World Cup

South Africa's prop Ox Nche (C) is challenged by France's flanker Charles Ollivon (L) and France's prop Cyril Baille (R) during the Autumn Nations Series rugby union test match between France and South Africa at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille on November 12, 2022.

Boks to face France in quarters

The Springboks have been placed on a collision course with hosts France in the World Cup quarter-finals, after Ireland pummeled Scotland on Saturday night.

Stick pumps breaks on Lukhanyo

Mzwandile Stick said it wouldn’t be fair to shove Lukhanyo Am straight back into the Springbok lineup, despite the centre indicating he is ready for a World Cup playoff.

Lood de Jager of South Africa during the captains run at Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa. Picture date: Friday July 23, 2021. PA Photo. See PA story RUGBYU Lions. Photo credit should read: . RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

Lood: I’m just a Bok supporter now

Lood de Jager revealed that he still has not got the go-ahead to continue playing rugby due to the heart condition that ruled him out of the World Cup.

England's fly-half Owen Farrell scores a penalty during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool D match between England and Samoa at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, near Lille, northern France on October 7, 2023.

Farrell topples Wilkinson’s points record

Owen Farrell said he had still not processed breaking Jonny Wilkinson’s England points record of 1,179 during the narrow 18-17 win over Samoa on Saturday.

Samoa's centre Danny Toala (C) is tackled by England's flanker Tom Curry during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool D match between England and Samoa at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, near Lille, northern France on October 7, 2023.

Samoa coach blasts ‘biased’ ref

Samoa head coach Seilala Mapusua said on Saturday that lower-ranked nations suffered from an “unconscious bias” from referees after the narrow loss to England in the Rugby World Cup.

Ireland's centre Bundee Aki (C/12) celebrates after a try during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Ireland and Scotland at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris on October 7, 2023.

Imperious Ireland cruise into World Cup playoffs

Ireland powered into the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals by demolishing Scotland in a clinical performance in their final Pool B match at the Stade de France on Saturday.

Wales' number eight Taulupe Faletau reacts after victory in the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool C match between Wales and Georgia at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes, western France on October 7, 2023.

Wales suffer massive World Cup blow

Wales were made to work hard for a bonus-point victory over Georgia on Saturday, but lost veteran No 8 Taulupe Faletau to a tournament-ending injury.

Fiji's inside centre Josua Tuisova (R) looks to offload the ball as he is tackled by Australia's lock Richie Arnold (L) during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool C match between Australia and Fiji at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Etienne, south-eastern France on September 17, 2023.

Tuisova starts for Fiji after tragedy

Fiji have retained Josua Tuisova in their starting midfield for the final Pool C match against Portugal on in Toulouse on Sunday.

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Eddie calls for Wallabies director

Australian rugby needs a high performance director, according to head coach Eddie Jones, but the 63-year-old on Friday ruled himself out as a potential solution to the problem.

DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 09: Johnny Sexton of Ireland celebrates a try during the International Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Ireland at Forsyth Barr Stadium on July 09, 2022 in Dunedin, New Zealand.

Barrett: All Blacks fueled by vengeance

New Zealand are still “hurting” over their home Test series loss to world number one Ireland last year and are itching for revenge, Beauden Barrett admitted on Friday.