World Cup

No freebies for Boks in France

Jesse Kriel expects an arm wrestle for the No 13 jumper, while Manie Libbok focuses on his goal-kicking in the buildup to a World Cup quarter-final between the Boks and France.

Rassie mum on Bok bench split

Rassie Erasmus is keeping France guessing by delaying until Friday the Bok team announcement for the World Cup quarter-final.

New Zealand's prop Tyrel Lomax leaves the field after receiving medical treatment to a knee injury during the pre-World Cup Rugby Union match between New Zealand and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium in west London, on August 25, 2023.

All Blacks get massive boost for playoff

New Zealand have been bolstered for the World Cup quarter-final against Ireland on Saturday after it was confirmed that tighthead prop Tyrel Lomax is available for selection.

England team line up for their national anthem at Twickenham

England embrace World Cup villain tag

England are more than happy to assume the role of public enemy number one when they take on Fiji in the World Cup quarter-finals in Marseille on Sunday, veteran Billy Vunipola said.

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.

Wales welcome favourites tag

Assistant coach Jonathan Thomas said unbeaten Wales were not bothered by Argentina labelling them as favourites for Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final clash.

PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 19: Springboks line up during the Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Argentina at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

Boks to avoid World Cup flag ban

South Africa said on Tuesday it had filed a court appeal against a World Anti-Doping Agency decision that risks seeing the Springboks barred from flying their flag in the World Cup quarter-final against France.

Ireland's right wing Mack Hansen (R) celebrates with teammates after scoring a try during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Ireland at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris on September 23, 2023.

Ireland suffer double-injury blow

Two key players sat out of Ireland’s training session on Tuesday ahead of the World Cup quarter-final against the All Blacks on Saturday.

‘Ripped’ Dupont ready for Boks

Shaun Edwards is confident that France skipper Antoine Dupont will feature in Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final between the hosts and South Africa, the defending champs.

Dawson: France too smart for Boks

Englishman Matt Dawson is the latest pundit who has written off the Springboks’ chances of beating France on Sunday and continuing their World Cup title defence.