World Cup

Rassie Erasmus coach of South Africa waits for the start of the Rugby Championship test match between New Zealand and South Africa played at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland on July 15, 2023.

Matfield: Rassie ‘95%’ off to Ireland

Rassie Erasmus’ potential move to Ireland after the World Cup has been backed by former Springbok captain Victor Matfield.

Nienaber: Marx injury a ‘freak accident’

Jacques Nienaber says the Springboks are taking a “glass half-full” approach to Malcolm Marx’s injury after the star hooker was ruled out of the World Cup.

Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard training with Leicester Tigers

Pollard on the bench

Amid speculation that Handre Pollard will be called up to the Bok squad, the flyhalf was named to make his return from injury on Friday night.

Schalk reveals Etzebeth injury

Schalk Burger has shed light on the nature of Eben Etzebeth’s shoulder injury which he says will sideline the Springbok lock for “a couple of weeks”.

Romania's players acknowledge the crowds applause after their defeat in the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Ireland and Romania at Stade de Bordeaux in Bordeaux, south-western France on September 9, 2023.

Romania back big guns against Boks

Romania head coach Eugen Apjok has made just three changes to the side that conceded 82 points to Ireland for the Oaks’ second pool match against the Springboks on Sunday.

Watch: Bongi ‘must never give up’

In the second episode of the Meet the GranBoks series, Bongi Mbonambi’s grandmother shares some insight into the Bok hooker’s youth and how he has inspired youngsters to take up rugby.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 15: Nic White of the Wallabies in action during The Rugby Championship match between the Australia Wallabies and Argentina at CommBank Stadium on July 15, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Scott Gardiner/Getty Images)

Wallabies vets recalled to clip flying Fijians

Eddie Jones has recalled experienced scrumhalf Nic White in one of three changes to the starting lineup for the big World Cup Pool C clash with Fiji on Sunday.

Australia's full-back Ben Donaldson (R) celebrates with Australia's fly-half Carter Gordon after scoring a try during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool C match between Australia and Georgia at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on September 9, 2023.

Eddie inspiring rookie Gordon’s flash

Rookie flyhalf Carter Gordon insists that veteran coach Eddie Jones has given him the confidence to keep fighting for his place after a dramatic start to his international career.

18/6/95 Rugby World Cup 1995, England v New Zealand, Jonah Lomu heads towards the try line. (Photo by Mark Leech/Getty Images)

Tonga’s Piutau ready to follow idol Lomu

Charles Piutau idolised the late New Zealand rugby legend Jonah Lomu and on Saturday he gets his first taste of the tournament that the former All Black lit up.

Marx loss a body blow to Boks

The Springboks’ World Cup rivals will breathe easier knowing a key weapon in the defending champions’ arsenal in France has been neutralised, writes MARK KEOHANE.