Golden era kicks off at last as Australian rugby climbs off the canvas
With new coaches and a fresh wave of talent, hopes are high the Wallabies and Wallaroos victories at the weekend signal brighter times for an ailing code
December 2023
The year in World Cups: how South Africa won rugby’s battle of fine margins
World Cup final TMO Tom Foley takes Test break after abuse and threats
November 2023
Sport’s age of excess: tournaments get bigger, but will they get better?
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World Cup trophy left behind as South Africa rugby offices are burgled – video
‘I heard what I heard’: Tom Curry stands by allegation against Bongi Mbonambi
Rassie Erasmus to return as South Africa head coach after World Cup win
Rugby World Cup awards: the best player, the best match – our verdicts
From that monumental quarter-final weekend to Kurt-Lee Arendse’s wonder try and the emergence of Portugal, the Guardian’s rugby experts hand out their awards