World Cup

Flip feels for dropped Boks

Former Springbok lock Flip van der Merwe has empathised with those players who don’t make the cut for the final squad chosen to defend the World Cup.

High-flying Fiji stack squad with Drua

Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui named his squad for next month’s World Cup, but warned his in-form side they would face a big test of their credentials in warm-up matches against France and England.

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)

Pollard, Am out of World Cup

The Springboks will reportedly travel to France without the services of at least two of their 2019 World Cup winners.

Veteran Pumas duo miss World Cup cut

Head coach Michael Cheika has announced the Argentina squad for the World Cup in France, cutting experienced wingers Santiago Cordero and Bautista Delguy.

All Blacks Coach Ian Foster (L) and Fiji coach Vern Cotter. All Blacks v Fiji, Steinlager Series, international rugby union test match. Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, New Zealand. Saturday 10 July 2021.

Kiwi aids plan to shock Boks

Former Scotland and Fiji coach Vern Cotter is to be a consultant for Romania during the upcoming Rugby World Cup, the national federation said on Monday.

South Africa's Handre Pollard looks on during the captain's run in Johannesburg on July 28, 2023 ahead of their Rugby Championship match against Argentinia on July 29, 2023.

Polly problem could clip Boks’ wings

Handre Pollard’s lack of game time in the build-up to the World Cup has evolved from a niggle to a serious issue for the Springboks’ hopes of defending their title in France, writes DYLAN JACK.

Saffa in, Slade out of England cup squad

Lock David Ribbans will feature at his first World Cup, but Henry Slade was the shock omission from England coach Steve Borthwick’s 33-man squad for the global showpiece.

Beast warns Boks of France ‘C’ team

Tendai Mtawarira has sounded the alarm about the strength in depth of France, and sets the stage for a playoff “spectacle” between the Springboks and the World Cup hosts.

Moodie ‘punches his ticket’ to France

Canan Moodie is hoping that his “special” performance against Argentina on Saturday was enough to clinch a spot in the Springbok squad chosen to defend the World Cup.

Getting Ready for The 2023 Rugby World Cup

Rugby enthusiasts are counting down the days, waiting for the earth-shattering roar of the crowd to fill their ears as the first whistle blows on Friday, September 8. This is when the formidable All Blacks face off against the hosts, France.