Experience will win it for England: Woodward

Sir Clive Woodward said the World Cup-winning experience of England's veterans would see them defeat South Africa in Saturday's final.

ARU chairman faces sack - report

ARU chairman Peter McGrath may be forced to stand down because of an alcohol-related incident.

Boks colourblind and united

South Africa have overcome more than the world's best teams to reach the final, writes Peter Roebuck.

Wilkinson's intensity is key to England's final hopes

Single-minded search for perfection, self-lacerating in its painful honesty, drives Jonny Wilkinson into areas few athletes venture.

Now only the mental battle will separate these … gulp, worthy finalists

THE reason it has proven so difficult to pick the winners at the 2007 Rugby World Cup is that the mental game, not the physical contest, has determined results.

American nightmare can end in a dream for wing man Cueto

NOW that England have located the path that leads to glory, they show little sign of deviating from it. As captain Phil Vickery said yesterday: "We want to create our own bit of history."

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Larkham has options

THE guessing game over Stephen Larkham's playing future will be over within a month, according to the veteran Wallaby's manager, Jason Macarthur.

Maso slams Michalak

Mercurial French fly-half Frederic Michalak was slammed by France manager Jo Maso today over his criticism of the team's coach Bernard Laporte and his tactics during their failed bid to win the World Cup.

Minister reignites Boks race debate

The South African government warned today that demands for an overhaul of the racial make-up of the Springboks would not be silenced even if they win this weekend's rugby World Cup final.

Tiesi out, Manuel Contepomi back for Pumas

Argentina have made a change to the team they announced on Wednesday for Friday's Rugby World Cup third-place playoff against France, replacing injured centre Gonzalo Tiesi with Manuel Contepomi.

No doubt Springboks will win - Mandela

Nelson Mandela urged the Springboks on Thursday to emulate their 1995 Rugby World Cup victory when his appearance in a gold and green jersey became one of the iconic images of the post-apartheid era.

England mindset worries Boks

The overwhelming favourites for Saturday's World Cup final, South Africa are wary of England's mental strength after the holders staged a remarkable comeback to make it to the game that matters.

The Ox looks to bow out a winner

Os du Randt's adopted first name means 'Ox' and here on Saturday the well matured Springbok prop piece of beef will look to bow out of the sport with a second World Cup winners medal.

Billy Whiz seeks fitting farewell

Jason Robinson admitted to mixed emotions ahead of Saturday's World Cup final against South Africa.

Key battles for final

Key tactical battles in rugby World Cup final between England and South Africa at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday night:

Fastest player of all time?

Bryan Habana can do the 100m quicker than you can answer.

O'Neill meets Deans in Paris

Wily coach meets canny administrator to talk turkey over Wallabies.

France back Boks

France's players are throwing their weight behind the Springboks in Saturday's final.

Catt looks to happy ending

Mike Catt admits England's path to the Rugby World Cup final has been "bizzare".

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