Beaumont on Japan ’19: Probably the greatest

The World Cup in Japan has been praised by World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont as being the ‘most ground-breaking’ for bringing new fans to the sport.

Mapimpi is Boks’ big success story

Makazole Mapimpi, the first South African to score a try in a World Cup final, is the Springboks’ most-improved player over the past two years, writes JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo.

Boks on top of the world rankings

World Cup champions South Africa are now the top-ranked team in the World Rugby rankings.

Congratulations stream in from Boks’ rivals

The Springboks’ fiercest rivals, the All Blacks and Wallabies, are leading the way as congratulations from other Test nations stream in after South Africa claimed a record-equalling third World Cup title.

Boks win: 9 things you need to know

Nine interesting facts about the Springboks and their World Cup history after they claimed their third title by downing England 32-12 in Yokohama.

In Pictures: World Cup winners

A gallery to enjoy after Siya Kolisi’s Springboks defeated England 32-12 to be crowned champions of the world for the third time.

Boks win: UK press react

Take a look at how the British media reacted to England’s Rugby World Cup final defeat at the hands of the rampant Springboks in Japan.

Departing Flo relishes World Cup redemption

After two unsuccessful World Cup campaigns veteran flank Francois Louw is thrilled to finish his Test career with a winners’ medal. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.

Eddie: We weren’t good enough

Eddie Jones has congratulated the Springboks on their World Cup victory, saying his England team was just not good enough on the day.

Farrell: I’m proud of what we’ve done

An emotional Owen Farrell says he is proud of what his England team has achieved at the World Cup despite their 32-12 defeat by the Boks in the final.