With the dust settling on the Rugby World Cup, we assess the past six weeks of world-class rugby and the star performers.

Faf de Klerk of South Africa poses for a portrait during the South Africa Rugby World Cup 2019 squad photo call on September 15, 2019 in Tokyo, Japan.

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New Zealand straightened the world champion crown on its head and removed any doubt about its status as Rugby World Cup favorite as it overcame South Africa 23-13 in the tournament's most anticipated pool game. The All Blacks blitzed South Africa to lead 17-3 at halftime. South Africa came back with the softest of tries and a cool dropped goal. But the All Blacks re-imposed control with fresh legs and two late penalties.

The SRU have unveiled the new Macron shirts for the Rugby World Cup in Japan.

South Africa will be wearing “unstoppable” home and away jerseys, designed and manufactured by ASICS, which features technological advancements to give the men in green and gold an extra edge at the 2019 Rugby World Cup (RWC) in Japan starting on Saturday. The new Springbok jerseys, which will are now on sale at World Rugby […]

South Africa won big in a game it had to win when it trounced 14-man Italy 49-3 in Shizuoka to stay in the Rugby World Cup. South Africa was 17-3 up through two tries and the boot of Handre Pollard by the time Italy had prop Andrea Lovotti sent off for dangerous play in the opening minutes of the second half. The Springboks scored seven tries in all for a bonus point and to all but confirm a place in the quarterfinals.

Colorful spectators, thrilling action on the field and heartwarming scenes off it are captured in photos taken before and during the 2019 Rugby World Cup

Check out some of the pictures from the Boks’ 23-13 Pool B World Cup loss to the All Blacks in Yokohama on Saturday.

South Africa can rejoice after watching Siya Kolisi, the country's first black captain, lift the Webb Ellis Cup following a dominant victory over England.

New Zealand All Blacks player Aaron Smith celebrates his second try during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Quarter Final match between New Zealand and Ireland at the Tokyo Stadium on October 19, 2019 in...

With the Rugby World Cup just five weeks away, we take a closer look at each of the competing nations. After profiling 14 teams, we continue our series with South Africa. In the 18 months since Rassie Erasmus took over as head coach, the Springboks have transformed from a laughing stock to genuine World Cup contenders.

Japan is a step closer to Rugby World Cup history after overcoming a ferocious Samoa challenge 38-19 with an immense effort. The tournament host claimed a possibly crucial bonus point four minutes into additional time in a nerve-shredder in Toyota to enhance its chances of becoming the first Asian team to reach the quarterfinals.

Tonga has beaten the United States 31-19 to avoid finishing last in Pool C at the Rugby World Cup. The Tongans were helped by a farewell try from retiring captain Siale Piutau. Piutau scored Tonga's third try with just under 20 minutes to go. Fullback Telusa Veaina skipped in to dive on a chip through after the final gong to seal victory after the U.S. forced a nervous finish. U.S. flanker Tony Lamborn's score up against the post had closed it to five points with three minutes to go.

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Faf de Klerk during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Champions Tour on November 08, 2019 in Durban, South Africa.

South Africa won big in a game it had to win when it trounced 14-man Italy 49-3 in Shizuoka to stay in the Rugby World Cup. South Africa was 17-3 up through two tries and the boot of Handre Pollard by the time Italy had prop Andrea Lovotti sent off for dangerous play in the opening minutes of the second half. The Springboks scored seven tries in all for a bonus point and to all but confirm a place in the quarterfinals.

Argentina is a team of two halves so far at the Rugby World Cup and coach Mario Ledesma does not like it. Poor one half and good the next. The Pumas led Tonga 28-0 inside 30 minutes but failed to score again in a 28-12 win which gave Argentina a bonus point and kept in with a chance of qualifying for the knockout stage.

South Africa took a huge step towards the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals Friday with a 49-3 bonus-point win over Italy, who had a man sent off for a dangerous tackle.

First of all Australia coach Michael Cheika was confused by the interpretations of the so-called high tackle framework that has generated plenty of debate and several suspensions at the Rugby World Cup. Now he's just embarrassed. "As a rugby player, a former rugby player, I'm just embarrassed," he said after two-time champion Australia's 29-25 loss to Six Nations winner Wales

It's a pool-stage game with a knockout effect at the Rugby World Cup and both teams are relying on their heavyweights to settle it. Realistically both teams need to win to stay alive at the World Cup. Both coaches say it'll likely be decided up front and both have prepared accordingly by picking six forwards and just two backs among their reserves. Italy coach Conor O'Shea was contemplating going for a full bench of eight forwards as his reserves.

Fiji boosted its flagging Rugby World Cup campaign with seven tries and scintillating attacking rugby in a 45-10 win against Georgia. The heavy rain did not affect Fiji’s running game. It proved for too strong for a Georgia side hoping to seal third place in Pool D with a win to ensure automatic qualification for the 2023 World Cup. Instead Fiji moves ahead of Georgia.

Currently ranked number one in the world, Ireland kick off their Rugby World Cup 2019 campaign against regional rivals Scotland next Sunday. Last year’s Six Nations champions will don their newly launched home and away kits from Canterbury for their run at the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Both jerseys are now on sale at World Rugby […]

South Africa outclassed and overpowered England in Yokohama to claim their third World Cup

Former Springbok captain Francois Pienaar says the 2019 team's Rugby World Cup triumph eclipses his sides' success in 1995