2023 World Cup

Bok duo Makazole Mapimpi and Cheslin Kolbe

RWC ’23: Pick your Bok wings

Who are you picking to line up in the back three with Springbok fullback Willie le Roux at the World Cup?

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Rugby chief promises big World Cup change

World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin has said draws for future World Cups will be better balanced following complaints about the lopsided format of this year’s edition in France.

RWC ’23: Pick your Bok scrumhalves

The Springbok selectors will be mulling who to include in the 33-man squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup – which three scrumhalves are you taking to France?

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All Blacks call time on league project

All Blacks and Blues centre Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will end his stint in rugby union after agreeing to return to the NRL in 2024.

GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 15: Ruan Ackermann of Gloucester Rugby(L) and Johan Ackermann, Head Coach of Gloucester Rugby speak prior to kick off during the Heineken Champions Cup Round 1 match between Gloucester Rugby and Toulouse at Kingsholm Stadium on November 15, 2019 in Gloucester, England.

England eye Ackermann for World Cup

England have held talks around playing a wild card for their World Cup campaign and calling in former Lions loose forward Ruan Ackermann.

Japan eager to host another World Cup

Japan wants to host the World Cup again as early as 2035, the country’s rugby union chief said, potentially bringing it back to Asia for a second time.

Billy Vunipola faces off with Duane Vermeulen

England suffer back-row blow

Saracens and England No. 8 Billy Vunipola will miss the rest of the season after sustaining a knee injury in his club’s Champions Cup defeat at La Rochelle.

Boks better prepped than in 2019, says fitness coach

The Springboks will peak at the right time and are well placed to defend their World Cup title, said head of athletic performance Andy Edwards.

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Watson: Reserve reds for ‘ugly’ play

Former Test referee Andre Watson says red cards should only be issued for highly dangerous and dirty play after a couple of recent controversial decisions in high-profile matches.

(12591822j) Wales vs South Africa. South Africa Head Coach Rassie Erasmus with Assistant Coach Felix Jones Autumn Nations Series, Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales - 06 Nov 2021

Boks assistant to bid SA farewell

SA Rugby have confirmed that a key member of the Springboks’ coaching staff will be leaving the team for personal reasons after the 2023 World Cup in France.