World Cup

Fourie du Preez in action for the Springboks

World Cup countdown: 9 days to go!

With nine days until the opening whistle of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, SARugbymag.co.za takes a look at the greatest Springbok scrumhalves to play at the tournament.

Sam Cane of New Zealand looks on from the bench during the Rugby Championship test match between New Zealand and South Africa played at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland on July 15, 2023.

Cane: All Blacks embracing ‘horrible feeling’

The All Blacks have retreated to Germany for a pre-World Cup camp where captain Sam Cane said they are heeding the wake-up call from the Twickenham humiliation.

South Africa's lock Eben Etzebeth receives the ball in a line out during the pre-World Cup Rugby Union match between New Zealand and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium in west London, on August 25, 2023.

‘Attritional’ Boks have the right mindset

Former Ireland and British & Irish Lions loose forward Stephen Ferris says South Africa’s Twickenham triumph supports his hypothesis that the Springboks will win the World Cup.

World Cup countdown: 10 days to go!

With 10 days until the 2023 Rugby World Cup opener, SARugbymag.co.za takes a look at the greatest Springbok flyhalves to play at the tournament.

What 2023 RWC pools should look like

The 2023 World Cup pools would look very different had the draw taken place closer to the tournament, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

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.

Beware the ‘big, bad Boks’

The Springboks ruthlessly exposed New Zealand’s shortcomings and emphasised their own mastery of tournament rugby ahead of the World Cup, writes MARC HINTON.

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.

Barrett cited for Twickenham blunder

The All Blacks are facing a nervous wait after it was confirmed that Scott Barrett will appear before an independent disciplinary committee for his red card against South Africa at Twickenham.

Scott Barrett sent off during the clash between the All Blacks and Boks in London

Talking Points: Barrett’s blunder, Fiji flying

The final warm-up matches for the Rugby World Cup took place this weekend with holders South Africa hammering New Zealand on Friday and Fiji stunning England among the standout results.

Australia's head coach Eddie Jones watches his players as they warm up ahead of the pre-World Cup rugby union international Test match between France and Australia at Stade de France in Saint- Denis, on the outskirts of Paris on August 27, 2023.

Eddie ‘confident’ for World Cup

Eddie Jones is staying “confident” of Australia’s chances at the Rugby World Cup despite suffering a heavy 41-17 loss to France, a fifth straight defeat since he took over.