World Cup

Watch: Boks smash Scottish playmaker

The Springboks are doing their homework on Finn Russell ahead of their World Cup opener on Sunday, so the Scotland flyhalf should expect the same treatment from 2021.

Expect ‘exciting things’ from Boks

Lock RG Snyman says the Springboks have never before been as focused as a squad going into a World Cup, which kicks off in 2023 for the defending champions on Sunday.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Marcus Smith of England celebrates after being awarded a penalty on the last play during the Autumn Nations Series match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 20, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

2023 World Cup key players: Pool D

SA Rugby magazine identifies the players to watch in Pool D at the global showpiece in France.

Memorable World Cup moments – 2019

SA Rugby magazine relives unforgettable moments from the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

Les Bleus covet World Cup glory

Antoine Dupont will lead France into a home World Cup with high hopes that he can spark a first northern hemisphere victory in 20 years at the showpiece tournament.

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 13: Beauden Barrett of New Zealand is tackled during the Autumn International match between Scotland and New Zealand at Murrayfield Stadium on November 13, 2022 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

All Blacks eye France revenge

New Zealand fullback Beauden Barrett believes the World Cup will be a “fantastic” event which he hopes will start with a revenge victory over hosts France on Friday.

Os du Randt on Butch James' and Bobby Skinstadt's shoulders

World Cup countdown: 1 day to go!

The 2023 Rugby World Cup kicks off tomorrow and SARugbymag.co.za hails the top loosehead props in tournament history to have packed down for the Springboks.

France won’t steal Boks’ thunder

The shady manner in which France robbed South Africa of the hosting rights for the 2023 World Cup will not cloud the Springboks’ title defence, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Nienaber: Boks ‘charged up’ for Scots

Head coach Jacques Nienaber is excited to unleash a Springbok match-day 23 primed to kick off their World Cup title defence with victory against Scotland on Sunday.

(13638233w) Try Celebrations for Kurt-Lee Arendse of South Africa as as he goes over for a try during the Autumn Nations International Series match between England and South Africa at Twickenham, London on 26 November 2022 (Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK) England v South Africa, Autumn International, Rugby Union, Twickenham Stadium, London, UK - 26 Nov 2022

Boks recall Arendse, Wiese for World Cup opener

Kurt-Lee Arendse will start in the absence of Canan Moodie as the Boks made four changes to the starting lineup for the World Cup opener against Scotland on Sunday.