RIP Eric Sauls

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander paid tribute to former national player Eric Sauls, who sadly passed away on Thursday afternoon at the age of 63, after battling cancer.

Edinburgh wizard dazzles at World Cup

Scoring a try is a feat that demands precision, speed and a touch of magic, and white-line wizard Darcy Graham is blessed with all three.

McKenzie magic steers NZ to playoffs

New Zealand cantered to the bonus-point victory they needed to progress to the World Cup quarter-finals with an 11-try thrashing of Uruguay on Thursday night.

Boks to be stripped of SA flag?

The Springboks are under threat of playing a potential World Cup quarter-final under neutral colours after government failed to comply with ant-doping regulations.

Watch: Lukhanyo back in camp!

Lukhanyo Am wasted little time in getting stuck in after joining up with the Springboks at their World Cup base in Toulon.

Boks get ‘Lucky’ for World Cup playoffs

Lukhanyo Am is in contention to make his return for the Springboks in a potential World Cup quarter-final, assistant coach Felix Jones has confirmed.

‘Devastated’ Italy burn All Blacks memories

Italy have healed their shattered confidence after the capitulation against New Zealand by throwing their unhappy memories “into the fire” ahead of their must-win World Cup clash with France.

Dupont-less France near full strength

France have made just two changes to their starting lineup for their final Pool A match against Italy in Lyon on Friday.

Italy shake up backline for France finale

Ange Capuozzo has reverted to fullback as Italy named a reshuffled backline for their crucial Pool A clash against hosts France in Lyon on Friday.

Matfield: How Bomb Squad saved ’07 Boks

Victor Matfield has recalled how an early version of the famous “Bomb Squad” saved the Springboks at the 2007 World Cup.