World Cup

Kolisi back to captain Boks

Siya Kolisi is among the three returnees who will make their first appearances of the year for the Springboks in the World Cup warm-up against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

South Africa's Springboks flanker Franco Mostert (2-L) celebrates with teammates flanker Evan Roos (#20) and lock Jean Kleyn after defeating Argentina's Los Pumas during their Rugby Union test match at Jose Amalfitani stadium in Buenos Aires, on August 5, 2023 in preparation for the upcoming 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.

Boks hold no fear of World Cup hoodoo

The Springboks won’t hold anything back in the World Cup warm-up match against Wales in Cardiff, regardless of the spate of pre-tournament injuries and suspensions.

Japan drop Lappies from RWC squad

Loose forward Kazuki Himeno was on Tuesday named Japan captain for the World Cup as the Brave Blossoms seek to replicate their impressive performances on home soil four years ago.

Kolisi set for miracle comeback

Siya Kolisi is ready to make his long-awaited return for the Springboks in the World Cup warm-up against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

France's scrum half Antoine Dupont (L) grimaces next to France's loosehead prop Cyril Baille during a training session in Marcoussis, south of Paris, on March 15, 2023, as part of the preparation for the Six Nations Rugby Union tournament match between France and Wales scheduled for March 18 in Paris.

Les Bleus suffer another World Cup blow

France suffered a double blow less than a month before the hosts open the World Cup against New Zealand.

Boks will rise to World Cup occasion

The Springboks have the ability and heart to overcome an underwhelming buildup and injuries to key players to defend their World Cup crown, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Townsend: Scotland can match Bok pack

Gregor Townsend is adamant that Scotland are equipped to take the fight to the formidable Springbok forwards after watching his side suffer a late loss to World Cup hosts France.

France's fly-half Romain Ntamack (2-L) celebrates after scoring a try during the pre-World Cup Rugby Union friendly match between France and Scotland at the Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium in Saint-Etienne, southeastern France, on August 12, 2023.

Ntamack out of World Cup

World Cup hosts France have suffered a massive blow to their title hopes after playmaker Romain Ntamack was ruled out of the tournament with a knee injury.

England's flyhalf Owen Farrell leaves the pitch after the Six Nations international rugby union match between Wales and England at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, south Wales, on February 25, 2023.

Farrell to discover World Cup fate

Owen Farrell is set to find out on Tuesday if he will miss England’s World Cup opener against Argentina after he was sent off in a warm-up match against Wales.