World Cup

World Cup countdown: 11 days to go!

With 11 days until the start of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, SARugbymag.co.za takes a look at the greatest Springbok left wings to play at the tournament.

Ireland's prop Cian Healy leaves the pitch after getting injured during the pre-World Cup rugby union test match between Ireland and Samoa on August 26, 2023 at Jean-Dauger stadium in Bayonne.

Ireland suffer World Cup blow

Veteran prop Cian Healy was left out of Ireland’s Rugby World Cup squad due to injury, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) announced on Sunday.

New Zealand's prop Tyrel Lomax leaves the field after receiving medical treatment to a knee injury 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 sweat for World Cup opener

A gash from Damian Willemse’s boots has left New Zealand a man light in the front row, while the All Blacks wait to hear on Scott Barrett’s fate.

South Africa's flanker Kwagga Smith scores 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.

Boks to repeat 7-1 gamble

Dan du Preez says fans can expect more of the same after the Springboks hammered the All Blacks with seven forwards on the bench.

Biggar announces Wales retirement

Wales flyhalf Dan Biggar has announced he will retire from international rugby union after the upcoming World Cup in France.

2009 Springboks vs British & Irish Lions

World Cup countdown: 12 days to go!

With 12 days until rugby’s showpiece tournament, SARugbymag.co.za takes a look at the greatest inside centres to wear the green and gold at the World Cup.

Ireland survive Samoa scare

Ireland were pushed to their limits and suffered an injury blow as the world number one side limped over the line against a fired-up Samoa in a World Cup warm-up in Bayonne on Saturday.

Scotland's wing Duhan van der Merwe (R) scores the final try during the pre-2023 World Cup warm-up rugby union match between Scotland and Georgia at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on August 26, 2023.

Duhan double helps Scotland overwhelm Georgia

Scotland wrapped up their Rugby World Cup warm-up campaign with a comprehensive victory over Georgia at Murrayfield on Saturday, scoring all their points in the second half.

England's head coach Steve Borthwick arrives for the pre-2023 World Cup warm-up rugby union match between England and Fiji at Twickenham Stadium in southwest London on August 26, 2023

Borthwick: We’re all in this together

England coach Steve Borthwick insisted his squad remains united after a defeat by Fiji — their first loss to the Pacific Islanders — ended a miserable Rugby World Cup warm-up campaign.

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 26: Fiji players celebrate victory following the Summer International match between England and Fiji at Twickenham Stadium on August 26, 2023 in London, England.

Flying Fiji conquer Twickenham

Fiji piled more misery into England and made history by claiming a first-ever victory over the Roses in a World Cup warm-up at Twickenham on Saturday.