World Cup

No rush to retire ‘old’ Bok warriors

Age won’t dictate Springbok selection in the next four-year cycle, with the majority of the current squad helping defend the World Cup at Australia 2027, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Watch: Money Man hails Rassie’s genius

The Money Man and Zels applaud Rassie Erasmus and marvel at the spectacular World Cup success of the Springboks.

English referee Wayne Barnes (L) guides the scrum together during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Final 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 Antonin THUILLIER / AFP)

Ref Barnes blows time on career

Englishman Wayne Barnes has announced his retirement after 20 years as a match official that culminated with him officiating the Springboks’ World Cup title win in France.

Watch: How ‘phenomenal’ Boks bossed All Blacks

Former Ireland hooker, now pundit, Bernard Jackman breaks down the defence from the likes of Damian Willemse and Pieter-Steph du Toit in the World Cup final.

President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa (C) lifts the Web Ellis Cup while standing next to South Africa's flanker and captain Siya Kolisi (L) and South Africa's head coach Jacques Nienaber (R) during a welcome ceremony at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on November 2, 2023, after South Africa won the France 2023 Rugby World Cup final match against New Zealand. (Photo by PHILL MAGAKOE / AFP)

Watch: Boks revel in triumphant SA return

The Springboks thanked their fans while soaking up the atmosphere during the first pitstop of a countrywide World Cup trophy tour in Gauteng on Thursday.

Springboks celebrates after the Rugby World Cup 2019 Final match between England and South Africa at International Stadium Yokohama

On this day: Boks celebrate World Cup glory

On 2 November 2019, the Springboks lifted the Webb Ellis Cup for a third time after beating England in a memorable final in Yokohama.

English referee Wayne Barnes shows a red card to New Zealand's openside flanker and captain Sam Cane (not seen) 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)

Hansen: It’s time to sack the TMO

Steve Hansen has expressed his disappointment with the World Cup final between the Boks and All Blacks, particularly regarding the influence of the television match official.

Pieter-Steph du Toit Boks RWC final Dave Winter:Shutterstock:Backpage

Boks must drive home dominance

The Springboks need to be consistently great over the next four years, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Siya Kolisi celebrates with fans after the Boks beat All Blacks at Twickenham

Siya the Usain Bolt of social media!

Arguably the most influential player to pull on a Springbok jersey, Siya Kolisi has been revealed as the most popular player on social media during the 2023 World Cup.