World Cup

All Blacks superfan tattoos World Cup triumph

An All Blacks fan is so confident New Zealand will win the Rugby World Cup that she had it tattooed on her leg before their semi-final on Friday.

Bok titans to spearhead Ireland’s redemption

As Ireland grieves a disappointing 2023 World Cup exit, Steven Kitshoff is the embodiment of hope and revival for an Ulster team determined to bounce back in the 2023-24 @Vodacom #URC.

Woodward: England to beat Boks by 3

Sir Clive Woodward has outlined a plan for England to pull off a World Cup upset against the Springboks on Saturday and dump the defending champs out of the tournament.

Freddie Steward Eng Boks David Rogers Getty Images

England pick giant fullback for Bok duel

Freddie Steward will start at fullback in one of three changes to England’s starting lineup for the World Cup semi-final against the Springboks on Saturday.

Willemse grooving at rugby’s biggest party

The latest edition of SA Rugby magazine celebrates Damian Willemse among the superstars basking in the spotlight of the World Cup in France.

All Blacks ‘lucky’ to get another crack

New Zealand have reset from beating Ireland to prepare for Friday’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina, with the pain of losing in 2019 at the same stage “a big driver”.

Nienaber backs ‘form’ 23 to KO England

Head coach Jacques Nienaber said an unchanged Springbok lineup is in the “best form” to beat England on Saturday and secure their spot in the World Cup final.

The Springboks line up for the anthem. France's players (L) and South Africa's players (R) stand for the national anthems ahead of the France 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final match between France and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 15, 2023.

Boks unchanged for World Cup semi

Jacques Nienaber showed faith in the Springboks’ quarter-final-winning squad by retaining the same starting XV and replacements’ bench for Saturday’s World Cup semi-final against England.

Springboks vs England: Guess Man of the Match and WIN!

Correctly predict the Man of the Match in Saturday’s semi-final clash between the Springboks and England to stand a chance of winning a R3000 shopping voucher, courtesy of Airscream and Airpops!

LYON, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 11: Federico Martin Aramburu of Argentina scores a try during match nine of the Rugby World Cup 2007 between Argentina and Georgia at the Gerland stadium on September 11, 2007 in Lyon, France.

On this day: Pumas maul France for bronze

On 19 October 2007, right wing Federico Aramburu scored a try after great teamwork on the counter-attack as Argentina beat World Cup hosts France in the third-place playoff.