World Cup

South Africa's Springboks wing Canan Moodie (R) celebrates with teammates after scoring a try against Argentina's Los Pumas during the Rugby Union test match at Jose Amalfitani stadium in Buenos Aires, on August 5, 2023 in preparation for the upcoming 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.

Magical Moodie the MVP in cup audition

Canan Moodie stole the show as the fans’ MVP after helping a resurgent Springboks come from behind to beat Argentina in a World Cup warm-up in Buenos Aires.

All Blacks sing their national anthem at Forsyth Barr Stadium

All Blacks risk Retallick, Havili for RWC

Veteran lock Brodie Retallick and experienced utility back David Havili were on Monday named in the New Zealand squad for the World Cup, despite injury and fitness concerns.

RWC 2003: English ecstasy

SA Rugby magazine looks back at the 2003 World Cup, which England won on Australian soil.

Ireland's prop Dave Kilcoyne scores a try during the pre-World Cup Rugby Union friendly match between Ireland and Italy at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, on August 5, 2023.

Injuries cloud Ireland’s Italian job

Ireland suffered a few injury scares in the process of claiming a convincing win over Italy in a World Cup warm-up match in Dublin on Saturday.

Pollard a doubt for RWC opener?

Handre Pollard is in a race against time to prove his fitness for the Springboks’ World Cup opener against Scotland, but Siya Kolisi is expected to make his return before the tournament.

EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. Mandatory Credit: Photo by TOM SANDBERG/PPAUK/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12609483cl) Siya Kolisi, Captain of South Africa leads his side in the national anthem during the Autumn Nations Match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on 20 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK England v South Africa, Autumn Nations, Rugby, Twickenham Stadium, London, UK - 20 Nov 2021

World Cup squad: No place for Mapimpi

Makazole Mapimpi is the shock omission from SA Rugby mag’s 33-man squad chosen in anticipation of the announcement of the Springbok squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Manie Libbok and teammates in a huddle at Springbok training

Libbok a selection ‘luxury’ for Rassie

Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber will back their tried and tested in naming the Springbok squad to defend the World Cup, but space must be made for flyhalf Manie Libbok, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Three All Blacks in Samoa’s RWC squad

European based forwards Chris Vui and Michael Alaalatoa were named co-captains as Samoa on Sunday named three former All Blacks in their World Cup squad.

Foster hails ‘ugly’ All Blacks win

Coach Ian Foster said the All Blacks’ fightback to beat the Wallabies on Saturday was “a good lesson” and showed that New Zealand are on track to challenge for the World Cup.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 08: Andre Esterhuizen of the Springboks about to pass the ball during the Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Australia at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on July 08, 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Mallett: Big Test for Andre the giant

Nick Mallett says centre Andre Esterhuizen is one of seven World Cup selection hopefuls who has to make a huge impression for the Springboks against Argentina on Saturday.