World Cup

Webb Ellis safe after SA Rugby break-in

The Webb Ellis Cup has been confirmed as safe after SA Rugby’s offices were broken into and robbed on Monday evening.

South Africa's fly-half Damian Willemse (C) vies with France's centre Gael Fickou (R) and France's wing Yoram Moefana (L) during the Autumn Nations Series rugby union test match between France and South Africa at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille on November 12, 2022.

France lining up Bok rematch

2023 World Cup hosts France are set to host the Springboks and All Blacks in the next two November Test windows, having faced both at the global showpiece.

New Zealand's scrum-half Aaron Smith (R) dives to score a try that was later disallowed because of a knock on during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 28, 2023. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)

All Blacks robbed of try against Boks?

World Rugby has reportedly conceded that Aaron Smith’s disallowed try in the World Cup final between New Zealand and eventual champs, the Springboks, should have stood.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Handre Pollard of South Africa celebrates with teammates following the team’s victory at the final whistle during the Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France.

Wallabies great: ‘Magnificent’ Boks not killing rugby

Former Wallabies wing David Campese has emphatically hit back at suggestions that Rassie Erasmus and the Springboks are unlikeable.

Nienaber back for World Cup hat-trick?

Jacques Nienaber has been linked with a return to the Springboks once he completes his shift with Irish club Leinster.

England's openside flanker Tom Curry (R) runs with the ball during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup semi-final match between England and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 21, 2023. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)

Curry: I heard what Bongi said

England flanker Tom Curry insists Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi racially abused him during the World Cup semi-final in Paris.

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Ex-England captain warns of ‘paralysis by analysis’

Former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio has warned against paralysing rugby by video replays and called for the game to capitalise on the interest in the World Cup.

Galthie opens up on World Cup ‘scar’

Over three weeks since their quarter-final exit at the hands of South Africa, France coach Fabien Galthie finally opened up about the “scar that will stay with us for life”.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Duane Vermeulen of South Africa during the Rugby World Cup 2023 final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France.

Duane hangs up boots

SA Rugby has confirmed that Duane Vermeulen has brought an end to his playing career, after the veteran No 8 helped the Springboks win back-to-back World Cup titles.

Bongi slams ‘unprofessional’ England

Bongi Mbonambi has accused England of being “unprofessional” after the Springbok hooker was cleared of racially abusing Tom Curry during the World Cup.