World Cup

Boks love being written off

The Springboks are at their best when labelled “pretenders, and not contenders” in the quest for World Cup glory, according to MARK KEOHANE.

World Cup to be Duane’s last hurrah

Duane Vermeulen has confirmed that 2023 will be his final season, while naming a surprise next move to help him stay in top shape for the World Cup.

Watch: Wallabies work it side to side

Drew Mitchell used almost the entire width of the pitch to set up fellow Australia winger Adam Ashley-Cooper for this breathtaking try against Argentina at the 2015 World Cup.

Injured Willemse in France squad

Injured lock Paul Willemse was named in France’s first Rugby World Cup training squad by the French Rugby Federation.

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Duane to fight for World Cup spot

Duane Vermeulen says he is ready to “fight tooth and nail” to be part of a special World Cup campaign with the Springboks after a successful stint at Ulster.

McCaw snubs Boks for World Cup

In naming his favourites to win the 2023 World Cup, former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw made little mention of the defending champions Springboks’ chances.

epa07988207 South African rugby captain Siya Kolisi (C) holds up the Webb Ellis Cup with a boy and players Cheslin Kolbe (L) and Duane Vermeulen (R) during a trophy tour in Cape Town, South Africa 11 November 2019. Tens of thousands of South Africans came out to see the Springboks finish their nation wide trophy tour in Cape Town after winning the Rugby World Cup. South Africa won the Webb Ellis Cup after defeating England 32-12 in the Rugby World Cup final played in Japan on 02 November 2019. EPA/NIC BOTHMA

Siya: Boks want to make SA smile again

Jacques Nienaber and Siya Kolisi were excited to mark the 100-day milestone to the World Cup together as the Springboks concluded their latest training camp in Durban.

epa07966281 Makazole Mapimpi of South Africa on his way to score a try during the Rugby World Cup final match between England and South Africa at the International Stadium Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama, Japan, 02 November 2019. EPA-EFE/MARK R. CRISTINO EDITORIAL USE ONLY/ NO COMMERCIAL SALES / NOT USED IN ASSOCATION WITH ANY COMMERCIAL ENTITY

100 days: Boks’ greatest World Cup moments

With just 100 days to go until the next World Cup gets underway in France, take a look at some of the Springboks’ best moments in the global spectacle.

PARIS, FRANCE - MAY 30: Tendai Mtawarira arrives on the tarmac carrying the Webb Ellis Cup as they arrives in France ahead of Rugby World Cup France 2023 at Aeroport Roissy - Charles de Gaulle on May 30, 2023 in Paris, France.

World Cup marks 100 day countdown

World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin said this year’s Rugby World Cup is “timely” as Wednesday marks 100 days to go until the start of the tournament.