World Cup

Watch: Tonga star sees red for dump tackle

Tonga’s All Blacks convert star George Moala could be ruled out of the World Cup through suspension after being sent off for a tip-tackle in the warm-up against Canada on Thursday.

South Africa's Springboks' scrum half Ruan Pienaar (C) is tackled by Argentina's Los Pumas N8 Juan Leguizamon during their Rugby Championship second round match at Padre Ernesto Martearena stadium in Salta, some 1580 km northwest of Buenos Aires, Argentina on August 23, 2014.

Pienaar ‘surprised’ by Boks’ scrumhalf shock

Ruan Pienaar has admitted that he was taken aback by Jacques Nienaber’s decision to name four scrumhalves in the Springboks’ 33-player squad for the World Cup.

Handre Pollard loads up to pass the ball in Cardiff.

Pollard ready to face Scotland?

Jacques Nienaber is confident Handre Pollard and Lukhanyo Am will be fit for the World Cup, after the injured Springboks were named on a standby list for the global tournament.

RWC 2007: Glory again

SA Rugby magazine looks back at the 2007 World Cup, which saw the Springboks clinch their second title.

‘Nervous’ Boks await formidable Scots

Rocked by the loss of three key players, the Boks will have a leery eye on the clash between World Cup pool rivals Scotland and France on Saturday, writes MARK KEOHANE.

epa10731863 The South Africa's rugby team to face Australia in the opening Rugby Championship fixture including new lock Jean Kleyn (2-r) pose for a photograph prior to the team practice at the Loftus Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, 07 July 2023.

Kleyn proud to walk in Eben’s footsteps

Jean Kleyn can’t wait to play for the Springboks at his second World Cup, in what the former Ireland lock describes will be a “childhood dream come true”.

Eddie Jones in the huddle with the Wallabies

Shock RWC selections for Wallabies

Michael Hooper and Quade Cooper have been axed, and James Slipper replaced as captain, as head coach Eddie Jones named the Australia squad for the World Cup.

Moodie, the new Frans on the block

Rookie Canan Moodie is going to draw inspiration from Frans Steyn’s maiden World Cup appearance and help the Springboks win the Webb Ellis Cup in France.

Eben backs Orie to fill Lood’s boots

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth is confident Marvin Orie can slot in at No 5 for the world champions in France in the absence of regular second-row partner Lood de Jager.

Michael Hooper Wallabies Steven Markham Getty

Wallabies to cut Hooper for World Cup?

Co-captain Michael Hooper will likely be left out of the Wallabies’ World Cup squad, local media reported, a move that could end the veteran’s Test career.