World Cup

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 02: Match referee Jerome Garces flips the coin as Siya Kolisi of South Africa and Owen Farrell of England watches during the coin toss prior to the Rugby World Cup 2019 Final between England and South Africa at International Stadium Yokohama on November 02, 2019 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)

Kolisi: Kick Farrell out of World Cup

Captain Siya Kolisi is one of at least three Springboks who think Owen Farrell deserves to miss the 2023 World Cup for a dangerous tackle.

Biggar back at 10 against Boks

Dan Biggar will pull the strings as Wales named a much-changed matchday-23 to face the Springboks in their final World Cup warm-up in Cardiff on Saturday.

France's defense coach Shaun Edwards gestures during a training session at the Bourret stadium in Capbreton on February 01, 2023 southwestern France, as part of the team's preparation for the Six Nations rugby union tournament.

France defence guru: Where must we tackle?

Owen Farrell has received a surprise supporter in the form of France and former Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards, who jumped to the defence of the England captain.

Four Saffas in Scotland’s RWC squad

Duhan van der Merwe leads a strong contingent of South African-born players named in Scotland’s 33-player squad for the World Cup.

Bok trio to tackle Samoa

Three of the Springboks’ World Cup standby players will turn out for the Barbarians in a warm-up match against Samoa in Brive on Friday night.

Rassie Erasmus during the Springboks Press Conference on 24 January 2020 at Southern Sun Hotel, Pretoria , Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Rassie set for Ireland’s top job?

The Springboks’ director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has been placed on a shortlist of targets for a key role in Irish rugby.

South Africa's rugby player Siya Kolisi takes part in a captain's run training session at Adelaide Oval on August 26, 2022, ahead of the eToro Rugby Championship against Australia in Adelaide.

Bok coach: Kolisi’s return no miracle

Jacques Nienaber has hailed Siya Kolisi for his “old-fashioned hard work” in recovering from knee surgery in time to make it onto the field for the Springboks before the World Cup.

It’s time to #BACKTHEBUCKS with Takealot & Samsung

South Africa’s leading online store Takealot and Samsung’s iconic #BACKTHEBUCKS promotion is finally live – buy a select Samsung TV and you’ll get a FULL REFUND should the bokke win the tournament.

Owen Farrell and George Ford/England_Getty Images

Listen: Ford slips up on Farrell escape

George Ford narrowly sidestepped admitting that fellow England flyhalf Owen Farrell “got away with” a dangerous tackle against Wales.

The Springboks celebrate winning in Buenos Aires

Nienaber: Boks have ‘more depth’ than 2019

Jacques Nienaber hailed the depth that the Springboks have been able to create as they settle on their combinations for their World Cup title defence.