World Cup

Pieter-Steph smashes way to MVP

Pieter-Steph du Toit’s performance in South Africa’s World Cup opener against Scotland left fans delighted with the Springbok blindside flank.

Damian Willemse in action against ireland

Boks snapping at Ireland’s heels

The Springboks were one point away from replacing Ireland as the top-ranked team in World Rugby’s latest Test rankings.

All Blacks players after losing to France at Stade de France in the 2023 World Cup

Bok history-makers give All Blacks hope

Looking to bounce back from a tournament-opening defeat to hosts France in Paris, the All Blacks want to replicate South Africa’s run to the World Cup title in Japan.

Scotland's outside centre Huw Jones (R) catches the ball in front of South Africa's centre Jesse Kriel during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Scotland at Stade de Marseille in Marseille, southern France on September 10, 2023.

Rassie: Jesse got the ball!

Rassie Erasmus is confident that Jesse Kriel won’t get cited for his tackle on Scotland No 8 Jack Dempsey in the World Cup clash on Sunday.

Eben upbeat about injury scare

Eben Etzebeth says he doesn’t think his shoulder injury is “too serious” after being forced off midway into the first half against Scotland on Sunday.

Scotland's inside centre Cameron Redpath reacts after defeat in the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Scotland at Stade de Marseille in Marseille, southern France on September 10, 2023.

Townsend ‘frustrated’ by TMO ‘inconsistencies’

Gregor Townsend was left “really disappointed” by the World Cup result against the Springboks, which increased the ante for Scotland in Pool B.

South Africa's flanker and captain Siya Kolisi (R) looks on as South Africa's fly-half Manie Libbok takes a penalty kick during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Scotland at Stade de Marseille in Marseille, southern France on September 10, 2023.

Kolisi hails ‘general’ Libbok

Siya Kolisi brushed off concerns around Manie Libbok’s goalkicking after the flyhalf missed three shots at goal for the Boks against Scotland on Sunday.

South Africa's full back Damian Willemse (C) attempts to tackle Scotland's wing Duhan Van Der Merwe (R) during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Scotland at Stade de Marseille in Marseille, southern France on September 10, 2023.

Nienaber: Sharp defence cut ‘slippery’ Scots

Jacques Nienaber is thrilled the Springboks successfully cleared the first hurdle of their World Cup title defence in a gritty encounter against Scotland.

DJ Rassie unleashes the disco lights

Rassie Erasmus pulled out one of his old plays from his Free State days as the Springboks started their World Cup campaign with a victory over Scotland on Sunday.