World Cup

Watch: Bok moments that won the World Cup

Take a look at 10 key moments from the Springboks’ record-breaking World Cup win in France, including Cheslin Kolbe’s charge-down and Manie Libbok’s no-look kick.

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Foster’s family threatened in France

Former All Blacks coach Ian Foster has revealed that his wife and daughter were threatened by a man wielding a knife in Paris during the World Cup.

PARMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER 04: Sergeal Petersen of the Vodacom Bulls in action against Enrico Lucchin of Zebre Parma during the United Rugby Championship match between Zebre and Vodacom Bulls at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on November 04, 2023 in Parma, Italy.

Petersen surging in Bullring

Fresh from a try-scoring debut for the Vodacom Bulls, Sergeal Petersen expressed his delight to be back in a “competitive” environment after a stint in Japan.

epa10945989 New Zealand captain Sam Cane sits on the chair following a yellow card uring the Rugby World Cup 2023 final between New Zealand and South Africa in Saint-Denis, France, 28 October 2023. The yellow card was upgraded to a red card. EPA/CHRISTOPHE PETIT TESSON

Cane cops ban for hit on Bok centre

Sam Cane has been slapped with a heavy suspension for his dangerous tackle on Jesse Kriel in the World Cup final between New Zealand and South Africa in Paris.

South Africa's flanker and captain Siya Kolisi reacts as he holds the throphy from the bus carrying the rest of the team during the Springboks Champions trophy tour in East London, South Africa, on November 5, 2023, after South Africa won the France 2023 Rugby World Cup final match against New Zealand.

‘Inspired’ Siya thanks SA: It was something else!

Siya Kolisi says the Springboks witnessed a “united nation” during their four-day World Cup trophy tour, thanking South Africans for turning out in their numbers.

The Springboks lift the World Cup PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Siya Kolisi of South Africa lifts The Webb Ellis Cup following the Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France.

Dawson: Kolisi’s Boks the greatest

Former England scrumhalf Matt Dawson has hailed the Springboks’ history-makers as the greatest-ever World Cup team.

Rassie reveals Bok plans

Rassie Erasmus will resume duty as Springbok head coach and he addressed concerns over depth at lock and hooker, with a view to the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.

Boks ‘scrambled’ to defend their title

The Springboks are back-to-back world champions not because they were the most talented team in France, but because they tackled like their lives depended on it, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Cape Town cheers for the Springboks during the World Cup trophy tour

World Cup trophy tour reveals Boks’ drive

The World Cup trophy bus tour has showcased what fuels the history-making Boks, writes DYLAN JACK.

epa10576482 Head coach Eddie Jones attends an Australian Wallabies training session at Sanctuary Cove on the Gold Coast, Australia 17 April 2023.

Wallabies star lifts lid on Eddie’s ‘bizarre’ exit

A Wallabies player has revealed that Eddie Jones held a series of “bizarre” meetings with the squad which sent mixed messages at the World Cup in France.