Ex-Wallaby makes Samoa RWC debut
Former Australia flyhalf Christian Leali’ifano will start in Samoa’s World Cup opener against Chile on Saturday, the Samoan Rugby Union announced.
It’s all too surreal for Hendrikse
Jaden Hendrikse is thrilled about making his World Cup debut on Sunday against Romania, an opportunity the Springbok scrumhalf didn’t expect this year. Hendrikse was one of the beneficiaries of the Boks’ decision to take four scrumhalves to France, having been limited to just one Test in 2023 due to injury and a family tragedy. He has been named as… Read more →
Scotland lose star to freak accident
Scotland hooker David Cherry has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup after suffering a head injury when he slipped on stairs at the team hotel.
Marx out of World Cup
The Springboks have lost the services of the influential and experienced Malcolm Marx for the remainder of their world title defence in France.
Romania a ‘dark place’ to test Bok 10s
Damian Willemse and Faf de Klerk have a risk-free opportunity calling the shots at flyhalf for the Springboks against minnows Romania on Sunday.
Koch keen to crush Oaks
Given a rare start to impress the Springbok coaches, veteran tighthead prop Vincent Koch is champing at the bit to face Romania in the World Cup on Sunday.
Latest Bok surprise excites Nienaber
Head coach Jacques Nienaber hailed the skill and versatility of the much-changed Springbok 23 to face Romania in the second round of the World Cup on Sunday.
Wales ring changes for Portugal clash
Head coach Warren Gatland has made 13 changes to the Wales starting XV to play Portugal in their second World Cup Pool C match in Nice on Sunday.
Williams to wing it for Boks?
Scrumhalf Grant Williams has been lined up by Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber as an option at No 11 or 14 against Romania in the World Cup on Sunday.
Watch: Saffa lock nutmegged by coach
The towering David Ribbans gets bamboozled during a game of football at training in the build-up to the World Cup clash between England and Argentina.
