World Cup

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 ‘very close’ to Ireland recall

Munster’s Jean Kleyn was set for a recall to Ireland’s World Cup training squad before switching allegiance to South Africa, according to Paul O’Connell.

Bongi leads Boks in Buenos Aires

Bongi Mbonambi will captain the Springboks for the first time, while Deon Fourie will get a first start in a heavily-rotated side to face Argentina in a World Cup warm-up on Saturday.

Argentina's wing Mateo Carreras (L) tackles South Africa's centre Lukhanyo Am during the Rugby Championship final-round match between South Africa and Argentina at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on July 29, 2023.

Mallett: Pumas have claws out for Boks

Nick Mallett has predicted a “very, very tough” game for the Springboks in Buenos Aires after the escape act against Los Pumas at Ellis Park.

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New Zealand's Caleb Clarke poses for a selfie with fans during the Rugby Championship and 2023 Bledisloe Cup match between Australia and New Zealand at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne on July 29, 2023.

All Blacks leapfrog Les Bleus

New Zealand’s recent resurgence has seen the All Blacks climb above World Cup hosts France into second place on World Rugby’s latest Test rankings.

Road to World Cup starts now

With just over a month to go until the World Cup, the Springboks and pool opponents Ireland and Scotland will step up their preparation for the global showpiece this weekend.

New Zealand's Cam Roigard (C) holds the trophy after the Rugby Championship 2023 and Bledisloe Cup Test match between Australia and New Zealand at the MCG in Melbourne on July 29, 2023.

Ominous All Blacks not satisfied with Rugby Champs

Ian Foster says the All Blacks are still not the finished product despite banking two trophies on a 10-game unbeaten streak in an ominous sign ahead of the World Cup in France.

Michael Hooper during training with Wallabies

Wallabies under World Cup injury cloud

Eddie Jones said Wallabies co-captain Michael Hooper was “a long way” from fitness just weeks out from the World Cup with Allan Alaalatoa also under a cloud after an achilles injury against the All Blacks.

Watch: Eddie hungry for more than croissants

Eddie Jones visits the barber in this advert for the Wallabies ahead of the 2023 World Cup in France.

Flashback Friday: Sbu gives Boks winning send-off

As the Springboks prepare to host Argentina in their final home game before the 2023 World Cup, take a look at what happened when the two teams last squared off in a farewell Test in 2019.