World Cup

Coetzee set for World Cup redemption

Coach Allister Coetzee has guided Namibia to a seventh successive World Cup by beating Kenya in the final of the Rugby Africa Cup 2022 in Aix-en-Provence on Sunday.

World Cup redemption for Coetzee?

Former Springbok coach Allister Coetzee looks set for another crack at lifting the Webb Ellis Cup at next year’s showpiece event in France.

World Cup spots up for grabs in Bok ‘B Team’

Blooding a new-look Springbok side with a series on the line is the type of pressure that Jacques Nienaber believes will reveal which players he should take to France 2023.

MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 13: Spain team celebrate their victory behind the Rugby World Cup 2023 qualified board after winning their Rugby Europe Championship 2022 match against Portugal at Campo Rugby Central on March 13, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)

Boks to face Romania after Spain appeal dismissed

Spain will not feature at next year’s World Cup in France after their appeal against disqualification for fielding an ineligible player during qualifying was rejected, World Rugby announced on Monday.

Schoeman to help Spain keep World Cup place?

South African-raised Scotland prop Pierre Schoeman has reportedly been used by Spain as evidence of inconsistency in World Rugby’s eligibility regulations as part of their appeal against their exclusion from the 2023 World Cup.

World Cup hosts France to try to prevent Champs League chaos

France’s sports ministry will host a meeting of security and football officials Monday following the chaos that marred football’s Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid, as Paris prepares to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Willemse: France the ‘best team in the world’

France lock Paul Willemse says he does not regret giving up his dream of playing for South Africa and that he is looking forward to facing the Springboks during the November Test window.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 2: Bryan Habana of South Africa dives for his 2nd try during the second test match between South Africa and England held at Loftus Versfeld stadium on June 2, 2007 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Duif du Toit/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Watch: The best of flyin’ Bryan

Bryan Habana is known as one of the fastest rugby players to ever play the game. This World Rugby compilation showcases some of his best work in a Springbok jersey.

Boks to sweat at USA World Cup?

The 2031 World Cup could be played in June or July in order to avoid a clash with the NFL after the tournament hosting rights were awarded to the United States for the first time.