World Cup

RWC 1987: Brave new world

In the first instalment of a World Cup series, SA Rugby magazine looks back at the inaugural tournament in 1987, which was hosted and won by New Zealand.

England boss drops World Cup star

Steve Borthwick has cut one of England’s most influential players at Japan 2019, as the head coach narrows down his final squad for the Rugby World Cup in France.

epa10447397 Ireland’s Johnny Sexton takes a lap of honour after the Six Nations rugby match between Wales and Ireland at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Britain, 04 February 2023.

Sexton suspension: Fair or soft?

Johnny Sexton will be free to captain Ireland at the World Cup, but is his three-match ban for misconduct enough of a deterrent against the abuse of referees?

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 20: Jonathan Sexton reacts after the Heineken Champions Cup Final between Leinster Rugby and Stade Rochelais at Aviva Stadium on May 20, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland.

Sexton gets slap on the wrist

Johnny Sexton will be available to play for the Ireland at the World Cup, despite being found guilty of misconduct towards match officials in the aftermath of the Champions Cup final.

Len Ikitau Wallabies Scotland Stu Forster

Wallabies suffer major World Cup blow

Wallabies centre Len Ikitau faces a race against the clock to be fit for the World Cup after scans on Sunday revealed he suffered a fractured shoulder in their defeat to Argentina.

Sexton’s misconduct decision due ‘in coming days’

The decision from Ireland captain Johnny Sexton’s disciplinary hearing with European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) held on Thursday is expected “in the coming days”.

Wallabies: We’ll win World Cup under Eddie

Quade Cooper expects Australia to be among the title contenders in France, despite a heavy loss to the world-champion Springboks in Eddie Jones’ first game back in charge.

epa10731868 South Africa's Captain Duane Vermeulen during the South Africa's rugby team practice at the Loftus Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, 07 July 2023.

Niggle-free Duane ready to dent Wallabies

Veteran Duane Vermeulen is recharged and ready to lead the Springboks out in the 2023 Rugby Championship opener against Australia.

Best World Cup jersey: England vs Wallabies

England’s world champion strip of 2003 goes up against the Wallabies’ 2019 drip to kickstart the search for the finest jersey in Rugby World Cup history.