World Cup

Boks to keep sharp eye on Kolisi

The Springboks will be carefully monitoring captain Siya Kolisi’s rehabilitation process after the loose forward underwent successful surgery to his knee.

Cheslin Kolbe with Evan Roos and Damian de Allende

Send Bok pocket rockets to World Cup

Readers had their say and voted in a new wing partner they believe the Springbok selectors must include alongside Cheslin Kolbe in the South African team for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Eddie: Wallabies can be best in the world

Eddie Jones insisted he has enough time to transform the Wallabies into a World Cup winning team, boosted by the imminent return of some key players from injury.

Bok duo Makazole Mapimpi and Cheslin Kolbe

RWC ’23: Pick your Bok wings

Who are you picking to line up in the back three with Springbok fullback Willie le Roux at the World Cup?

(FILES) In this file photo taken on February 1, 2021 Rugby Australia's newly-appointed chief

Australia chief quits ahead of World Cup

Rugby Australia boss Andy Marinos resigned Monday four months out from the World Cup in France, saying it was time to move on after returning the organisation to profit.

Rassie to take Bok reins

The search for a new Springbok head coach is reportedly set to be delayed until 2025 as Rassie Erasmus is expected to step into the role after the World Cup.

Scotland vs South Africa. South Africa's Siya Kolisi after the game Autumn Nations Series, BT Murrayfield, Edinburgh, Scotland - 13 Nov 2021

Racing pump brakes on Kolisi’s Bok career

If Siya Kolisi recovers from knee surgery in time for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, Racing 92 will reportedly block him from playing for the Boks beyond the tournament in France.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 27: Kwagga Smith of the Springboks breaks away to score 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.

New Bok No 6, Kwagga on bench

The results are in, and readers have decided on the man to wear the famous No 6 jersey for the Springboks at the World Cup.

epa07966578 South African captain Siya Kolisi (C) holds the cup as the team celebrates winning the Rugby World Cup final match between England and South Africa at the International Stadium Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama, Japan, 02 November 2019. EPA/FRANCK ROBICHON EDITORIAL USE ONLY/ NO COMMERCIAL SALES / NOT USED IN ASSOCATION WITH ANY COMMERCIAL ENTITY

Rugby chief promises big World Cup change

World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin has said draws for future World Cups will be better balanced following complaints about the lopsided format of this year’s edition in France.