World Cup

On this day: Boks celebrate World Cup glory

On 2 November 2019, the Springboks lifted the Webb Ellis Cup for a third time after beating England in a memorable final in Yokohama.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Handre Pollard of South Africa kicks the team's fourth penalty during the Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France.

Watch: Every point from the Boks’ World Cup win

As the dust settles on South Africa’s fourth World Cup win, relive every point scored by the Springboks as they made history in France.

South Africa's flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit (C) and South Africa's fly-half Handre Pollard celebrate after victory 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.

O’Driscoll: Du Toit ‘best blindside in the world’

Former Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll marveled at the “phenomenal” Pieter-Steph du Toit’s World Cup performance for the Springboks.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 31: Siya Kolisi during the South Africa men's national rugby team arrival media conference at OR Tambo International Airport on October 31, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Kolisi’s Bok fire still burns brightly

Siya Kolisi has confirmed that he is not done with the Springboks yet and is still “up for selection” after arriving back in South Africa as a two-time World Cup-winning captain.

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Australia confirm Eddie’s exit

Australian rugby vowed to rebuild on Tuesday after the “bitterly disappointing” reign of Eddie Jones, who has officially quit as Wallabies coach following their calamitous World Cup campaign.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Jesse Kriel of South Africa celebrates victory with team mates during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 Gold Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France.

Boks cap rankings rise

The Springboks have entrenched their position as the world’s number-one team, after starting the year ranked behind Ireland, France and New Zealand.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Eben Etzebeth of South Africa celebrates victory with his winners medal following the Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France.

World Rugby snub Bok history-makers

Eben Etzebeth was the sole player from the Springboks to be honoured during World Rugby’s awards evening in Paris on Sunday night.

Watch: Polly pitch perfect in Paris

Handre Pollard was a late inclusion in South Africa’s World Cup squad, but finished the tournament with a perfect kicking success rate for the Springboks.