World Cup

Woodward: England won’t fear Boks

Clive Woodward says England will be confident of victory against the Springboks in their World Cup semi-final on Saturday, especially with flyhalf Owen Farrell calling the shots.

All Blacks players reacts after losing against England

All Blacks wary of semi-final slump

Assistant coach Scott McLeod has emphasised the need for New Zealand to avoid a flat performance in the World Cup semi-final against Argentina, recalling their 2019 defeat.

Steady Eddie commits to Wallabies

Australia head coach Eddie Jones has ruled out a rumoured switch to Japan, pledging to stick with the Wallabies following a disastrous World Cup campaign.

Rassie: England won’t be pushovers

Rassie Erasmus says the Boks have not been taken in by talk about England being a bad team and the statistics suggest Saturday’s World Cup semi-final will be tight.

South Africa's scrum-half Faf de Klerk (C) South Africa's prop Ox Nche and South Africa's fly-half Handre Pollard (R) celebrate after victory in 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 on top of the world

The Springboks are back up to number one in World Rugby’s Test rankings for the first time in 15 months after they broke France’s hearts at the World Cup.

Willie le Roux, RG Snyman and Eben Etzebeth

Proteas salute ‘inspirational’ Springboks

South Africa cricket captain Temba Bavuma has hailed the country’s rugby stars as “inspirational” after their nail-biting World Cup win over France.

Rassie: Boks have evolved beyond ref’s whistle

Rassie Erasmus has explained how the decision to make the Springboks less reliant on the set-piece paid off in the quarter-final victory against France.

French bosses back Galthie

The French Rugby Federation said that France head coach Fabien Galthie was the right man to lead the team despite the World Cup quarter-final defeat on home soil.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 15: The players of France look dejected as the players of South Africa celebrate victory at full-time following the Rugby World Cup France 2023 Quarter Final match between France and South Africa at Stade de France on October 15, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Boks dragged France into the deep

The Springboks’ performance in Paris is more than a collection of successful tactical actions, it’s who they are. And they are favourites to win the World Cup because of this, writes RYAN VREDE.

England coach: Bok semi not a ‘holiday’

Assistant coach Richard Wigglesworth said England will be in with a chance when they play holders and favourites South Africa in the World Cup semi-finals on Saturday.