World Cup

Boks’ World Cup dream can still be dashed

Despite taking a major step towards qualifying for the World Cup quarter-finals, the Springboks are still vulnerable to a shock early exit from the tournament.

South Africa's fly-half Handre Pollard runs with the ball during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Tonga at Stade Velodrome in Marseille, south-eastern France, on October 1, 2023.

Polly on song after ‘crazy rollercoaster’

Handre Pollard expressed his excitement after making a successful World Cup return with a perfect performance off the kicking tee for the Springboks against Tonga.

South Africa's wing Makazole Mapimpi fights for the ball during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Tonga at Stade Velodrome in Marseille, south-eastern France, on October 1, 2023.

Boks sweat on Mapimpi injury

The Springboks will face a nervous wait on the status of Makazole Mapimpi after Jacques Nienaber confirmed the winger suffered a cheekbone injury against Tonga on Sunday.

South Africa's centre Canan Moodie (l) celebrates with South Africa's scrum-half Cobus Reinach (R) after scoring a try during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Tonga at Stade Velodrome in Marseille, south-eastern France, on October 1, 2023.

Boks close in on World Cup quarters

The Springboks are on the verge of qualifying for the World Cup playoffs after cruising to a bonus-point victory against Tonga in Marseille on Sunday night.

Pick your MVP: Boks vs Tonga

The Boks claimed a 49-18 victory against Tonga on Sunday, who was South Africa’s best player?

Rate the Ref: Luke Pearce

Rate the performance of English referee Luke Pearce in the win against Tonga.

Australia's left wing Marika Koroibete (R) dives and scores a try during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool C match between Australia and Portugal at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Etienne, south-eastern France, on October 1, 2023.

Wallabies sweat to keep World Cup dream alive

Australia kept their faint hopes of reaching the Rugby World Cup knockout stages alive with an unconvincing victory over minnows Portugal on Sunday.

Australia boss backs ‘incredible’ Eddie

Rugby Australia chief Hamish McLennan says the Wallabies’ World Cup woes are owed to a “broken system” and not head coach Eddie Jones.

Gymnastics ‘gold’ for flexible Fourie

Deon Fourie says years of gymnastics during his childhood has helped him become a breakdown terrier as he prepares to make his first Test start at hooker.