World Cup

Willemse’s World Cup over

France have suffered yet another big blow after it was confirmed that lock Paul Willemse was forced to withdraw from the World Cup due to injury.

South Africa's head coach Nienaber Jacques waits for the start of the pre-World Cup Rugby Union match between Wales and South Africa at Principality Stadium in Cardiff on August 19, 2023

Boks wary of Scotland’s SA influence

Scotland’s South African edge was a focus point as the Springboks wrapped their pre-World Cup training camp in Corsica.

Bok enforcers crack top 20

Three Springbok forwards have been included in the top 20 of a list of the 100 best rugby players in the world.

The Springboks face down the haka from the All Blacks

Bok captains: South to continue World Cup dominance

Victor Matfield and Jean de Villiers have predicted the Springboks to retain the Webb Ellis Cup in an all-southern hemisphere World Cup final.

RWC 2019: Triple triumph

SA Rugby magazine reflects on the 2019 World Cup in Japan, in which the Springboks lifted the Webb Ellis Cup for a third time.

Survivor mindset for Bok island tribe

Jacques Nienaber has stressed that the Springboks are not holidaying on the island of Corsica as they strive to survive a brutal draw at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

RWC Fantasy: Join SA Rugby mag’s league!

World Rugby has officially launched the official Rugby World Cup 2023 Fantasy game, in an exciting development for enthusiasts around the world.

Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard training with Leicester Tigers

Pollard back with Premiership club

Handre Pollard has returned to full training with the Leicester Tigers as the Springbok flyhalf steps up his comeback before the World Cup.

New Zealand's lock Scott Barrett leaves leaves the pitch after being sent off during the pre-World Cup Rugby Union match between New Zealand and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium in west London, on August 25, 2023.

All Blacks coach relieved over Barrett

All Blacks coach Ian Foster said it was a “great result” that Scott Barrett avoided a World Cup ban after being sent off against South Africa.

South Africa's flanker Kwagga Smith (C) celebrates scoring a try during the pre-World Cup Rugby Union match between New Zealand and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium in west London, on August 25, 2023.

Ex-Wallaby backs Bok bench

Former Wallabies speedster Drew Mitchell has fired back at the outcry against the Springboks fielding a 7-1 split between replacement forwards and backs at Twickenham.