World Cup

epa10731868 South Africa's Captain Duane Vermeulen during the South Africa's rugby team practice at the Loftus Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, 07 July 2023.

Veteran Boks get last World Cup shot

The Springboks have by far the oldest squad in average age at the World Cup in France, while Eddie Jones’ Wallabies are comfortably the most youthful.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 31: Rassie Erasmus, the Springboks director of rugby acting as a water carrier talks to his captain Siya Kolisi during the 2nd test match between South Africa Springboks and the British & Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on July 31, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Carter fears for Boks after ‘huge loss’

All Blacks icon Dan Carter says the Springboks will miss the big-match temperament and experience of flyhalf Handre Pollard at the World Cup.

Eben Etzebeth leads out the Springboks at Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland

2023 World Cup key players: Pool B

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

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA: Samoan centre Brian Lima tackle South African halfback Derick Hougaard during the Rugby World Cup Pool C match between South Africa and Samoa at Lang Park in Brisbane, 01 November. . AFP PHOTO/ Christophe SIMON

Memorable World Cup moments – 2003 & 2007

SA Rugby magazine relives unforgettable moments at the 2003 and 2007 Rugby World Cups.

New Zealand suffer Barrett blow

New Zealand centre Jordie Barrett is a fitness doubt for the opening match of the 2023 Rugby World Cup against hosts France on Friday.

World Cup countdown: 3 days to go!

We’re three days away from the 2023 Rugby World Cup and SARugbymag.co.za praises the standout tighthead props who have anchored the Bok scrum at rugby’s showpiece tournament.

England's centre Owen Farrell reacts at the end of the Six Nations international rugby union match between England and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium, west London, on February 4, 2023. - Scotland won 29 - 23 against England. (

‘Gutted’ Farrell rues World Cup ban

England captain Owen Farrell has accepted the “mistake” that will see him miss the start of the 2023 World Cup, but remains excited for the tournament.

Rassie loves to rub it in

The pushback to the Springboks’ new Bomb Squad sets up an ideal scenario of ‘it’s us against them’ for Rassie Erasmus and the world champions, writes GAVIN RICH.

South Africa's centre Canan Moodie warms up ahead of the pre-World Cup Rugby Union match between New Zealand and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium in west London, on August 25, 2023.

Moodie switches to World Cup mode

Canan Moodie has been living the dream since the Springboks arrived in Toulon, where they will be based in the lead-up to Sunday’s Rugby World Cup opener against Scotland.

Watch: Pieter-Steph’s revival

Here are some of Pieter-Steph du Toit’s best moments as the Springboks’ blindsider has rediscovered his Player of the Year form ahead of the World Cup.