World Cup

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 10: (L-R) Coaches, Dawie Snyman, Gareth Wright, John Dobson and Norman Laker during the DHL Western Province captains run at DHL Newlands on December 10, 2020 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Stormers coach on Bok shortlist?

Rassie Erasmus has provided a strong hint that the Springboks are considering recruiting a member of the Stormers’ coaching staff following another successful Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign.

Steyn concern after Bok omission

Frans Steyn was notably left out of the Springboks’ 33-player training camp as the veteran continues to recover from an injury that has placed him in a race to make the World Cup squad.

Mohamed Haouas of Montpellier during the Top 14 match between Montpellier and Bayonne at GGL Stadium on May 11, 2021 in Montpellier, France.

France star in court for alleged domestic violence

French rugby star Mohamed Haouas’s place at this year’s World Cup is in doubt with the Montpellier prop forward due to appear in court on Tuesday for alleged domestic violence.

Limerick , Ireland - 25 September 2021; RG Snyman of Munster after his side's victory over Cell C Sharks in their United Rugby Championship match at Thomond Park in Limerick.

RG earns Bok recall

Newly-crowned Vodacom URC winner RG Snyman was included in a group of 33 players for the Springboks’ second preparation camp in Durban from Monday to Wednesday.

South African coach Jacques Nienaber and South African Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus during the 2023 South Africa Rugby media briefing held at SARU House in Cape Town on 25 May 2023

Boks make coaching staff U-turn

The Springboks have confirmed that they will not be continuing with plans to hire a referee coach during the World Cup, after being turned down by Nigel Owens.

SA refs get World Cup gig

Jaco Peyper and Marius Jonker were named in the team of match officials World Rugby announced on Wednesday for World Cup in France later this year.

British & Irish Lions assistant coach Scotland coach Gregor Townsend backs global Test calendar

Scotland make coaching call

Scotland rugby chiefs on Tuesday announced that a decision has been made over the future of head coach Gregor Townsend as his contract will expire after the World Cup.

RWC ’23: Pick your Bok locks

Competition for places in the Springboks’ second row is intense, but who will you be picking to power the engine room at the World Cup?

Faf: Boks motivated to ‘prove world wrong’

An energised Faf de Klerk has warned that a “better-oiled” South Africa are ready to “prove the world wrong” by retaining their World Cup crown.

Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth with Springbok teammates at training

Boks get back to business

The Springboks will assemble in Durban in May for two camps, including players from the Sharks and Vodacom Bulls, to prepare for the 2023 Test season.