World Cup

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 15: Eben Etzebeth of South Africa celebrates with RG Snyman and Faf de Klerk of South Africa after scoring his team's fourth try during 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 Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Pick your MVP: Boks vs France

The Boks clinched a pulsating 29-28 victory against World Cup hosts France on Sunday, who was South Africa’s best player?

(From L) England's fly-half Owen Farrell and England's prop Joe Marler celebrate after winning the France 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final match between England and Fiji at the Velodrome Stadium in Marseille, southeastern France, on October 15, 2023.

Borthwick: Don’t write off England challenge

Steve Borthwick said he had no doubt England would be written off for the World Cup semi-finals, but backed his players to once again rise to the occasion.

England survive Fiji fightback

Skipper Owen Farrell kicked a late drop goal and penalty as England held on against a spirited Fiji fightback to progress to the Rugby World Cup semi-finals.

South Africa's prop Ox Nche (C) is challenged by France's flanker Charles Ollivon (L) and France's prop Cyril Baille (R) during the Autumn Nations Series rugby union test match between France and South Africa at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille on November 12, 2022.

Fickou: France has best defence

Hot on the heels of relentless tackling eliminating the world’s best attacking team, France have waved a red flag in front of the charging Springboks by claiming to be the masters of defence.

Ireland's number eight Caelan Doris (C) is tackled by New Zealand's openside flanker and captain Sam Cane (2R) during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final match between Ireland and New Zealand at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 14, 2023. (

Ex-All Blacks hail ‘epic’ captain Cane

New Zealand’s dramatic World Cup quarter-final win over Ireland was founded on four years of “adversity and hurt”, former All Blacks said.

South Africa's scrum-half Cobus Reinach runs to score the team's third try during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Romania at Stade de Bordeaux in Bordeaux, south-western France on September 17, 2023.

Andrews: Boks taking ‘huge gamble’

Mark Andrews says the Springboks may regret fielding an attacking halfback combination in the World Cup quarter-final against France.

South Africa's fly-half Damian Willemse (C) vies with France's centre Gael Fickou (R) and France's wing Yoram Moefana (L) during the Autumn Nations Series rugby union test match between France and South Africa at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille on November 12, 2022.

Willemse braced for French aerial assault

Damian Willemse says the Springboks “have made plans” to nullify and counter France’s kicking game ahead of the World Cup quarter-final on Sunday evening.

Bok ‘cocktail’ too potent for France

MARK KEOHANE is confident of a Bok win in Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final between SA and France, underpinned by the defending champs’ power, precision and discipline.

South Africa's wing Cheslin Kolbe plays with the ball during a training session in Toulon, southern France, on October 4, 2023.

Kolbe: Time to create new memories

More than used to big occasions, having won a World Cup final and lifted a Champions Cup title, Cheslin Kolbe has his eyes focused on the World Cup quarter-final against France.

Ireland's fly-half Jonathan Sexton reacts after New Zealand won during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final match between Ireland and New Zealand at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 14, 2023.

Sexton ‘gutted’ as All Blacks end storied career

A tearful Johnny Sexton appeared at the post-match press conference after his dreams of a fairytale ending were dashed by the All Blacks in an absorbing quarter-final contest on Saturday.