World Cup

Charles Ollivon of France takes on Cheslin Kolbe

Kolisi: Boks must ‘live on the edge’

Siya Kolisi says the Springboks can’t afford to get caught up with worrying about their discipline when they face France in the World Cup quarter-finals on Sunday.

France's scrum-half Antoine Dupont attends a training session at the Stade du Parc in Rueil-Malamaison, near Paris, on October 10, 2023, during the Rugby World Cup 2023 France.

Dupont returns to lead France against Boks

Antoine Dupont will captain France in his first appearance since undergoing surgery on a fractured cheekbone in the World Cup quarter-final against the Springboks.

South Africa's players celebrate after a try during the Autumn Nations Series rugby union test match between France and South Africa at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille on November 12, 2022.

Nienaber calls for Bok world champs to do it again

Jacques Nienaber expressed his confidence with his lineup for Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final after picking 15 players who featured in the 2019 final.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 08: Manie Libbok of South Africa celebrates during the Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Australia at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on July 08, 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

Boks shock with halfbacks for France playoff

Manie Libbok will start at flyhalf in a new-look halfback combination as the Springboks opted for three backline replacements for the World Cup quarter-final against France on Sunday.

Wales hope to ride World Cup wave into semis

Wales play Argentina in Marseille on Saturday with a place in the World Cup semi-final at stake, a position few thought Warren Gatland’s Welsh side would be in after a year of turmoil.

The Boks celebrate as Siya Kolisi hoists the trophy

‘Iconic’ Kolisi the first among equals in Springbok collective

The sharpest image of the 2019 World Cup is that of a triumphant Siya Kolisi, the first black player to captain South Africa in a Test, lifting the Webb Ellis trophy after the win over England in Yokohama.

DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 09: Johnny Sexton of Ireland celebrates a try during the International Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Ireland at Forsyth Barr Stadium on July 09, 2022 in Dunedin, New Zealand.

Irish look to bury World Cup under-achievers tag

Ireland will seek to at last break through their World Cup glass ceiling by beating New Zealand to reach the semi-finals for the first time on Saturday.

Boks to knock out Les Bleus

The World Cup quarter-final between hosts France and South Africa on Sunday will be a heavyweight clash, but the Springboks are better equipped to land the killer blow, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Wales' openside flanker and captain Jac Morgan celebrates after scoring a try during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool C match between Wales and Australia at the OL Stadium in Decines-Charpieu near Lyon, south-eastern France on September 24, 2023.

Captain Morgan ready to lead Wales

Jac Morgan has been pivotal to Wales’ advance into the World Cup quarter-finals, leading from the front in a number of outstanding performances that have seen him dubbed his country’s very own Antoine Dupont.