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Rugby World Cup Sevens: FOUR favourites set to thrill in Cape Town

Romania will come into Pool B at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France after Spain was found guilty of breaching player eligibility regulations. Photo: SA Rugby website
Rugby World Cup

Why South Africa may never host another Rugby World Cup again!

Rugby World Cup 2031
Rugby World Cup

Rugby World Cup in South Africa in 2035?

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Rugby World Cup

Rugby World Cup Sevens: FOUR favourites set to thrill in Cape Town

Romania will come into Pool B at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France after Spain was found guilty of breaching player eligibility regulations. Photo: SA Rugby website
Rugby World Cup

Why South Africa may never host another Rugby World Cup again!

Rugby World Cup 2031
Rugby World Cup

Rugby World Cup in South Africa in 2035?

Boks SA Rugby Lions
Rugby

ICYMI: Boks set to face Six Nations champs France in November

By Craig Lewis20-03-2022 11:19

According to talk doing the rounds in rugby circles, the Boks could be set to face Grand Slam winners France on 12 November.

Springboks
Rugby

RUGBY TALK: Springboks set for blockbuster clash against France

By Craig Lewis19-03-2022 11:31

According to talk doing the rounds in rugby circles, the Springboks are set to face in-form France on 12 November in a blockbuster Test.

Makazole Mapimpi South Africa vs New Zealand
Rugby World Cup

Makazole Mapimpi documentary to break new ground

By James Richardson18-03-2022 19:14

Makazole Mapimpi is arguably one of the most captivating South African sportsmen with his heartbreaking story only partially told to date.

Rugby World Cup
Rugby

LATEST: Spain earns spot in Springboks’ Rugby World Cup group

By Craig Lewis14-03-2022 15:51

Spain have booked their spot in Pool B alongside the Springboks, Ireland and Scotland for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

World Rugby World Cup
Rugby World Cup

JUST IN: Russia now booted from Rugby World Cup qualification

By Craig Lewis10-03-2022 12:45

Russia’s World Rugby suspension means they cannot compete in the outstanding World Cup qualification matches.

Rugby World Cup 2023
Rugby

France the biggest threat to Boks’ World Cup title? All Blacks icon thinks so

By Craig Lewis05-03-2022 12:41

Former All Blacks hooker Sean Fitzpatrick believes France are well-placed to take the Rugby World Cup title away from the Boks next year.

Rugby World Cup 2023
Rugby

All Blacks legend: Watch out Boks, France look like World Cup favourites!

By Craig Lewis02-03-2022 13:33

Former All Blacks hooker Sean Fitzpatrick believes that in-form France are likely to be favourites when they host the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Makazole Mapimpi
Rugby

Latest Rugby World Cup 2023 odds after November results – SURPRISE favourite!

By Garrin Lambley22-11-2021 12:21

Results in the November Tests in Europe have seen several changes in the thinking of bookmakers ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Rassie Erasmus World Cup final
Rugby World Cup

USA unveils DOUBLE bid for Rugby World Cup as SA face a LONG wait

By AFP20-10-2021 20:01

USA rugby chiefs formally launched a bid to stage the Rugby World Cup, boldly predicting that bringing the sport to American soil for the first time could be a turning point for the game.

Uruguay
Rugby World Cup

Uruguay book 2023 Rugby World Cup spot as Canada make unwanted history

By Garrin Lambley10-10-2021 07:10

Uruguay overturned a three-point deficit from the first leg to qualify for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France as the Americas 1 team.

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Rugby World Cup

England puts hand up to host 2031 Rugby World Cup

By AFP15-09-2021 09:02

New English Rugby Football Union chairperson Tom Ilube said he plans to launch a bid for the 2031 Rugby World Cup.

Joel Stransky Springboks
Rugby World Cup

On this day in 1995: Joel Stransky boots Springboks to Rugby World Cup victory

By Garrin Lambley24-06-2021 13:13

On this day 26 years ago Joel Stransky landed an extra-time drop goal as the Springboks beat the All Blacks at Ellis Park to win the 1995 Rugby World Cup.

Jonah Lomu
Rugby

On this day 26 years ago THIS happened – and we will never, ever forget!

By Garrin Lambley18-06-2021 14:49

It feels like just the other day that South African rugby fans were celebrating in the streets after the Springboks toppled the All Blacks in the 1995 Rugby World Cup final at Ellis Park.

Fourie du Preez Springboks
Rugby World Cup

All Blacks star No 9 names Springbok opponent as the best ever

By Garrin Lambley06-05-2021 10:17

All Blacks scrumhalf Aaron Smith has named former Springbok Fourie du Preez as the greatest No 9 to ever play in a Rugby World Cup.

Dane Coles
Rugby World Cup

All Blacks hooker Dane Coles signs on for another Rugby World Cup

By AFP19-04-2021 08:24

New Zealand hooker Dane Coles signed a contract extension to keep playing until the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.

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Rugby World Cup

World Rugby expect record audiences for Sevens World Cup in Cape Town

By James Richardson11-03-2021 12:56

World Rugby’s vision is to deliver record broadcast viewership and digital engagement at the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town.

Springboks World Cup
Rugby World Cup

Rugby World Cup 2023 tickets to go on sale 15 March 2021

By Garrin Lambley08-03-2021 15:49

Tickets for Rugby World Cup 2023 will go on sale from 15 March, 2021 after the organising committee announced details of the tournament’s ticketing programme.

Women's Day
Rugby World Cup

Women’s Rugby World Cup faces postponement over Covid-19 concerns

By Garrin Lambley03-03-2021 07:39

The 2021 women’s Rugby World Cup in New Zealand is set to be postponed until next year because of the coronavirus pandemic.

RG Snyman Springboks
Rugby World Cup

Springboks to play Scotland in opening 2023 Rugby World Cup match

By Garrin Lambley26-02-2021 13:39

World Rugby and the France 2023 Organising Committee have announced the much-anticipated match schedule for Rugby World Cup 2023.

Rassie Erasmus World Cup final
Rugby World Cup

Bigger squads, more rest at 2023 Rugby World Cup

By Garrin Lambley22-02-2021 16:47

Teams heading to the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France will be allowed bigger squads and will benefit from greater gaps between matches.

Bok legend
Currie Cup

Farewell JP Pietersen: Looking back at retired Sharks wing’s career

By Ernest Makhaya06-02-2021 10:24

Springboks legend JP Pietersen has officially retired from rugby at the age of 34, and we look back at his illustrious career.

Springboks v British & Irish Lions
Rugby World Cup

All the 2023 RWC draw reaction: Are the Springboks in the ‘pool of death’?

By AFP15-12-2020 11:02

The All Blacks were left to contemplate a tough pool at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, while SA were drawn in the tournament’s deadliest group.

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Rugby World Cup

Analysis | The Springboks’ 2023 Rugby World Cup draw is NOT that easy!

By Garrin Lambley14-12-2020 16:16

A word of caution for all those Springbok fans jumping for joy at avoiding a ‘worst-case scenario’ pool draw for the 2023 RWC in France.

Rassie Erasmus Siya Kolisi
Rugby World Cup

Just in | Springboks drawn with Ireland in 2023 Rugby World Cup draw

By Garrin Lambley14-12-2020 14:18

The Springboks have been drawn in Pool B for the 2023 Rugby World Cup alongside Ireland and Scotland.

Springboks World Cup
Rugby World Cup

On this day: Relive the Springboks World Cup triumph one year on [video]

By James Richardson02-11-2020 06:30

On this day last year the Springboks won the Rugby World Cup against the expectations of many and wrote themselves into the game’s folklore forever.

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