World Cup

England's fly-half Owen Farrell passes the ball during the Summer Series international rugby union match between England and Wales at Twickenham Stadium, south-west London, on August 12, 2023.

Farrell sees red as England scrape win

Owen Farrell was sent off as England came from behind to beat Wales 19-17 in a scrappy World Cup warm-up match at Twickenham on Saturday.

Siya Kolisi poses with fans during the team's World Cup departure ceremony

Kolisi ready to risk it for World Cup

As Siya Kolisi nears his return for the Springboks, the talismanic loose forward says he has reached a stage where he doesn’t even think about his injury in contact.

Makazole Mapimpi celebrates with Lukhanyo Am in the 2019 World Cup final

Mapimpi laments loss of Bok ‘brother’

Makazole Mapimpi says it will be tough at the World Cup without Lukhanyo Am, but the veteran Springbok winger is ready to shoot the lights again on rugby’s grandest stage. Am was one of three notable omissions when the Boks announced the 33-man contingent for their defence of the Webb Ellis Cup in France, although the injured centre will travel… Read more →

South Africa's Handre Pollard looks on during the rugby Championship match against Australia at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on September 18, 2021. - -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by Patrick HAMILTON / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by PATRICK HAMILTON/AFP via Getty Images)

Nienaber denies Pollard parachute plan

Handre Pollard is not being lined up as a late addition to the Springbok World Cup squad, according to Jacques Nienaber.

Faf unfazed by Bok flyhalf role

In the wake of Handre Pollard’s injury blow for the Springboks, veteran scrumhalf Faf de Klerk has stepped up as back-up to fill the No 10 jersey at the World Cup.

Ox fired up for World Cup challenge

Loosehead prop Ox Nche will lay it all on the line to help the Springboks defend the Webb Ellis Cup, and is relishing the set-piece battle with Scotland and Ireland.

Lappies slapped with ban

Lappies Labuschagne will miss the start of the World Cup after the SA-born Japan loose forward and former captain was suspended for three weeks.

Jake’s Boks enter SA Hall of Fame

Former Springbok coach Jake White and the triumphant 2007 Rugby World Cup squad, captained by John Smit, are set to join the SA Hall of Fame.

South Africa's lock Jean Kleyn warms up prior to the Rugby Championship first round match between South Africa and Australia at Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria on July 8, 2023.

Kleyn: How Rassie changed my life

Jean Kleyn has explained the life-changing affects of two phone calls from Rassie Erasmus that jetted him from Cape Town to Limerick, and eventually the Springboks.

Siya Kolisi Jacques Nienaber Handre Pollard

Mallett: Pollard will play at the World Cup

Nick Mallett has slammed Jacques Nienaber’s decision to leave Handre Pollard out of the World Cup squad as “puzzling”, but backed the flyhalf to still play a big role for the Springboks in France.