World Cup

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Ex-England captain warns of ‘paralysis by analysis’

Former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio has warned against paralysing rugby by video replays and called for the game to capitalise on the interest in the World Cup.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Duane Vermeulen of South Africa during the Rugby World Cup 2023 final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France.

Duane hangs up boots

SA Rugby has confirmed that Duane Vermeulen has brought an end to his playing career, after the veteran No 8 helped the Springboks win back-to-back World Cup titles.

Bongi slams ‘unprofessional’ England

Bongi Mbonambi has accused England of being “unprofessional” after the Springbok hooker was cleared of racially abusing Tom Curry during the World Cup.

France's full-back Thomas Ramos (L) has his conversion attempt blocked by South Africa's wing Cheslin Kolbe during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final match between France and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 15, 2023.

Watch: Bok moments that won the World Cup

Take a look at 10 key moments from the Springboks’ record-breaking World Cup win in France, including Cheslin Kolbe’s charge-down and Manie Libbok’s no-look kick.

South Africa's flanker and captain Siya Kolisi reacts as he holds the throphy from the bus carrying the rest of the team during the Springboks Champions trophy tour in East London, South Africa, on November 5, 2023, after South Africa won the France 2023 Rugby World Cup final match against New Zealand.

‘Inspired’ Siya thanks SA: It was something else!

Siya Kolisi says the Springboks witnessed a “united nation” during their four-day World Cup trophy tour, thanking South Africans for turning out in their numbers.

The Springboks lift the World Cup PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Siya Kolisi of South Africa lifts The Webb Ellis Cup following the Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France.

Dawson: Kolisi’s Boks the greatest

Former England scrumhalf Matt Dawson has hailed the Springboks’ history-makers as the greatest-ever World Cup team.

Rassie reveals Bok plans

Rassie Erasmus will resume duty as Springbok head coach and he addressed concerns over depth at lock and hooker, with a view to the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.

Cape Town cheers for the Springboks during the World Cup trophy tour

World Cup trophy tour reveals Boks’ drive

The World Cup trophy bus tour has showcased what fuels the history-making Boks, writes DYLAN JACK.

epa10576482 Head coach Eddie Jones attends an Australian Wallabies training session at Sanctuary Cove on the Gold Coast, Australia 17 April 2023.

Wallabies star lifts lid on Eddie’s ‘bizarre’ exit

A Wallabies player has revealed that Eddie Jones held a series of “bizarre” meetings with the squad which sent mixed messages at the World Cup in France.