World Cup

Rassie: Boks are World Cup underdogs

Rassie Erasmus says that despite going into the World Cup as defending champions, the Springboks are still underdogs compared to Ireland, New Zealand and tournament hosts France.

OITA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 19: Rory Arnold of Australia reacts on the bench during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Quarter Final match between England and Australia at Oita Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Oita, Japan.

Wallabies ‘don’t pick blokes who make trucks’

Eddie Jones has slammed hulking lock Rory Arnold, Australian rugby’s highest-paid player, after leaving him out of the Wallabies squad for an upcoming training camp.

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 09: Frans Steyn of the Toyota Cheetahs during the Toyota Challenge match between Toyota Cheetahs and Emerging Ireland at Toyota Stadium on October 09, 2022 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Johan Pretorius/Gallo Images)

Boks sweat over trio

A timeline for Frans Steyn’s recovery from knee surgery has not been set as the Springboks also await updates on the injury status of Sharks duo Eben Etzebeth and Jaden Hendrikse.

Springboks vs Argentina at Kings Park in Durban Rugby Championship)

Bok star goes under the knife

Veteran Springbok playmaker Frans Steyn has had to undergo surgery on his injured knee, which may jeopardise his participation at this year’s World Cup.

(12591822j) Wales vs South Africa. South Africa Head Coach Rassie Erasmus with Assistant Coach Felix Jones Autumn Nations Series, Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales - 06 Nov 2021

Boks assistant to bid SA farewell

SA Rugby have confirmed that a key member of the Springboks’ coaching staff will be leaving the team for personal reasons after the 2023 World Cup in France.

Cheslin Kolbe with Evan Roos and Damian de Allende

Boks relieved over Kolbe injury

The Springboks breathed a sigh of relief after an update on the injury to wing Cheslin Kolbe in the Top 14.

All Blacks wing Sevu Reece dejected after losing to England

All Blacks suffer World Cup blow

Sevu Reece will miss the 2023 World Cup after it was revealed on Wednesday that a serious knee injury will sideline the All Blacks winger for the rest of the year.

Watch: Inside the Boks (Episode 2)

Take an inside look at the recent training camp in Cape Town, where the Springboks continued to lay the platform for their 2023 World Cup campaign.

Referee Jaco Peyper sends off England's Freddie Steward during the Guinness Six Nations match at Aviva Stadium, Dublin. Picture date: Saturday March 18, 2023.

TMOs set to issue red cards at World Cup

World Rugby is reportedly discussing a radical red card upgrade system at this year’s World Cup in the wake of England fullback Freddie Steward’s controversial sending off.

Mallett: Boks can still beat Ireland

Despite Ireland and Scotland finishing their Six Nations campaigns on a high, Nick Mallett believes the Springboks have “nothing to fear” from either team at the upcoming World Cup.