic Lions breathed a collective sigh of relief after scraping past Canada by the skin of their teeth in their opening game of the World Rugby Classic last night. Trailing 14-7 with just seconds of the enthralling ma...

A South African rugby player was in police custody last night over an alleged assault that left a US player with spinal injuries during the World Rugby Classic. US team manager Tim Kluempers said 34-year-old fly half Leif Gibson may never play again ...

USA lock forward Hayden Mexted may not be named after a famous former rugby player but he is related to one. The 33-year-old is a distant cousin of ex-New Zealand great Murray Mexted who played for the All Blacks in the first ever World Rugby Classic...