The road to the RWC final has been paved after several thrilling weeks of fantastic matches. The most awaited moment of the year is here, with South Africa set to face New Zealand on 28 October at the Stade de France in Paris, to determine who will win the world's biggest rugby trophy.

Os Lobos, the nickname for the Portuguese rugby team, had a memorable and historic participation in the Rugby World Cup 2023. In their second appearance in this competition, the Portuguese team competed at the highest level, achieving several milestones, including their first win in a World Cup.

The pool stage of the Rugby World Cup 2023 in France is over and it’s now time for the knockout phase of the competition. Let's look back at some of the key moments from the first phase and launch the quarter-finals of RWC.

The Rugby World Cup (RWC), the pinnacle of international rugby, is not just about fierce competition on the pitch. It's a global phenomenon in terms of both popularity and audience size that unites nations, transcends boundaries, and celebrates the essence of teamwork, passion, and sportsmanship. Let’s find out more about the power of the RWC!

In 1995, South Africa, a nation marred by the scars of Apartheid, hosted the Rugby World Cup, marking a pivotal moment in its tumultuous history. Nelson Mandela, the newly elected president, and the country’s first Black leader, saw this event as a golden opportunity to mend the racial divisions of the past and to construct a new, unified national identity.

As the 2023 Rugby World Cup continues in France, there’s a palpable sense of nostalgia for the 2007 tournament held in this same nation passionate about rugby. This year is especially noteworthy as Portugal returns for the second time since their debut in 2007, set to face off against the familiar opponent, Georgia, in a game tomorrow.