Eben Etzebeth celebrated his 24th birthday with his South Africa team-mates on Thursday as the Springboks prepare for their Bronze Final against Argentina. The 6ft 8ins lock was handed a cake by the team and looked in good spirits in a picture posted on South African Rugby's twitter page, despite his side's agonising semi-final defeat to New Zealand on Saturday. ...read
Michael Cheika insists Australia have ignored messages of goodwill hailing their passage into the World Cup final as they refuse to target anything other than lifting the sport's ultimate prize.
If the Rugby World Cup final is Richie McCaw's last hurrah as a player, let alone as an All Black, the public won't know for certain until he returns to New Zealand.
MailOnline Sport has teamed up with the official Rugby World Cup 2015 Auction & Memorabilia website to offer you the chance to win a signed team jersey of your choice.
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has named an unchanged New Zealand starting XV and bench to face Australia in the Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham on Saturday.
Argentina players were put through their paces as fly-half Nicolas Sanchez led the captain's run ahead of the World Cup's third place play-off against South Africa on Friday.
New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen invited Australia to ‘call us whatever they want’ after claims that Wallaby players and coaches have been banned from using the term ‘All Blacks’.
Australia have recalled Scott Sio in their only change for the Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand on Saturday. The prop missed the 29-15 semi-final victory against Argentina through injury.
The 2015 Rugby World Cup has provided some spectacular moments to date, with defending champions New Zealand's clash against Australia set to add to that in Saturday's final.
The Springboks squad have thrown their weight behind Heyneke Meyer's bid to continue as South Africa coach after the World Cup.
CHRIS FOY: Aaron Mauger was there when it all began for Kiwi icon Richie McCaw. They made their debuts together for the All Blacks against Ireland at Lansdowne Road in November, 2001.
NIK SIMON: The world's two best openside flankers, Australia's David Pocock and New Zealand's Richie McCaw, go head-to-head on Saturday. But who brings more to their team?
Australian Rugby Union accused of issuing order to Wallabies to avoid referring to their New Zealand competitors as 'All Blacks' out of fear ahead of Sunday's World Cup Final.
After their failed 1999 World Cup campaign, the All Blacks' bags were painted with 'loser' on their return to Auckland airport. It's this kind of pressure that has seen the All Blacks choke regularly.
South Africa have made just two changes to the team that was narrowly defeated by New Zealand for their Rugby World Cup third-place play-off match against Argentina on Friday.
Antipodean rivals New Zealand and Australia meet in a Rugby World Cup final for the first time at Twickenham on Saturday. Here, Sportsmail looks back at the previous seven.
Dan Carter will make his 112th Test appearance as the All Blacks' playmaker in chief when the world champions seek to become the first team to defend their crown.
New Zealand continue to insist they cannot afford to hatch a plan to nullify turnover king David Pocock in Saturday's World Cup final against Australia.
As New Zealand look to secure their first World Cup on foreign soil this Saturday, Steve Hansen’s squad will bid farewell to a stellar cast of stalwarts.
New Zealand great Jonah Lomu fears David Pocock and Michael Hooper will give Australia a critical edge at the breakdown in Saturday's World Cup final.
New Zealand's rugby stars dined out ahead of Saturday's highly-anticipated Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham where they will look to defend their 2011 title against Australia.
Prince Harry will present the Webb Ellis Cup to the Rugby World Cup winners at Twickenham on Saturday.
He is acclaimed as king of the jackals, but on Tuesday a black-eyed David Pocock was likened to a panda and invited Sir David Attenborough to the World Cup final.
As the Rugby World Cup final edges ever closer, head coach Steve Hansen has been putting his New Zealand side through their paces as they prepare to face Australia at Twickenham.
NIK SIMON: Former England target Wayne Smith has been hailed as a driving force in New Zealand's bid to make history by retaining the World Cup. Smith was close to joining England.
Ireland wing Tommy Bowe will miss this season's RBS 6 Nations Championship due to a knee injury he suffered during the World Cup quarter-final defeat against Argentina nine days ago.
The World Cup final looks set to be an exhilarating encounter with the mighty All Blacks taking on the well-drilled Wallabies at Twickenham, and YOU could go... but only if you fork out at least £515.
Tensions are mounting in the southern hemisphere as the Rugby World Cup final draws ever closer and bitter rivals New Zealand and Australia prepare to clash at Twickenham on Saturday.
Australian rugby chiefs have placed a six-figure bet on the Wallabies winning the World Cup at Twickenham on Saturday, as the players began their preparations for their New Zealand showdown.
EDDIE JONES: Superpower New Zealand have always looked down at Australia as a junior partner, but the chances of an upset in Saturday’s final at Twickenham are massive.
Superstar hooker Dane Coles praises Keven Mealamu after his inspirational help pushed him to the world's best and hopefully for the All Blacks, towards back-to-back World Cup titles.
Michael Cheika hailed his eclectic mix of ‘jokers, lovers and fighters’ who have steered Australia to Saturday’s World Cup final. The Wallabies coach reserved highest praise for David Pocock.
Nicolas Sanchez has been singled out as the top performer of the Rugby World Cup this weekend in the PowerCheck statistics ratings compiled by tournament sponsors Duracell .
After losing 29-15 to Australia at Twickenham on Sunday, Argentina have looked to put their Rugby World Cup semi-final heartbreak behind them by recuperating at a Surrey spa.
The All Blacks have built a reputation around their indefatigable pursuit for perfection and on Monday they showed just why as they took to the gym ahead of the Rugby World Cup final.
EDGE OF THE BOX: This was most definitely one of those Sundays again. Perhaps exemplified by the fact that Sky Sports decided to fill one channel with 24 hours solid of NFL.
Welshman Nigel Owens has been appointed to referee next Saturday's Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham.
England must play regular fixtures against lesser European nations such as Georgia after hosting the best ever World Cup – according to the president of Rugby Europe, Octavian Morariu.
Adam Ashley-Cooper took the plaudits for his match-winning hat-trick as Australia booked their place in the World Cup final after a battling victory against Argentina at Twickenham.
OLIVER HOLT AT TWICKENHAM: It had been said that New Zealand had not been tested in this World Cup. On Saturday, in the driving rain at Twickenham, they got their test.
A slice of luck! Ranieri makes good on promise to provide Leicester stars with pizza after keeping a clean sheet
Claudio Ranieri bought the Leicester team pizzas
Herrera enjoys trip to Pizza Express as United star declares he feels 'at home' in Manchester
Ander Herrera was in town and grabbed himself a pizza in Cheshire
Hamilton body slams professional wrestler Mistico in Mexico as Brit celebrates winning third Formula One title
Promoting next grand prix in Mexico City
Mayweather watches Miami Heat beat Charlotte Hornets as Kaka sees Orlando Magic lose to Washington Wizards
2015-16 NBA season underway in style
MailOnline Fantasy Football is back... and this year you can pick Euro stars like Ronaldo and Lewandowski to boost your Premier League side
Happy birthday big man! Etzebeth gets chocolate cake from South Africa team ahead of their World Cup Bronze Final
Turned 24
Manchester United WAGs turn out in force
On a night when United lacked cohesion, at least there was some in the stands as players' wives and girlfriends watched
Spieth tribute made up of 24,152 golf balls
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Ramos forced to deny he works as security guard in supermarket after fans spot Real star's doppelganger
Not moonlighting, he said on Twitter
Revenge is sweet for Rory with cook-off win against Schwartzel
Four years after his Masters collapse, Rory McIlroy got one over Charl Schwarzel
All aboard the Juve express! Cuadrado and team-mates travel in style aboard a high-speed train
Headed to Sassuolo for their Serie A clash
Rod Stewart's son making a name for himself in hockey
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Mayweather parties with his stacks of cash in Miami... as Pacquiao talks up possibility of a rematch
That's why he's the Money Man
Hungry for another world title? All Blacks stars grab a bite to eat before Saturday's Rugby World Cup final
Looking to defend 2011 title against Australia
President Obama courtside to watch Bulls face Cavaliers
As the NBA returns for another season, the most influential man in America was there
DEVANTE COLE: I should have joined Saints... City don't care about the English kids
JOE BERNSTEIN meets Andy Cole's son - he's just as strong-willed!
What a magic goal! Watch footballer in Venezuela celebrate by appearing to make ball levitate in front of stunned team-mates
Celebrated fine volley
Muller double sends Bayern through in German Cup
Thomas Muller scored two and set up another as Bayern Munich knocked Wolfsburg out
Rousey plants smooch on her pooch
Ronda Rousey has shown her softer side away from the UFC ring by posing with her beloved pet dog Mochi
Wambach announces retirement after toasting World Cup win with President Obama
The 35-year-old will play her final match on December 16
'Richetty grub stands in our Wallabies' way'... Australian press aims swipe at New Zealand captain McCaw ahead of Rugby World Cup final
Tensions are mounting
Lampard collects OBE from Prince William for his services to football at Buckingham Palace
Frank Lampard admitted he was 'humbled' to receive the gong
Rousey makes history as first MMA star on front of Ring Magazine
Ronda Rousey will become on the second woman to achieve front page status
Bale arrives at the Royal Albert Hall James Bond Spectre premiere
Gareth Bale jetted into London with his pregnant girlfriend Emma Rhys-Jones for the premiere
Mayweather buys a $3.5m Bugatti (... yes another one)
Floyd Mayweather already had a number of Bugatti's sitting at home, now he has one more
Johnston jokes 'Halloween has come early' after gruesome fractured eye socket
*GRAPHIC CONTENT * The prop suffered a fracture to his eye socket
Carroll and fiancée Mucklow treat son Arlo to pumpkin farm visit to celebrate Halloween
The West Ham striker took some time out with his family
All Blacks prove there'll be no gain without pain as they take to squat rack before this weekend's Rugby World Cup final
In the gym two days after bruising semi-final
Rooney holds 30th birthday bash at Hilton Hotel in Liverpool
The Manchester United striker was joined by some of his team-mates and other guests for his birthday party
Hamilton promises to celebrate F1 championship by watching Sir Elton John in concert
Hamilton met the music legend after winning his third world title
Maradona left disappointed after Argentina crash out of Rugby World Cup
Diego Maradona was sent through an emotional rollercoaster at Twickenham
Pogba wishes Pele a happy birthday by scribbling 75 on shirt
Juventus midfielder Pogba had fans scratching their heads as his No 75 tribute to Pele looked like '+5'.
Djokovic takes centre stage in Milan at MTV Europe Music Awards
The tennis world No 1 presented the award for the best Hip Hop artist at the lavish ceremony
Hurns touchdown sends Jaguars on their way to thrilling win as NFL rocks Wembley
The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Buffalo Bills in front of 84,021 fans
Emotional Hamilton hails 'greatest day of my life' after winning his third world title
Lewis Hamilton emerged from F1's longest day crying his eyes out
Premier League football, Test cricket, NFL, Rugby World Cup, F1... a very long day of sporting TV that was worth staying home for
EDGE OF THE BOX
Only One Direction for Ozil and Arsenal
Mesut Ozil posted this snap with Niall Horan after Arsenal beat Everton and climbed to the top of the league
Pendleton walks away unhurt after falling from horse Satanic Beat
Dual Olympic track cycling champion Victoria Pendleton walked away unscathed after being unseated from her mount
Name gaffe adds to Toon derby humiliation
Newcastle's Chancel Mbemba trotted out for the Wear-Tyne derby with his surname misspelt on the back of his shirt
The most glamorous picture in sport? Sharapova leads cast of tennis stars at launch of the WTA Finals
Serena Williams wasn't present, but the rest of the big names were
Ronaldo breaks away from Madrid team-mates to take photograph with injured young fan
Real Madrid superstar gives a glimpse of his caring side
Beam me up, Ancelotti! Former Real and Chelsea boss Carlo set for cameo role in new Star Trek movie
Italian reportedly set for a surprise big screen debut
Has Fellaini got the keys to unlock City?
Marouane Fellaini was spotted visiting a DIY store as he went out and about ahead of the Manchester derby
Daly relishing fighting in front of home fans
Aisling Daly will be part of the action in Dublin's 3 Arena on Saturday as she participates in her first UFC contest
From sharp-shooter to Assassin's Creed - Costa hits out at Premier League cry babies
Helped launch new video game
Klopp, Can and Liverpool players leave Anfield in fine spirits despite disappointing draw with Rubin Kazan
Not a great home debut for the German boss
Chelsea stars meet South Africa rugby giants ahead of their World Cup clash with New Zealand
Fabregas and Terry dwarfed by Etzebeth
Ferdinand turns choir conductor as former England defender gears up for Manchester derby with fans in China
Sang 'Glory, Glory Man United'
Man United fans queue for nearly 24 HOURS to land limited edition adidas Stretford shoe... with City blue stripes
Trainers that do not go on sale until Friday
Former Barcelona star Ronaldinho shows off array of confectionery
Ronaldinho left Fluminense by mutual consent after just nine games in September
Hamilton prepares for US Grand Prix in a go-kart as promoter says British champion is great for the sport
'More drivers should be like him'
Money Man: 'It took 19 years but they'll be talking about it forever'
Retired boxer Floyd Mayweather posed with 22 belts won during his undefeated career
Ronaldo returns to the Parc des Princes
17 years after losing the World Cup final in Paris, Ronaldo returned to watch his namesake in the Champions League 
Ronaldo hugs pitch invader on tough night
PETE JENSON: Cristiano Ronaldo had a quiet time and didn't hang around for pleasantries at full-time
Haye takes down boxing ring ahead of £50,000 sale
David Haye signalled the end of an era as he dismantled the ring in his south London gym
Obama 'Hope' style programme for Rubin Kazan game
Liverpool revealed the unique cover for Jurgen Klopp's first home game in charge
Podolski on target as Galatasaray win
Lukas Podolski scored his first Champions League goal of the season as Galatasaray came from behind
McGregor shows off his impressive boxing skills but Aldo vows to leave him 'all busted up' ahead of UFC 194
Posted videos of sparring session
Rousey sets her sights set on eternal glory
Fierce, fearless fighter Ronda Rousey has set her sights on taking up a place among sport's all-time greats
Bac To The Future! Man City star gets the Hollywood treatment
Bacary Sagna jumped into a DeLorean to mark 'Back To The Future Day'
Messi watches Barcelona beat BATE Borisov from home on his massive television
Showed off giant screen as he continues to recover from injury
Any tips from Stevie? Terry confident of Champions League progression with Chelsea... as he flies home with a copy of Gerrard's book
BT Sport commentator Drury repeatedly mistakes Begovic for injured Courtois
Peter Drury has caused merriment on social media after the gaffe
Vertonghen flattened by Bills cornerback
Jan Vertonghen is used to dishing out the big hits but had a taste of his own medicine when Ron Brooks visited Spurs
Nasri's a major doubt for Champions League clash against Sevilla
Samir Nasri is unlikely to face Sevilla, but the Frenchman will be talked about for another reason
Cole begins life in League One
Former England star Joe Cole sampled life in the third-tier, making his Coventry debut during the draw at Rochdale
Bring on Broner! Theophane predicts 40th win over world champ as Brit closes in on title fight promised by Mayweather
Big shot edging closer
Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid team-mates in high spirits as they gear up for Champions League clash with PSG
Ronaldo, Navas, Danilo and Marcelo posed
'I got 840 text messages in one day!': New Leeds boss Evans reveals job means he's never been so popular
He is Leeds' sixth head coach in 17 months
There's Mo privacy on the cricket pitch... England ace Moeen reveals he was able to translate Pakistan's plans in first Test
Understands Urdu!
Walk with girlfriend, night out at Dynamo's show and a selfie with a £48,000 Rolex... how City stars celebrate
Beat Bournemouth then relaxed
It's a dog's life as Hamilton and Roscoe relax with ball games
Lewis Hamilton relaxes as he closes in on a third Formula One world championship
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