World Cup

RECAP: All Blacks annihilate Argentina

Will Jordan scored a hat-trick as New Zealand beat Argentina in Friday’s Paris semi-final, securing a fifth World Cup final appearance for the All Blacks.

Pumas switch scrumhalves for semi

Argentina coach Michael Cheika has made just one change to Los Pumas’ starting lineup for the World Cup semi-final against New Zealand on Friday.

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 08 Mark Telea of New Zealand scores his team's second try during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 Pool A match between France and New Zealand at Stade de France on September 08, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)

Truant Telea back for All Blacks

Ian Foster made just two changes to New Zealand’s starting lineup for Friday’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina in Paris, recalling wing Mark Telea.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Marcus Smith of England celebrates after being awarded a penalty on the last play during the Autumn Nations Series match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 20, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

England lose Smith for semi-final

England are set to be without superstar playmaker Marcus Smith for the World Cup semi-final clash against the Springboks on Saturday.

Willie le Roux, RG Snyman and Eben Etzebeth

Dobbo: Boks have nothing to fear

John Dobson says he cannot see any way of stopping the Springboks from retaining their status as world champions, backing their scrum to wreak havoc in the final two playoffs.

All Blacks guru Schmidt ‘no ordinary Joe’

Joe Schmidt titled his autobiography “Ordinary Joe” but whether the New Zealand attack coach likes it or not, both on and off the pitch he has extraordinary qualities.

Stransky: ‘Weak’ England can’t beat Boks

Joel Stransky has written off England’s chances of beating South Africa on Saturday and denying the reigning World Cup champs a chance to win an unprecedented fourth title.

Nienaber steps out of Rassie’s shadow

After almost 20 years as a coaching double-act, the end is rapidly approaching for the Springbok World Cup management team of Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber.

Pollard welcomes English ‘beef’

Handre Pollard says the Springboks are well aware that England will be using the humiliation of the 2019 World Cup final defeat as motivation for Saturday’s semi-final rematch.