World Cup

RWC 1991: Striking gold

SA Rugby magazine looks back at the 1991 World Cup, which was won by the Wallabies.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 27: Siya Kolisi of the Springboks looks dejected after a try during The Rugby Championship match between the Australian Wallabies and the South African Springboks at Adelaide Oval on August 27, 2022 in Adelaide, Australia.

Twickenham target for Bok big guns

The Springboks plan to field a strongest-possible lineup for their final World Cup warm-up against New Zealand at Twickenham.

Japan's Michael Leitch (2R) looks at the umpire for showing a red card during the rugby union match between Japan and Samoa in the Lipovitan D Challenge Cup 2023 at the Sapporo Dome in Sapporo on July 22, 2023.

Leitch red card costs Japan in Samoa

Japan admitted they would have to toughen up mentally ahead of the World Cup after losing to Samoa on Saturday following a first-half red card for veteran Michael Leitch.

Lukhanyo’s the Boks’ centre sensation

The latest edition of SA Rugby magazine features Lukhanyo Am as the Springboks’ most indispensable backline player going into the 2023 World Cup.

All Blacks, Wallabies veterans set for Samoa debut

Ex-Wallabies playmaker Christian Leali’ifano is among the latest players to switch nations after being included in Samoa’s starting lineup to face Japan.

RWC 1987: Brave new world

In the first instalment of a World Cup series, SA Rugby magazine looks back at the inaugural tournament in 1987, which was hosted and won by New Zealand.

Best World Cup jersey: France vs Argentina

France’s dark blue drip of 2007 goes up against the 2015 blue and white hoops of the Pumas in the third round of the mission to find the ultimate Rugby World Cup jersey.

epa10447397 Ireland’s Johnny Sexton takes a lap of honour after the Six Nations rugby match between Wales and Ireland at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Britain, 04 February 2023.

Sexton suspension: Fair or soft?

Johnny Sexton will be free to captain Ireland at the World Cup, but is his three-match ban for misconduct enough of a deterrent against the abuse of referees?

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 20: Jonathan Sexton reacts after the Heineken Champions Cup Final between Leinster Rugby and Stade Rochelais at Aviva Stadium on May 20, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland.

Sexton gets slap on the wrist

Johnny Sexton will be available to play for the Ireland at the World Cup, despite being found guilty of misconduct towards match officials in the aftermath of the Champions Cup final.

Len Ikitau Wallabies Scotland Stu Forster

Wallabies suffer major World Cup blow

Wallabies centre Len Ikitau faces a race against the clock to be fit for the World Cup after scans on Sunday revealed he suffered a fractured shoulder in their defeat to Argentina.