RECORDED | Springboks’ Cape Town victory tour ...
The Springboks are taking their national Webb Ellis Cup tour to Cape Town today.
WATCH | ‘Elizabedi’ fan meets the Springboks, ...
The young Springbok fan who went viral for his hilarious nickname for Eben Etzebeth has met some of the victorious ...
Intoxicating day of celebration as Gauteng comes ...
There will be similar scenes in Cape Town on Friday, Durban on Saturday and East London on Sunday
WATCH | Siya Kolisi places the 2023 Rugby World Cup alongside the 1995, ...
The second day of the Rugby World Cup tour in Cape Town included a priceless moment when Springbok captain Siya Kolisi ...
IN PICS | Boks Victory Tour: Soweto Leg
The inner city of Johannesburg was adorned in green and gold, as eager supporters swarmed the streets to catch a ...
IN PICS | Boks Victory Tour: Joburg Leg
The Springboks, winners of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, have commenced their national Webb Ellis Trophy tour. They started ...
MARK KEOHANE | I say keep our World Cup warriors, young and old
With several members of the Bok squad into their 30s, it would be wise to retain that experience and tactical nous
RECORDED | Springboks' victory tour
The 2023 Rugby World Cup Champions, the Springboks, kick off their national Webb Ellis Trophy tour at the Union ...
WATCH | Kaizer Chiefs, Mama Joy and fans cheer Boks at FNB Stadium
The Springboks were greeted by thousands of excited supporters on the last stop of the Gauteng leg of their World Cup ...
WATCH | Joburg and Soweto erupt as Boks bring city to standstill
The Springboks brought Johannesburg to a standstill on their World Cup trophy tour on Thursday afternoon.
WATCH | Joburg boisterous as it awaits the Boks
As the Springboks' first leg of their trophy tour in Gauteng continued on Thursday, Johannesburg was already in ...
Pretoria hosts 'rainbow nation' celebration for Boks
Joyous South Africans, young and old, of all races, skipped work, school and even left their hospital beds on Thursday ...
WATCH | New clips show Jordie Barrett shaking ...
Siya Kolisi defended Barrett and ensured South Africans the All Blacks centre shook Ramaphosa’s hand amid social media ...
WATCH | Amazing scenes as huge crowds greet Boks in Pretoria
As the Springboks' first leg of their trophy tour in Gauteng continued their open-top bus was greeted by huge crowds on ...
WATCH | President Ramaphosa greets Springboks at Union Buildings
President Cyril Ramaphosa and almost the entire cabinet received the Springboks at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on ...
LISTEN | 'Diversity is our strength in South Africa' – Siya Kolisi
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says diversity is South Africa's strength.
Springbok victory tour: Here's where you can see the team
South African Rugby has released the routes of the Springboks' victory tour, which kicks off on Thursday in ...
3am start for two Atteridgeville fans keen to see ...
Hundreds of South Africans, young and old, have gathered at the Union Buildings in Pretoria where the 2023 rugby world ...
Springboks to get bonuses from SA Rugby, government non-committal
Springbok players are expected to smile all the way to the bank after winning the Rugby World Cup in France due to what ...
SA Rugby in no rush to find Boks coach Nienaber’s successor as Erasmus ...
SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus will take over the Springbok coaching reins until a new coach is found.
WATCH | ‘My wife is happy about it’: Etzebeth on haircut after bet with ...
Fan favourite lock Eben Etzebeth received much attention for his fresh haircut.
LISTEN | It’s a day off as locals take long drives to celebrate Springboks
A teacher and rugby coach at an Ekurhuleni primary school arrived at the OR Tambo International Airport at 7am on ...
WATCH | Kolisi leads Bok heroes out to rapturous ...
The Springboks returned home to a heroes' welcome at OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday after they won a record ...
Springbok victory tour: Here's where you can see the team
South African Rugby has released the routes of the Springboks' victory tour, which kicks off on Thursday in ...
RECORDED | The Springboks are back! 2023 Rugby World Cup champions arrive ...
The 2023 Rugby World Cup champions, the Springboks, touch down at OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday.
WATCH | OR Tambo packed to rafters as fans await world champion Boks
OR Tambo Airport was already a hive of activity by 9am on Tuesday morning with throngs of rugby supporters eagerly ...
WATCH | ‘Boks all the horror movies rolled into one’: NZ DJ’s poem has ...
New Zealand radio host Daniel McHardy’s dark ode describing the Springboks as "all the horror movies rolled into one" ...
POLL | How do you feel about the Boks squad not ...
While the Springboks beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup final to win the Webb Ellis trophy for a record-breaking ...
EDITORIAL | Let’s take the Boks’ unity and use it in everyday life to ...
We need to replicate this unity when we head to the polls next year
Distraught All Blacks left with little to say after seismic defeat
The questions were perhaps redundant. What could the shattered All Blacks say after they had left so much on the field ...
WATCH | Bok fans celebrate World Cup victory: 'It's a special time to be ...
Fans across the country celebrated the Springboks' victory over New Zealand, which saw them win their fourth Rugby ...
WATCH | 'We are capable of magical things': Springbok fans celebrate rugby ...
The international terminal at OR Tambo airport was already lined with Springbok supporters from 7am on Tuesday as they ...
Saru announces details of World Cup trophy tour ...
SA Rugby (Saru) has confirmed a World Cup trophy tour with the history-making Springbok rugby team in four provinces, ...
SA fans shocked at World Rugby’s ‘dream team’ which includes only one ...
World Rugby released its dream team on Sunday after the Springboks won a gruelling World Cup campaign to settle their ...
Springbok World Cup final player ratings: Pieter-Steph and Siya’s night
The skipper and fellow flank were the bedrock of the Boks’ hard-fought victory
Ardie Savea named best rugby player of the year, Farrell wins coach
All Blacks loose forward Ardie Savea was named World Rugby Men's 15s Player of the Year on Sunday, despite ending up on ...
WATCH | Ramaphosa declares December 15 a public holiday in honour of the ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday announced that Friday, December 15th as the official public holiday earmarked to ...
Kolisi to Bok coach Nienaber: ‘I appreciate you, ...
“It hasn't been an easy journey. I can't believe what we've achieved today,” beamed Kolisi.
Eiffel Tower lit for Boks as Ox has his cake
The Eiffel Tower stood lit in the colours of the South African flag late on Saturday night but it took a near ...
Boks bask in glow of City of Light after final contested by two best teams ...
The Springboks basked in the glow of the City of Light's north after they edged the All Blacks 12-11 in a tense, wet ...
All Blacks dealt a hard hand
Though gracious in the spirit of c'est la vie after his team's tantalisingly close 12-11 defeat to their arch rival ...
Boks, and South Africa, on top of the world — again
The Springboks held on grimly in the closing minutes as they secured a record fourth Rugby World Cup title with a ...
WATCH | Delirium, tears and joy in Paris and SA ...
The Springboks beat the All Blacks in another nail-biter in the 2023 Rugby World Cup in Paris on Saturday night, ...
BLOW BY BLOW | Champions of the world! Boks win final by point against All ...
All the action, live, blow by blow, from the 2023 Rugby World Cup final between the Springboks and the All Blacks.
IN MEMES | Springboks' journey to winning the World Cup
See all the funny, sad and silly moments that made this an unforgettable win for the boys in green and gold
Four our nation: We are the champs
On top of the world, giant-slayers, champions, heroes, magicians! Let the superlatives rain down on our glorious rugby ...
All roads lead to Paris: Boks, All Blacks final promises to be one for the ...
‘I don't think it's stuff that you can dream about because it doesn't happen often’
Last dance for Bok great Duane 'Thor' Vermeulen ...
After doing much of the heavy lifting in the last Rugby World Cup final Duane Vermeulen nailed it even further when he ...
Boks won’t be gripped by fear in World Cup final against All Blacks, ...
There may be the overwhelming sentiment that the Bok Class of '23 is more streetwise and battle hardened than the ...
WATCH | John Smit’s eloquent breakdown of the Boks-All Blacks final
The Springboks' 2007 World Cup-winning captain John Smit has given an eloquent breakdown of Saturday's 2023 final ...
'Play your hearts out!': Ramaphosa wishes the Springboks well ahead of ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa is jetting off to France on Friday afternoon to show his support for the Springboks when they ...
Farrell admits England had to scrap their way to bronze medal
England achieved their ambition of finishing the Rugby World Cup with a victory, and a medal, but captain Owen Farrell ...
England hold off Argentina fightback to take ...
England held off a spirited Argentina 26-23 at the Stade de France to take third place at the Rugby World Cup on Friday ...
LIAM DEL CARME | To become truly global, rugby must broaden its base
Tier two teams need game-time and meaningful competition
POLL | Will the Boks defend their title when they face off against All ...
Rugby fans across the globe are waiting with bated breath to see whether the Springboks can defend their title when ...
Big in Japan: as Boks face 2023 final, a look back at coverage of their ...
Four years ago, give or take a few days, on November 2 2019, second-half tries by Makazole Mapimpi and Cheslin Kolbe ...
DStv announces Rugby World Cup final subscription special
In a nod to the famous maiden World Cup-winning Boks of 1995, DStv has temporarily lowered the price of its DStv Stream ...
For the highest peak, Boks opt for ...
Sport played on the highest peaks demands competitors deal with agony as they do with ecstasy.
WATCH | John Smit’s eloquent breakdown of the Boks-All Blacks final
The Springboks' 2007 World Cup-winning captain John Smit has given an eloquent breakdown of Saturday's 2023 final ...
Bok coach Nienaber has Pollard, De Klerk at half-back for World Cup final
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber made only two changes to his starting team for Saturday’s 2023 Rugby World Cup final ...
Across the globe: Mosito Ramaili of Saffas in NYC ready for Rugby World ...
South Africans in New York are gearing up for a watch party for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final between the Springboks ...
England’s Youngs bows out content and proud after 127 caps
Scrumhalf Ben Youngs will make his 127th and last appearance for England on Friday, having decided to retire from ...
Bongi Mbonambi cleared to play in World Cup final
Bongi Mbonambi is off the hook. World Rugby announced early on Thursday its investigation into the allegation that ...
It’s a scrum out there: what the stats tell us about Boks v All Blacks ...
The Boks have been less efficient at the ruck, an area in which New Zealand have excelled
Willie le Roux reflects on semifinal post-match fracas against England
More accustomed to drawing defenders before delivering the final pass, Bok fullback Willie le Roux on Wednesday tried ...
Manie Libbok dilemma: who will tick the Boks' box at No 10?
Some thought it audacious four years ago when Rassie Erasmus unveiled his team to play in the Rugby World Cup final ...
Sunak asks World Rugby to look at it carefully: how the UK press is ...
Even UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has weighed in on allegations of a racial slur by Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi ...
Mbonambi: World Rugby still probing Bok, but ...
World Rugby is still in its evidence gathering phase in its investigation into whether Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi ...
Boks in green and gold in final ... All Blacks, well, all black
Springbok fans can rest easy, their team will be in their traditional green and gold jersey when they take on the All ...
Curry picked for 50th cap in England team to face Argentina for bronze
Henry Arundell and Freddie Steward will start on the wing for England in the bronze final against Argentina on Friday, ...
Polarising All Blacks boss Foster a win against Boks away from RWC triumph
Underestimated and underappreciated, Ian Foster is one win away from becoming the fourth coach to deliver New Zealand a ...
Here are public viewing sites in Cape Town for the Rugby World Cup final
Three public viewing sites with DJs and big screens have been confirmed by the City of Cape Town for the Rugby World ...
WATCH | Footage emerges that may shed light on ...
New video footage may shed light on what Springbok hooker Bongani Mbonambi uttered during the Springboks' at-times ...
All Blacks’ Band of Brothers ready to face up to Boks’ Bomb Squad
New Zealand have named their response to South Africa’s Bomb Squad in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final ‘Easy Company’ ...
World Rugby announces expanded World Cup and new Nations League
The World Rugby Council has approved a new aligned international calendar, expanded 24-team men's World Cup and a top ...
Tournament mentality: How Boks and All Blacks’ RWC monopoly persists
It's been 20 years since a team other than South Africa and New Zealand have had their hands on the game's most coveted ...
England’s Wayne Barnes to blow the whistle in Boks-All Blacks final
As expected the game's most experienced Test referee will be handed the whistle for Saturday's Rugby World Cup final ...
UPDATE | World Rugby to investigate Boks’ ...
Bongi Mbonambi’s participation in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand has been presented a fresh ...
South Africans rally behind Boks' Mbonambi, ask for proof of 'racial slur'
The Springboks' heated Rugby World Cup semifinal match against England at the weekend did not go down without drama.
Springboks mum on Bongi's prospects of playing in the final
As expected, the Springboks opted to shed no further light on their go-to hooker Bongi Mbonambi's prospects of playing ...
POLL | Do you believe Boks' Mbonambi uttered a racial slur against ...
Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi is in the spotlight, this time not for being a man-of-the-match but for allegedly ...
Kolisi puts Nienaber in focus as Boks’ quieter coach enters his last week
Jacques Nienaber has been loath to draw attention to himself during his almost four years as Springbok head coach.
Tiring Boks, with a day less to final, summon ...
With one day less than the All Blacks to prepare for the final the Springboks will have to rest and recover well after ...
Bok player ratings: key performers earned low energy Boks place in final
Ox Nché came on and breathed life into the Springbok performance against England on Saturday
Bok Mbonambi’s place in final under threat after alleged racial slur on ...
Bongi Mbonambi's prospects of playing in Saturday's Rugby World Cup final against the All Blacks may be in jeopardy ...
Boks the kings of chasing down lost causes
Last week in the wake of Cheslin Kolbe charging down Thomas Ramos's conversion attempt Springbok head coach Jacques ...
‘I knew that was the job I had to do. Luckily it came off’: Pollard on ...
Converting the deciding kick in a Rugby World Cup knock-out game is something you dream of from the time you're a ...
Ox helps Bok scrum plough ahead as Bomb Squad ...
The demise of the scrum as one of rugby's true battle grounds has been greatly exaggerated.
Boks somehow turn lost cause against England into World Cup final glory
Handré Pollard reprised his role from the 2019 Rugby World Cup semifinal win over Wales on Saturday night when he again ...
BLOW BY BLOW | Incredible! Boks snatch last-gasp win against England in ...
All the action, blow by blow, as it happened as the Springboks beat England 16-15 in their 2023 Rugby World Cup ...
Boks and England prepare for wet conditions
Paris is cloaked in a blanket of cloud.
SA v England: Who will join New Zealand in Rugby World Cup final?
It is easy to draw the conclusion that the Springboks have taken the bigger leap over the last four years than their ...
Rassie Erasmus responds to supposed death threats ...
Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach has received a supposed online death threat and Rassie Erasmus has taken to social ...
All Blacks breeze into fifth RWC final
The ruthless and efficient All Blacks continued the restoration of their reputation when they beat Argentina 44-6 in ...
Jordan keeps delivering prime numbers for New Zealand
New Zealand winger Will Jordan's hat-trick of tries in Friday’s Rugby World Cup semifinal continued his incredible form ...
Stick disappointed at ‘hooligan’ who supposedly directed death threat to ...
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick is disappointed at a user on social media platform X, going by the name of ...
Boks in muted tones as seismic World Cup semifinal against rivals England ...
Out in the woods, the sticks if you like, well north of Paris, the Springboks had their final word before they clash ...
RUGBY WORLD CUP | All the pools, fixtures and ...
All the 2023 Rugby World Cup pools, results and fixtures.
Rugby World Cup pool A | Epic tussle between hosts France and All Blacks
Hosts France, who are the bookmakers’ favourites to claim the Webb Ellis Cup, and three-time World Cup winners New ...
Rugby World Cup pool B | Boks, Ireland headline ‘pool of death’
Pool B is arguably the “group of death” at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Rugby World Cup pool C | Australia, Wales to fight it out for first place
The clash between Australia and Wales on September 24 is set to decide the pool winners but Fiji will aim to throw a ...
Rugby World Cup pool D | Samoa eye upset of England and Argentina
Argentina and England are set to battle for bragging rights but Samoa may have the final say on standings in the Rugby ...
POLL | Will the Springboks dump England out of ...
Will South Africa again send England crashing out of the Rugby World Cup or will the English team redeem its nation's ...
WATCH | ‘Yimincili!’ Mapimpi stunned as he receives spontaneous hero's ...
With a bucket hat and an oversized t-shirt Springboks wing Makazole Mapimpi could not escape the staff and shoppers of ...
Facts and stats — Argentina v New Zealand
A selection of facts and statistics before the Rugby World Cup semifinal between Argentina and New Zealand at Stade de ...
A Springboks vs All Blacks World Cup final is not guaranteed: Bob Skinstad
England haven’t lost yet and continue to build momentum, says former Bok skipper.
MARK KEOHANE | Rassie and Jacques prove two heads are better than one
The Bok coaching duo have been spot on with their game management and squad selection during the World Cup
LIAM DEL CARME | Boks must stamp their authority ...
The Boks will be wary of a repeat of the 2019 semifinal, where they allowed Wales to stay in the game right until the ...
As usual, it’s about scrums and physicality for Boks against England
The Springboks' demolition of England's scrum paved the way for their success in the final of the Rugby World Cup four ...
Nienaber’s Boks ‘Dad’s Army’ boasts world of experience
For only the second time in 64 Tests in the Rassie Erasmus/Jacques Nienaber era the Springbok team has been left ...
Bok coach Nienaber names unchanged team for semifinal against England
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has shown faith in his match-winning Rugby World Cup quarterfinal squad by retaining ...
All Blacks make two changes for semi, Argentina bring in Bertranou
Winger Mark Telea returned to The All Blacks’ starting line-up for Friday’s World Cup semifinal against Argentina at ...
Semifinalists’ stats: Boks top dominant tackles, ...
South Africa, though limited in the number of line breaks and carries in their quarterfinal, proved potent when ...
England must be ready for ‘dark arts’ of Erasmus: Wales coach Gatland
Wales coach Warren Gatland said his England counterpart Steve Borthwick must be ready to counter the “dark arts” of ...
Appointment of criticised ref will be welcomed by both England and Boks: ...
The appointment of referee Ben O’Keeffe for a second successive South Africa knockout game at the World Cup will be ...
England sweat on Marcus Smith for Boks semifinal
England are sweating on the fitness of star utility back Marcus Smith before their Rugby World Cup semifinal against ...
LIAM DEL CARME | BOK VOYAGE: Whistle-stop tour continues in France
Notes from the road at the Rugby World Cup
Let them have boeuf, says Pollard on ...
If teams want to have beef with the Boks, they should pull up a chair, says Handré Pollard.
DAVID ISAACSON | Rugby needs to clean out Beaumont’s fart-filled boardroom
World Rugby has not only let Ireland down, but they failed the French too and robbed the home fans of two matches
That moment: How Boks’ Kolbe charged down Ramos’ conversion
Chasing lost causes is the kind of pursuit that has helped set the Springboks apart.
Jesse Kriel bloodied but unbowed after his Bok opus against France
Though he was coy, the Springbok centre was simply magnifique against France, in possession and defence
This is real transformation, says Kaya Malotana, first black Bok to play ...
Former Springbok centre Kaya Malotana is impressed at how balanced the Springbok squads have been in the Rugby World ...
Mapimpi recovering after surgery but not back on ...
It remains unclear when Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi might be back on the playing field as he recovers from the ...
RWC semis: Southern hemisphere flexes muscle to keep old order intact
A weekend that threatened to herald a change to the Rugby World Cup pecking order instead saw the Southern Hemisphere ...
Springbok player ratings: every player came to the party against France
From Man of the Match, Bongi Mbonambi to the impact of the bench, all 23 players played their part
Bok hearts filled with belief: How they got the job done
The Springboks earned the right to meet England in Saturday's Rugby World Cup semifinal, but it required a performance ...
Fiji laid foundation for their next generation in France
Fiji’s World Cup campaign started and ended with defeats in exhilarating contests against tier one nations, and while ...
France captain Dupont bemoans refereeing in Boks’ ...
A pall has descended over France. The hosts will have to watch the rest of the Rugby World Cup from the sidelines after ...
Irrepressible Earl drives England into World Cup last four date with Boks
Owen Farrell was the official man of the match but not an England fan leaving the Marseille Velodrome is likely to have ...
Boks pure courage, grit as they keep all of France at bay to reach RWC ...
They were at times scintillating, but the mostly resourceful and resolute Springboks kept all of France at bay as they ...
‘An incredible athletic display’ — Cyril Ramaphosa praises Springboks for ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa hailed the country’s national rugby team for defeating France in the Rugby World Cup ...
BLOW BY BLOW | Superhuman Boks beat France by point in quarter thriller
Live updates, as it happens, of Sunday's huge 2023 Rugby World Cup quarterfinal between France and the Springboks
Farrell kicks England to narrow win over brave ...
Captain Owen Farrell kicked 20 points to lead England to a gripping 30-24 World Cup quarterfinal victory over Fiji on ...
All Blacks lead way, giving Boks ‘the thought maybe they’ve got a chance’
Few will argue with former Springbok captain Bob Skinstad's succinct assessment of the events that unfolded at the ...
Boks have made plans for fielding France’s tactical kicking: Willemse
It is not panache but pragmatism that has entrenched France among the modern game's elite.
Gatland commits to Wales after quarterfinal loss to Argentina
Soft penalties and an inability to turn the screw when ahead were behind Wales’ 29-17 World Cup quarterfinal defeat to ...
Ireland’s wait continues after All Blacks prevail in match like no other
It was breathless and unrelenting in skill and intensity. Ireland's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal against New Zealand ...
All Blacks dump Ireland out of the Rugby World ...
Ireland's quest for a first ever quarterfinal win at the Rugby World Cup drew another blank when New Zealand stunned ...
Argentina surge into semis with battling comeback win over Wales
Carried on a wave of incredible support, Argentina overcame a 10-0 deficit to eventually overwhelm Wales 29-17 as late ...
France captain and talisman Antoine Dupont reappears against the Boks ...
The face of the Rugby World Cup will not be entirely obscured when hosts France take on defending champions South ...
Ireland look to bury World Cup jinx in crunch All Blacks clash
Ireland are looking to bury their World Cup jinx forever against New Zealand at the Stade de France on Saturday in one ...
Boks must go to a dark place and unleash 'violence' in World Cup ...
The Stade de France may shade even the Eiffel Tower as the most illuminated structure in all of France on Sunday night, ...
Rassie and Galthié’s paths cross again, this time ...
Fabien Galthié left quite an impression on Rassie Erasmus when their off-the-field paths crossed half a dozen or so ...
Old wise heads Vermeulen and Le Roux expected to play crucial roles for ...
The experience and game management skills of No 8 Duane Vermeulen and fullback Willie le Roux helped get them the nod ...
Bok coach Nienaber names strongest possible squad for World Cup ...
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named an experienced team, including 15 players who featured in the 2019 final, for ...
LIAM DEL CARME | Will Jacques and Rassie’s meticulous planning be enough?
What will the Springbok coaching duo’s legacy be if, dare I say it, we lose in the quarterfinal?
Backrow and scrum battles could decide France vs Boks: Serge Betsen
Dupont ace in French pack but Kolisi can rally South Africa, says Cameroon-born ex-flanker.
Boks turn up volume to prepare for Stade de ...
Such is the deafening din the Springboks are expecting at the Stade de France on Sunday, they have recreated it at ...
EDITORIAL | Boks v France: what a nerve-racking 80 minutes it will be from ...
The fromage in both countries has mould — and people in France long for some sporting cheer about as much as those in ...
Lacking game time, weak cheekbone — Dupont a threat to Boks: Rassie
France talisman Antoine Dupont may not have recent game time under the belt but he is capable of pulling the strings ...
Ireland up? What the numbers game tells us about RWC quarterfinalists
As a numbers-based science, statistics aren't there to be bent. They are, however, readily applied and interpreted to ...
MARK KEOHANE | Hard to separate but Boks edge France on defence, ...
With French fullback Thomas Ramos’s deadly accurate boot, discipline will be non-negotiable for the Boks.
‘Tier 2’ teams made strong case at World Cup for ...
There is no doubt the increased spend World Rugby committed to some emerging rugby nations has paid dividends.
Ireland have shed inferiority complex, says Farrell ahead of All Blacks ...
Andy Farrell concedes Ireland have suffered from an inferiority complex in the past but believes his team are ready to ...
England set to drop Ford, start Smith at fullback in Fiji quarterfinal
England coach Steve Borthwick looks set to make radical changes for Sunday's World Cup quarter-final against Fiji by ...
Biggar back for Wales in boost for World Cup quarterfinal with Argentina
Wales' influential flyhalf Dan Biggar will start this weekend's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal against Argentina in ...
Plenty of respect but no fear for All Blacks in Ireland clash
The All Blacks have a healthy respect for Ireland as the best team in the world but there will be no fear when the two ...
Bok maul, where are you hiding?
It was at this stage four years ago at the Rugby World Cup that the Springboks unleashed the might of their maul and ...
Taking France to a dark place? Squeaky clean Boks think not, says Rassie
Four years ago Sébastien Vahaamahina's pointed elbow didn't just knock Wales' Aaron Wainwright in the face, but also a ...
More attacking Boks happy to ‘go to old traditional ways’ if needed
With the Bok arsenal now carrying more firepower, scrumhalf Faf De Klerk is thrilled to have options
LIAM DEL CARME | BOK VOYAGE: Flying the Klippies flag and a Pied Peyper
Notes from the road at the Rugby World Cup
Boks get calm Kiwi Ben O’Keefe as ref against France
Ben O'Keefe, a Kiwi with a calm, easy-going demeanour, is the man who will have to drown out thousands of French voices ...
Nation on song, imposing win record — France are ...
French mood has been bolstered by the news that captain Antoine Dupont has been cleared to play on Sunday.
France's Dupont in race against the clock to face Springboks
France captain Antoine Dupont faces a race against the clock to be fully fit to play against the Springboks as the ...
Faf talks down Dupont’s influence in Bok camp
The face of the Rugby World Cup in France may be scarred but the host nation is hoping an indelible mark will be made ...
No quarter will be given in scrums in Boks vs France showdown
Scrumming is a serious business in France. It then stands to reason that tightheads are viewed as precious commodities, ...
Gambling backfired as Wallabies wallowed out of World Cup
Australians are among the most enthusiastic gamblers on the planet so it is perhaps no surprise the country's worst ...
France star Dupont cleared to play in Springboks ...
Antoine Dupont's chances of playing in France's quarterfinal clash against defending champions South Africa at the ...
France vs Boks clash will break new ground — and hearts
Defending champions South Africa face hosts and three-time losing finalists France in Paris on Sunday in a match likely ...
Straight back to drawing board for Fiji as England rematch clash looms
Fiji just managed to qualify for the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals but, having lost to minnows Portugal in their final ...
Flag issue doesn’t bother Boks: scrum coach Human
Talk of the Springboks not playing under the national flag does not bother no-nonsense scrum coach Daan Human.
Fiji lose but go through to quarters, knocking Australia out
Fiji sneaked into the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals despite a 24-23 defeat by Portugal, who claimed their first ever ...
Argentina down Japan in Nantes thriller to reach ...
A clinical hat-trick from winger Mateo Carreras helped hoist Argentina into the World Cup quarter-finals with a 39-27 ...
We haven’t played our best rugby yet, says Ireland coach Farrell
Ireland coach Andy Farrell said his team have not played their best rugby yet despite booking their place in the ...
Springboks to face host nation France in crunch World Cup quarterfinal
Four years ago, the Springboks were thrust into the role of party poopers and they may well have to perform the same ...
Damian’s in high spirit in France
If your name is Damian, you are probably in high spirits at this year's Rugby World Cup.
Ireland loss was prick Boks needed
The Boks, as this piece was penned, were on the cusp of Rugby World Cup quarterfinal qualification, with three wins and ...
Vincent Koch on Boks being switched on for ...
Vincent Koch has for long cut a content figure in the Bok back seat. He certainly isn't part of the factory-fitted ...
France braced for second 'World Cup final' in five weeks, possibly against ...
France coach Fabien Galthie declared himself satisfied with Friday's 60-7 drubbing of Italy to move into the knockout ...
Boks' star centre Lukhanyo Am opens up on the frustration of being on ...
He may be the coolest, most unflappable player you could possibly lay eyes on but even Lukhanyo Am admits being on ...
POLL | How would you feel if Boks and Proteas had to play without SA flag ...
Having your country’s flag hoisted abroad after a great victory gives sportswomen and men a sense of pride.
The heart of Boks lock Kleyn says Scotland but his mind says Ireland
Boks lock Jean Kleyn may have played five Tests for Ireland in 2019 but he will be hoping Scotland gets the rub of the ...
Boks take training break to relax with WAGS in ...
While the bedbugs were biting in Paris, in the south the Springboks took to the salty waters of the Mediterranean ...
England will benefit from Samoa close shave, says Borthwick
England may have scraped home against a superb Samoa on Saturday, but coach Steve Borthwick believes it was just the ...
MARK KEOHANE | All World Cup-winning teams share the same traits
Since 1987, Rugby World Cup winners have not necessarily played attractive rugby but they have all had strong kicking ...
Lukhanyo Am welcomed with open arms
Popular squad member Lukhanyo Am was welcomed with open arms when he reunited with the Springbok teammates in Toulon ...
Boks cast in party poopers role
Four years ago the Springboks were thrust in the role of party poopers and they may well have to perform the same grim ...
Mapimpi’s race may be run, but he passed the ...
At 33 he is unlikely to play another World Cup. His dream of winning back-to-back Webb Ellis Cups is now over
‘It’s a disgrace’: Boks may fly flagless at World Cup over Wada threat
“It will be a sad day if the Springboks win the World Cup without the South African flag,” SA Rugby president Mark ...
LIAM DEL CARME | To tinker or not to tinker? That’s the burning Bok ...
The arrival of Handré Pollard and Lukhanyo Am provides the Boks with a wealth of experience, but should they replace ...
All Blacks wait on Lomax as ‘monster game’ looms in quarters after ...
Tyrel Lomax's return to action was cut short on Thursday as New Zealand's top tighthead prop suffered another injury in ...
MARK KEOHANE | All World Cup-winning teams share the same traits
Since 1987, Rugby World Cup winners have not necessarily played attractive rugby but they have all had strong kicking ...
POOL B SUPREMACY AT STAKE | Watch your backs, ...
TimesLIVE’s expert sports reporters bring you an extraordinary Rugby World Cup guide celebrating a tournament the ...
RUGBY WORLD CUP | France’s nine sparkling stadiums
A guide to all the nine of the 2023 Rugby World Cup stadiums.
Stars of the Rugby World Cup | Wonder wing Penaud ‘most exciting player in ...
France's Damian Penaud is the man capable of breaking the World Cup's long-standing eight-try record.
Stars of the Rugby World Cup | Canan Moodie, Springboks’ super-starlet
Canan Moodie, the second-youngest player to represent the Springboks after Francois Steyn, has enjoyed a meteoric rise ...
Stars of the Rugby World Cup | Selestino Ravutaumada, Fiji’s wonder wing
Selestino Ravutaumada, who was named man of the match after cutting England to shreds in Fiji’s 30-22 win at Twickenham ...
Stars of the Rugby World Cup: Ardie Savea, All Black flank fantastic
Not that Ardie Savea needed any motivation, but the flashbacks of how the All Blacks failed to reach the final of the ...
Stars of the Rugby World Cup | Will Skelton, modern-day Aussie giant
At the Rugby World Cup (RWC) in France, a relatively young Australia will be led by monster of a lock Will Skelton, one ...
Stars of the Rugby World Cup | Ireland's Johnny Sexton set for last dance
Having played a crucial role in helping Ireland reign supreme in the 2023 Six Nations Championship, Irish veteran ...
Stars of the Rugby World Cup | Antoine Dupont, master scrumhalf
Antoine Dupont, widely regarded as the world’s best scrumhalf owing to his masterful all-round game, will aim to lead ...
Mama Joy and Botha not paid to be at Rugby World ...
But the department of sport, arts and culture admits it did pay for superfans' flights and accommodation in France
Rassie unfazed as Irish radio host mocks him for his ‘giant rugby brain’
South Africa's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has ruffled some feathers after warning Ireland of a possible exit from ...
Ireland laugh off idea of collusion to knock out Springboks
Ireland assistant coach Mike Catt has laughed off the idea that there might be collusion with Scotland to ensure both ...
WATCH | Lukhanyo Am joins Boks as they resume training
Lukhanyo Am reported for duty in Toulon on Wednesday as the Springboks returned to the training field with an eye on ...
Fearless Fourie to the fore for Boks after strong display against Tonga
Fearless Springbok warrior Deon Fourie says his confidence and fitness are improving game by game and he is ready for ...
Moodie ‘was almost not in WP mix’: youth coach on ...
Craven week coach is impressed by the young star’s progression from school rugby to the highest stage
France captain Dupont meeting training goals, to see surgeon on Monday
France captain Antoine Dupont is meeting his goals at training after his return to their World Cup squad after surgery ...
Handré Pollard back for Boks but Manie Libbok hasn’t gone anywhere
He did not strike the ball cleanly at all in warm-up, which made Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard doubly delighted he ...
LIAM DEL CARME | BOK VOYAGE: Boks sidestep French obsession with Speedos
Notes from the road at the Rugby World Cup
Siya Kolisi’s story offers lessons in resilience when life tries you
The Bok captain’s ability to bounce back and succeed is not limited to rugby
Springboks call up Lukhanyo Am as replacement for ...
The Springboks have called up outside centre Lukhanyo Am as an injury replacement for wing Makazole Mapimpi, adding the ...
Boks’ Makazole Mapimpi out of the World Cup
It was anticipated but news of Makazole Mapimpi's exit from the Rugby World Cup still had a jarring effect on Monday.
Players ‘deserve some accolades’: Jones after Portugal win as Wallabies ...
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones said he was disappointed that Australia's World Cup destiny was no longer in their own ...
Pollard the chef as Boks bash win at the meat-grinder against Tonga
The Springboks knew this was a job for the meat-grinder, not the sushi chef's blade.
BLOW BY BLOW | Boks beat tough Tonga in Marseille
Catch all the live action as the Springboks meet Tonga in their final Rugby World Cup pool B game at Stade Vélodrome in ...
Scotland’s Romania rout adds pressure on Boks for ...
The pressure on the Springboks has gone up a notch after Scotland did what most expected of them — a rout of Romania to ...
Duane believes Boks' best yet to come
The Springboks' best is yet to come, insists loose forward Duane Vermeulen ahead of Sunday's Rugby World Cup pool B ...
Graham’s try blitz helps Scotland to huge win over Romania
Darcy Graham led the way with four tries as Scotland romped to an 84-0 bonus-point triumph over Romania at the Rugby ...
Sanchez shines as Argentina set up Japan showdown
Nicolas Sanchez celebrated his 100th cap in style with a try and a flawless kicking performance as Argentina set up a ...
Bok flyhalf Pollard to take a big jump against Tonga
Handrè Pollard admits playing a Test with just 30 minutes of rugby under his belt since returning from injury is a big ...
Siya Kolisi takes milestone of leading Boks for ...
Siya Kolisi's storied existence enters a new chapter when he captains the Springboks for a 50th time against Tonga on ...
POLL | Will Pollard stop Springboks' kicking woes?
Pollard, who is making a return to the Bok team after a 13-month absence, takes over at No 10 from Manie Libbok who has ...
Japan looking forward to ‘grand final’ against Argentina
Japan quickly turned their focus to their Pool D decider against Argentina after beating Samoa 28-22 on Thursday as ...
WATCH | Boks get fan-tastic response from 8,000 crowd while training in ...
They usually train behind closed doors, hidden by a canvas strip that runs around the perimeter of the field - but on ...
All Blacks recall quartet after injury to face genuine threat from Italy
New Zealand see Italy as a genuine threat in Friday's key World Cup pool A clash and will wait until after the match to ...
Bok coach Nienaber sets record straight on ...
Though Handré Pollard is back in the Springbok team after a 13-month absence coach Jacques Nienaber was quick to temper ...
Fifita suspension: Tonga’s loss is Boks’ gain, but islanders still carry ...
The heavy hitter will miss the game against SA, the one against Romania, the Scarlets' clash against the Bulls and ...
Boks to gallop for bonus point against physical Tonga: Kwagga
Kwagga Smith is in no doubt the Springboks will be galloping in full pursuit of a bonus point in their Rugby World Cup ...
France’s recovering Dupont on course for quarter, probably against Boks
Antoine Dupont's recovery from surgery on a broken cheekbone is progressing well and it may not be too long before the ...
Ireland defeat produces head-scratchers for Boks against Tonga
Had the Boks won on Saturday evening in Paris, there would be less team selections to ponder
Kickers worth their weight in gold at Rugby World ...
Every Rugby World Cup has been won by a nation with a strong goal-kicker who can turn pressure into points and it is ...
Boks’ scrum coach Human takes the rough with the smooth
The sun's out in familiar surrounds and the Boks can warm to another challenge.
LIAM DEL CARME | BOK VOYAGE: Cons, curious thrills and a Gentle Ox
Notes from the road at the Rugby World Cup
All Blacks confident they can match level of Ireland, Springboks
New Zealand return to their training camp in Lyon this week after spending a bye week on the west coast of France but, ...
Will Skelton backs Eddie Jones as Wallabies fall to new rankings low
Wallabies captain Will Skelton backed coach Eddie Jones as the man to revive Australian rugby on Monday as the nation ...
Stats show Boks need to up their conversion rate
The tale of the tape, if one has to zero in on an enduring sporting quirk, doesn't always tell the long and the short ...
Handré Pollard is not Superman, says Boks director of rugby Rassie Erasmus
The perception that Handré Pollard will be the panacea to the Springboks ills is well off the mark, according to Rassie ...
Could this World Cup be a Northern Hemisphere party?
South Africa went down 8-13 to Ireland in a titanic nail-biting Rugby World Cup contest to decide the top of pool B in ...
Seven-try Scotland see off Tonga in World Cup win
Scotland got their World Cup campaign back on track with a bonus-point 45-17 victory over Tonga in their clash in Nice ...
Boks v Ireland: beautiful brutality in the City of Love
There were no reds, or yellows, just a sea of green at the Stade de France.
Sexton backs Boks’ battling Libbok
There was praise and perhaps encouragement for Manie Libbok from an unlikely source in the immediate aftermath of the ...
Springbok player ratings against Ireland
The Springboks suffered their first defeat in the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France when they lost 13-8 to the world’s No ...
Boks can still defend title, says Nienaber, but mistakes must be fixed
Jacques Nienaber is adamant the Springboks can still successfully defend their Rugby World Cup crown but some ...
France hope for Dupont return after captain undergoes surgery
France captain Antoine Dupont has undergone surgery on a facial injury and will return to his Rugby World Cup squad to ...
Ireland beat Springboks in tightly contested World Cup match in Paris
Ireland beat the Springboks 13-8 in the Rugby World Cup's box-office pool clash at a tension-filled Stade de France on ...
BLOW BY BLOW | Ireland edge the Springboks in ...
Blow-by-blow action from the Springboks' Rugby World Cup clash against top-ranked Ireland.
Clouds disperse for heavyweight bout between Boks and Ireland
Much of the finishing touches in preparation to Saturday's clash between the Springboks and Ireland were done under ...
Stakes high as Springboks take on Ireland in seismic World Cup clash
The streets of Paris are wet but it does not compare with how appetites have been whet ahead of South Africa's Rugby ...
Five-try Arundell caps 71-0 England win over Chile
Winger Henry Arundell scored five tries as England tore up the safety-first playbook from their first two matches at ...
Sloppy Samoa left to rue mistakes in defeat by Argentina
Samoa were left to rue too many handling errors at a wet Stade Geoffroy Guichard as they slipped to a 19-10 defeat by ...
POOL B SUPREMACY AT STAKE | Watch your backs, ...
TimesLIVE’s expert sports reporters bring you an extraordinary Rugby World Cup guide celebrating a tournament the ...
Argentina solid enough to beat Samoa in World Cup Pool D
Argentina claimed their first win in this year's Rugby World Cup as they beat Samoa 19-10 to stay on course for a ...
POLL | Ireland vs Springboks: Who will win the battle?
South Africa take on top-ranked rivals Ireland in the much-anticipated 2023 Rugby World Cup pool B clash at the Stade ...
Half centurion Aki will face different Boks compared to his debut six ...
It was at a cold and wet Lansdowne Road that Bundee Aki made his Test debut for his adopted country against the ...
Namibia's Deysel apologises to Dupont for dangerous tackle
Namibia captain Johan Deysel was the target of online abuse after his clash with France skipper Antoine Dupont left the ...
Siya Kolisi unplugs from online abuse
Rugby, for most of its jacket and tie existence, has portrayed itself as the gentlemen’s game.
France ‘extremely concerned’ after Dupont suffers possible jaw fracture
France were sweating about the condition of captain Antoine Dupont after the mercurial scrumhalf suffered a suspected ...
France get record win against Namibia but worry over Dupont injury
France dazzled as they ran in 14 tries for their biggest ever victory in tests with a 96-0 hammering of Namibia but it ...
Mondli Gungubele: 'We have not honoured Rassie Erasmus enough'
Communications minister Mondli Gungubele says South Africa has failed to properly honour former Springbok coach Rassie ...
Chance in a lifetime for fans flying to back Boks against Ireland
Maritjie van Eck thought someone was pulling a prank on her when she received a call informing her she had won an ...
Lambie backs Libbok to kick on to greatness at ...
Flyhalf Manie Libbok has been recalled to the starting line-up for the mouthwatering clash against Ireland
Bok shooter Libbok, familiarly, in everyone’s crosshairs
For much of Manie Libbok's career he has had to put at ease, please and placate. That often comes with the territory -- ...
Bomb Squad-plus: a question — again — of Boks' innovation and evolution
It is perhaps France head coach Fabien Galthié's explanation of his team's transformation that best describes the ...
LIAM DEL CARME | BOK VOYAGE: Horrors and haughty couture in France
Notes from the road at the Rugby World Cup
Rugby World Cup organisers hail ‘spectacular’ TV numbers
Rugby World Cup organisers have welcomed impressive domestic and international television audiences that far exceed ...
Bold move as Nienaber brings back 7/1 split in ...
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber made 13 personnel changes and a positional switch naming a seven/one split in favour ...
‘He’s helluva vital’: spectre of Sexton looms large in Boks’ Paris camp
The spectre of Johnny Sexton is looming large in the Springbok camp.
Galthie calls back France’s big guns for game against Namibia
France coach Fabien Galthie recalled his premium players for their third pool A match against Namibia as Les Bleus look ...
Rassie dismisses frock froth as Boks line up all-white jersey for Ireland
In the capital of haute fashion and sartorial elegance, it is a plain white Springbok jersey that is commanding some of ...
Etzebeth set for Paris run against Ireland, Pollard stays out
Eben Etzebeth looks set to take his place against Ireland in the Springboks' Rugby World Cup pool B clash at Stade de ...
Handré Pollard will have to earn his Bok starting ...
Handré Pollard may be Paris-bound after playing half-an-hour for his club, but his journey to the Springbok starting ...
Game time spread, mission accomplished for Boks in Romania romp
Dressed to the nines and finding hookers left, right and (not quite) centre, the Springboks left Bordeaux for Paris ...
Fiji make compelling case for a place among rugby’s elite
Fiji's convincing victory over the twice world champion Wallabies on Sunday was the first big upset of the World Cup ...
Four-try England hail improved attack in Japan win
England will take any scrap of luck that comes their way as they improve their attacking play, captain Courtney Lawes ...
Eddie Jones regrets nothing after young Wallabies fall to Fiji
Australia coach Eddie Jones said he had no regrets after his inexperienced Wallabies were beaten by Fiji for the first ...
Springboks call up key flyhalf Handré Pollard as ...
The Springboks called up flyhalf Handré Pollard to their World Cup squad as an injury replacement, significantly ...
Fiji shock Australia to throw RWC pool C wide open
Fiji threw the outcome of Rugby World Cup pool C wide open with a 22-15 win over Australia on Sunday, in the first ...
Boks romp over Romania in Bordeaux, but Koch injury a dampener
The Springboks romped home with a 76-0 win against Romania in their Rugby World Cup pool B match here on Sunday but it ...
Ja well no wine: rugby supporters pour into Bordeaux as Boks meet Romania
Thousands of rugby fans have poured into France's revered wine region for South Africa's Rugby World Cup Pool B clash ...
BLOW BY BLOW | Reinach, Mapimpi hat-tricks help Boks to big win
Catch all the action as it happens in the Springboks' second match of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, against Romania in ...
Boks seek to keep footing in potentially slippery encounter against Romania
It is in this epicurean stronghold of Bordeaux that the Springboks will hope to turn Romania into their hors d'oeuvre ...
'I'm delighted to be representing my country of birth,' says lock Kleyn ...
Jean Kleyn is a little surprised. Not that he is at the Rugby World Cup, but at the short turn around it required for ...
Bok brains trust mulling over a shock return of Pollard as replacement for ...
A return from injury 30-minute stint for Leicester Tigers on Friday night appears to be Handre Pollard's passport to ...
All Blacks prepare to contest De Groot red card
The All Blacks are preparing evidence to contest any suspension arising from the red card handed to prop Ethan De Groot ...
Bok flanker Van Staden allays fears he will be in ...
With Malcolm Marx out of the Rugby World Cup, Marco van Staden has had to throw his weight around in a very different ...
Irish wary of Tongan pack ahead of World Cup showdown
Ireland's forwards do not expect Tonga's pack to be a pushover when the two sides meet in their Rugby World Cup Pool B ...
All Blacks delight at big win over Namibia but discipline still an issue
All Blacks coach Ian Foster was delighted with New Zealand's first win of the World Cup on Friday but, such are the ...
Boks brains trust not yet decided on Malcolm Marx’s replacement
The Springboks left sunny Toulon and arrived in Bordeaux with a chill in the air and more than one cloud above.
Court orders food producer Eskort to remove 'Springbox' ambush marketing
The South African Rugby Union has won the legal battle to have food company Eskort cease its ambush marketing campaign ...
The Pieter-Steph du Toit machine purrs again
The player and injury have been sidekicks for some time, but he is back to making his mark, as he did in the last World ...
Chorus of discontent makes World Rugby take action on disharmonious anthems
Fans' and pundits’ chorus of discontent has had Rugby World Cup bosses change their tune.
Nienaber names four scrumhalves in Springbok squad to face Romania
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named all four scrumhalves in the Springbok squad in the match-23 to face Romania in ...
France youngster Bielle-Biarrey ready to shine against Uruguay
France's Louis Bielle-Biarrey made quite an impression with his silky footwork in his first Test, scoring a try in a ...
Fourie, finding a lease on life, ready for first Bok Test at hooker at 37
Deon Fourie is in for an early birthday gift. His big celebration is on September 25 but before that he'll have reason ...
Nonchalant France pushed all the way by inspired ...
A largely reshuffled France side showed a worrying lack of discipline and a certain nonchalance as they laboured to a ...
Bok lock Eben Etzebeth in the race against time to face Ireland next ...
The odds on Eben Etzebeth recovering in time for the Springboks' clash against Ireland have lengthened with the news ...
Bok hooker Malcolm Marx ruled out of World Cup
The Springboks have been dealt a crushing blow with the news that star hooker Malcolm Marx is out of the Rugby World ...
Boks dressed to the nines
The Springboks will take on Romania on Sunday dressed to the nines, though their jersey this time isn't part of the ...
Namibia make four changes for New Zealand game
Namibia have made four changes to their team to face New Zealand in a daunting Rugby World Cup Pool A clash in Toulouse ...
He may not have raised flags enough, but Boks’ ...
The flyhalf's distributions skills have been a keen feature in the team’s recent performances
Scrum coach Daan’s Human touch a hit for Boks at the World Cup
Daan Human's views on scrumming are as firm as his handshake. A steely stare from under his now trademark bucket hat ...
Wallabies wing Nawaqanitawase soars into the limelight at World Cup
Australia winger Mark Nawaqanitawase celebrated his 23rd birthday at a French primary school on Monday morning, the ...
World Cup off to a flyer on memorable weekend
Rugby World Cup organisers hoped for a blockbuster opening weekend and they certainly got one, starting with host ...
Springboks’ injured Etzebeth can be ready for Ireland
Eben Etzebeth’s seven to 10-day recovery prognosis does not bedevil the Springboks' plans for the match against ...
LIAM DEL CARME | BOK VOYAGE: Songs, seagulls and ...
Saffa voices cut through the calm of the Cote d’Azur like a hot knife through foie gras
All Blacks want more ball-in-play at World Cup
The All Blacks are hoping for more time with the ball in play during World Cup matches so that their renowned fitness ...
England’s Curry banned for Japan, Chile RWC games
England flanker Tom Curry has been handed an effective two-game suspension and will miss the Rugby World Cup pool D ...
DAVID ISAACSON | Englishmen are mad dogs? ‘Ruffian’ Farrell deserves a ...
England’s Owen Farrell is a serial offender and is lucky not to have spent longer periods of time on the sidelines
Peripheral Boks keeping up with the Joneses
Sunday's Rugby World Cup clash against Romania may not be one of the tournament's marquee fixtures, but for several ...
Some squint as Rassie and Boks put on a red light
Another Bok game, another storm, though this time in a Rugby World Cup.
WATCH | Siya for president: Bok skipper jumps hoardings to greet fans, ...
If there is an underrated weapon for the Springboks at the 2023 Rugby World Cup it is — quite apart from his obvious ...
Springboks’ jersey leaves some with the blues
Despite the Springboks’ bold win in their first game at the Rugby World Cup against Scotland, some supporters were ...
Etzebeth says he’s fine as major Boks ticked in Provence
Though there was concern the Springboks' 18-3 win over Scotland in their Rugby World Cup opener in Marseille had come ...
Wales coach Gatland sees little wrong with Biggar's blast at North
Wales coach Warren Gatland said he saw little wrong with Dan Biggar's outburst at team mate George North during ...
Boks forced back to playbook, bash solid win against Scots
The Springboks were forced to revert to a dog-eared page in their playbook to eventually subdue Scotland 18-3 in their ...
BLOW BY BLOW | All the action as Boks start by beating Bravehearts
All the updates you'll need for the Springboks vs Scotland at Stade Vélodrome — South Africa's 2023 World Cup opener — ...
Appalling access, crushes, queues mar England-Argentina World Cup clash
Springbok fans heading to Stade Vélodrome in Marseille for the team's Rugby World Cup opener against Scotland on Sunday ...
Its' about the Bok, not the frock: Champs give away jersey thumbs-up
It's more about the Bok and less the frock, Kurt-Lee Arendse insisted as the Springboks continued to give the thumbs up ...
Nienaber anticipating Scottish onslaught in their ...
On the eve of their much-awaited Rugby World Cup opening match against Scotland at Stade Velodrome in Marseille on ...
Nienaber focuses on Boks preparations as issue of spying is raised at ...
Spying will never beat good and thorough analysis, Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber said on Friday.
Boks’ opener opponents Scotland capable of upsetting odds in France
Scotland have been nothing if not consistent at the World Cup, reaching at least the quarterfinals in seven of their ...
Moving from loosehead to tighthead like trying to write with right hand if ...
It was with a broad smile that Trevor Nyakane sought to set the record straight this week. Not all, in the land of ...
POLL | Will the Springboks win the Rugby World Cup again?
The Rugby World Cup kicks-off on Friday and defending champions, the Springboks, seem ready for a tough battle against ...
England claim confidence boosting victory over ...
Few would have left the Stade Velodrome on Saturday having arrived at the conclusion they had just witnessed Rugby ...
WATCH | Zizi Kodwa on SABC/DStv Rugby World Cup broadcast agreement
On Friday sports minister Zizi Kodwa is briefing the media on the Rugby World Cup broadcasting rights saga.
eMedia blasts MultiChoice for denying 3.2-million OpenView viewers chance ...
eMedia CEO Khalik Sherrif has blasted MultiChoice for its decision not to allow the SABC to broadcast Rugby World Cup ...
Ireland thrash Romania 82-8 in sweltering Bordeaux
Ireland thrashed Romania 82-8 to get their World Cup campaign started in style in Bordeaux on Saturday, running in 12 ...
Donaldson shines as Australia down Georgia 35-15
Australia's Ben Donaldson scored two tries to fire his side to a comfortable 35-15 bonus-point victory over Georgia in ...
DAVID ISAACSON | It’s the anticipation before the ...
The Rugby World Cup in France is almost upon us and I’m getting that ‘schoolboy’ feeling again
Rebuilt France team on track with win over New Zealand in opener
When Fabien Galthie took charge of France after a mediocre 2019 World Cup, his one obsession was rebuilding a squad ...
Back to the drawing board for Foster's frustrated All Blacks
All Blacks coach Ian Foster said he was confident the 27-13 loss to France in their opening match at the World Cup on ...
France down All Blacks to open home World Cup with a bang
France rode a wave of passionate home support to beat three-times champions New Zealand 27-13 on Friday in the opening ...
All Blacks left to plot course through uncharted waters
World Cup winners Sam Whitelock, Aaron Smith and Beauden Barrett are confident New Zealand will bounce back from their ...
South African adventurer Rutland in France to ...
Ron Rutland has done it again.
LIAM DEL CARME | The Boks have evolved and are a greater attacking force
A stout defence used to be enough to win games but the game has evolved and teams now need more than just that
World finally back in Union
Champions in their respective hemispheres at least once in the last two years France and New Zealand will perhaps ...
EDITORIAL | Take a bow Rassie — the team you built leaves a legacy beyond ...
The Springbok mentor has created a side all South Africans can identify with, more than any Bok combination before it
PODCAST | Complete guide to the Rugby World Cup jerseys you might wear
TimesLIVE discusses the 2023 Rugby World Cup jerseys.
Boks favourites, Bravehearts have spirit of ...
The Springboks have won 23 of the contests against Scotland in their 28-Test history
SABC, MultiChoice agree on deal for public broadcaster to televise RWC ...
MultiChoice and the SABC have reached an agreement for the public broadcaster to televise 16 of the 2023 Rugby World ...
Boks’ Snyman ready to go full heavy metal again
The what? Bok lock RG Snyman was the focus of befuddled looks as he explained the musical act that blasts through his ...
All Blacks make three changes for France opener, Narawa out of RWC
Anton Lienert-Brown replaced the injured Jordie Barrett at inside centre in one of three changes to the New Zealand ...
MARK KEOHANE | SA should be hosting the World Cup, but Boks will still ...
If France want to win this World Cup, they’re going to have to do it on the field, there will be no voting this time
Boks name team for momentous World Cup opener
Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk wins his 50th Test cap in a settled Springbok team for the momentous Rugby World Cup ...
‘Ag, it’s just the way we do things’: Nienaber happy to Bok trend ...
The relief across the rugby world is palpable. The Springboks will go into Sunday's Rugby World Cup opener against ...
Boks Nyakane, Snyman back plan to flush out online trolls, hate speech
There was high praise for World Rugby's initiative to stamp out online abuse of players and officials. In 2.06m RG ...
Laws, their application and refs in spotlight — hopefully not glaringly — ...
In the professional era, rugby fans have craved consistency in the application of the laws but this has not always been ...
Beast sees tides moving north as World Cup looms
The renowned prop is not the only one optimistic about Ireland and France's prospects
Vermeulen didn’t expect third World Cup, now ...
You’d think at the ripe old age of 37 there would be little to surprise Duane Vermeulen. He admits, though, that ...
R162 a beer: South Africans travelling to France will hope Boks make it ...
This is how much you should expect to part with at the World Cup
Love is in the air as France gear up for New Zealand clash
France do not feel the weight of expectations as they prepare for a mouthwatering World Cup curtainraiser against ...
All Blacks midfield weapon Barrett in doubt for World Cup opener
New Zealand midfielder Jordie Barrett is in doubt for the World Cup opener against France while battling knee soreness.
OPINION | Rugby World Cup 2023: Africa’s hopes lie with South Africa and ...
Squad depth and options in selection will boost Bok chances but they must stay disciplined and adjust to how referees ...
Will it be Great Scott! for the Bravehearts against Boks on Sunday?
Scotland have been hatching a plan for the Boks at the Rugby World Cup, with coach Gregor Townsend's men ready to test ...
Williams feared his World Cup dream was over
Grant Williams feared his bid for a place in the Rugby World Cup squad had been plunged into permanent darkness earlier ...
Kodwa optimistic there won’t be Rugby World Cup blackout on SABC
While sports minister Zizi Kodwa remains confident there won’t be a Rugby World Cup blackout on the SABC, he has called ...
All the Rugby World Cup pools and star players profiled
The 2023 Rugby World Cup in France kicks off on September 8 with the pool A match between the hosts and the All Blacks ...
Scotland undaunted by world champ Bok challenge ...
Scotland will not be intimidated when they face defending champions South Africa in their opening Pool B fixture at the ...
Ooh la la! 10 French phrases that may come in handy over the RWC
With three days to kickoff, many South Africans are ready to wing their way to France to back the Boks at the 2023 ...
Tearful Chalureau denies racism as France gear up for All Blacks clash
French lock Bastien Chalureau insisted on Monday he is not racist amid an outcry over his call-up into the Rugby World ...
Boks’ Erasmus, who knows Townsend well, wary of Scots’ ‘lekker squad’
The Springboks must be firing on all cylinders if they want to overcome a powerful Scotland side that will be expertly ...
Genius Dupont ready to lead France at World Cup
Antoine Dupont takes the metro when in Paris and his name is one of the country's most banal but everything else about ...
MultiChoice and SABC in Rugby World Cup broadcast ...
Millions of South Africans without pay tv will not be able to watch the Springboks bid to defend their Rugby World Cup ...
Bok opponents Ireland's 2023 fate inextricably linked again with Sexton
For the third successive World Cup it is hard to separate Ireland's fate from the fitness of Johnny Sexton, their ...
Boks ready to deal with expectation
The paradox that is Springbok rugby has seen the defending Rugby World Cup champions drawn from their comfort zone by ...
Wallabies have not lost belief despite poor form, says forward Frost
Australia forward Nick Frost says the Wallabies can cast aside their poor form at the Rugby World Cup as Eddie Jones' ...
Review criticises New Zealand Rugby for 'unsustainable' model
New Zealand Rugby is presiding over a sport in decline and needs urgent reform to address dysfunction in its leadership ...
Boks in better position than four years ago, says assistant coach Stick
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick insists the Rugby World Cup holders are in a “better position” going into ...
Rugby World Cup tarnished as draw makes mockery of rankings
World Rugby’s integrity in question after early World Cup draw.
No hazy island holiday for Springboks in Corsica
Unlike the late, great actor Peter O'Toole, the Springboks are no accidental tourists to Corsica.
Review criticises New Zealand Rugby for 'unsustainable' model
New Zealand Rugby is presiding over a sport in decline and needs urgent reform to address dysfunction in its leadership ...
Boks sweat in hot, humid Corsica and put All ...
If the Springboks were searching for similarities from their build-up to the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, they have ...
Boks must sharpen up on discipline, says Duane Vermeulen
Sharpening up on discipline and fixing aspects of the Springboks' game that did not go to plan will the focus in their ...
‘Calm down’: All Blacks coach Foster not panicking despite Boks spanking
Coach Ian Foster said the All Blacks were not panicking ahead of the World Cup despite being thrashed 35-7 by the world ...
All the Rugby World Cup pools and star players profiled
The 2023 Rugby World Cup in France kicks off on September 8 with the pool A match between the hosts and the All Blacks ...
All Blacks’ Barrett cleared for World Cup opener after red card against ...
New Zealand lock Scott Barrett will face no further sanction after his red card in the record 35-7 loss to South Africa ...
France thrash beleaguered Wallabies in final ...
Two tries from flying winger Damian Penaud helped World Cup hosts France complete their preparations for next month’s ...
All Blacks' Foster takes positives from record loss to Springboks
New Zealand are sweating on the fitness of prop Tyrel Lomax in the wake of their record 35-7 loss to South Africa in a ...
Boks in seventh heaven after crushing All Blacks but coach Nienaber says ...
If Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber was elated after his team's record win over the All Blacks he hid it very well on ...
England could scarcely head to a Rugby World Cup in worse shape
England could scarcely be heading to the Rugby World Cup in worse shape after a run of five defeats in six games that ...
After flaying All Blacks, Boks keep grounded eyeing Scotland opener
Despite galloping to dazzling record runaway wins over Wales and the All Blacks on successive weekends, the Springboks ...
Record-breaking Boks flex muscles to crush All ...
South Africa will march to the Rugby World Cup with the biggest spring in their step after recording their biggest win ...
Boks have depth and players to defend World Cup crown: Sean Fitzpatrick
The former All Blacks skipper cautions it will take a monumental effort to win consecutive titles
Clash of heavy hitters: Boks throw caps in the ring for All Blacks dress ...
What do you do on the eve of a Rugby World Cup that has already seen crippling, if not soul-destroying, injury play its ...
‘It’s going to be a big physical battle’: Siya Kolisi on tonight’s game ...
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi says his team will “not hold back” in their Rugby World Cup warm-up game against the ...
LIAM DEL CARME | The Friday Test ...
The Boks have assembled much time-hardened intellectual property for their final RWC warm-up match against the All ...
SA ref Jaco Peyper in charge of World Cup opener
South Africa’s Jaco Peyper will referee the Rugby World Cup 2023 opening match between hosts France and New Zealand at ...
Savea wants All Blacks to go ‘bang’, while Boks will have their Bomb Squad
The question of whether the fiercest rugby rivalry will be scaled down a notch on Friday has been raging in the ...
England dealt World Cup blow as Farrell red card upheld
England captain Owen Farrell will miss the first two matches of the Rugby World Cup after an independent disciplinary ...
Boks will fix earlier All Blacks mistakes, says Kurt-Lee Arendse
Fixing mistakes they made when they lost to the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship will be a priority for the ...
Etzebeth wants Bok pedal to the metal
They may be more than 18,000km away from the scene of the crimes they committed against the All Blacks in the Rugby ...
Box tickers and dragon slayers: Kolisi marks ...
The captain didn’t just come through the game unscathed, he delivered a performance full of energetic enterprise
Boks’ wonder wing with jet feet Moodie fires warning at All Blacks
Springbok wonder wing Canan Moodie fired an ominous incoming try alert to the All Blacks ahead of Friday’s blockbuster ...
Kolisi ‘really grateful’ for leading Boks to record win against Wales
“Thank you for all the support and prayers through my rehab. I am really grateful.'
Former All Blacks coach Hansen to help prepare Wallabies in France
Former New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has joined Australia in a short-term advisory role in the leadup to the World Cup ...
Canan Moodie moved to centre for Springboks against All Blacks
Canan Moodie will play a first Test at centre and there is another start for returning captain Siya Kolisi as ...
Five talking points that the Boks’ warm-up Tests ...
Next week’s selection against the All Blacks might give a clearer idea of what the Boks’ default setting might be in ...
Returning Bok captain Kolisi expecting highly competitive clash from Wales
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick have emphasised the importance of showing Wales the ...
Boks crush Wales as they continue to gear up for the World Cup
This time the Principality Stadium was not bathed in the artificial light that routinely beams down from its roof. ...
Jacques Nienaber wants Boks to be better
His side may have posted a record Springbok win over Wales on their home turf but head coach Jacques Nienaber was ...
Faf not bothered if All Blacks field C team against the Boks
Scrumhalf insists SA will prepare the same way as they have things to fix
It's a miracle Siya recovered from knee surgery ...
"106 days ago Siya Kolisi had a massive knee surgery, today [Saturday] he’s leaving with the Boks ready to play in the ...
Former skipper McInally misses out as Scotland name World Cup squad
Scotland selected 15 players with Rugby World Cup experience for next month’s tournament in France when they named ...
Scottish Van der Merwe wings his way to World Cup
The Springboks’ pool B rivals Scotland have included Duhan van der Merwe in their Rugby World Cup squad despite the ...
Kolisi and Hendrikse need minutes for Boks against Wales: Nienaber
Siya Kolisi and Jaden Hendrikse will remain on the pitch for as long as their match fitness allows when the Springboks ...
Bok prop Ox Nché admits he feared not making World Cup squad after injury
Springbok prop Ox Nché feared he might miss out on the World Cup squad after he suffered a torn pectoral muscle injury.
Mapimpi agonises over teammate Am
Makazole Mapimpi, one of the big winners at the unveiling of the Springbok Rugby World Cup (RWC) squad earlier this ...
England coach Borthwick will wait on Farrell, Gatland furious with defeat
England coach Steve Borthwick declined to speculate over a potential World Cup opener ban for Owen Farrell after his ...
IN PICS | Rousing send-off for Springboks as they depart for Rugby World ...
There was an outpouring of support from ardent South African rugby fans who converged on Johannesburg's OR Tambo ...
France flyhalf Ntamack to have scan on knee as World Cup looms
France flyhalf Romain Ntamack will undergo a scan on his knee on Monday to see if there is serious damage after limping ...
Etzebeth, Erasmus send warning on Boks’ World Cup opener against Scots
Unpredictable Scotland will be gunning to knock the Springboks off their perch when the sides collide in a pivotal ...
Nienaber has big calls to make on Boks’ World Cup ...
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber faces major selection issues regarding the forwards to take to the World Cup, former ...
Eve of World Cup squad reveal dealt cruel blows to the Boks
The eve of the Springbok squad announcement for the Rugby World Cup was cruel to the defending champions.
Bok injuries a huge blow, but World Cup squad still boasts experience
Springboks may have to tweak their game in the absence of Handre Pollard
No Pollard, Am as Springbok World Cup squad named
The Springboks' 33-man squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup was announced on Tuesday, with no place for star players ...
‘I was scared’: Bok captain Siya Kolisi admits fears trying to regain ...
“I was scared,” Springbok captain Siya Kolisi admits about the injury that nearly ruled him out of this year's Rugby ...
New Springbok jerseys unveiled and opinion may be ...
Nine months in the making. the Nike-designed Springbok jersey for the Rugby Championship has finally been unveiled.
POLL | What do you think of the new Springbok jerseys?
The Springboks' long-awaited new Nike-designed jersey has been revealed and is a hit among fans.
Boks' class of 2023 in better shape than 2019, but caps are not everything
The Rugby Championship in a World Cup year is perhaps the least reliable indicator of form
Boks find voice against Argentina and show Nienaber has options galore
The Springboks fluffed their lines in their final audition for places in the Rugby World Cup in the first half against ...
Bok coaches now have more to ponder as World Cup squad reveal looms
Squad to be finalised but injury to Am could be late setback