The Springboks have plenty to play for heading into the Rugby World Cup in France. Here is their BEST and WORST possible World Rankings heading into the global showpiece.

Young halfbacks Craig Casey and Jack Crowley are chosen by Ireland head coach Andy Farrell for their first World Cup warm-up.

Johnny Sexton has been cleared to play in all Ireland’s Rugby World Cup games despite being found guilty of abusing match officials.

Ireland have launched their Rugby World Cup kit to an underwhelming response from fans who don’t seem to fancy the strip.

Former Scotland international Andy Nicol has warned that France and Ireland could be dumped out of the Rugby World Cup at or before the quarterfinals.

Jean Kleyn, who previously played for Ireland, is expected to make his Springbok debut next month against Australia.

Fans tear into ‘worst ever’ Ireland RWC rugby kit unveiling, with one supporter commenting: ‘This jersey is a monstrosity’.

Munster’s South African-born lock Jean Kleyn is set to officially switch allegiance from Ireland to the Springboks.

Munster lock Jean Kleyn is set to ditch Ireland for the Springboks, having already represented the European nation after seven years in the country. 

Whenever South African players end up playing for another country, either than the Springboks, there is usually very little panic in the country due to an abundance of talent. 

The Irish Times newspaper has removed and apologised for publishing its most-read opinion article generated by artificial intelligence.

Big Joe corrects his big mistake by name-dropping the All Blacks.

Ireland are the undisputed number one Test rugby team in the world right now but rankings and esteem don’t win Rugby World Cups.

Hugo Keenan may have missed the second half of Ireland’s Six Nations win over England but he bears no ill-will towards Freddie Steward.

Check out this classic video showing Ireland rugby players refusing to let a teammate off early from ongoing Six Nations celebrations.

Britain’s former leader Boris Johnson will oppose in a parliament vote a key part of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s post-Brexit deal with the EU.

Steve Hansen has brought Six Nations Grand Slam champions — Ireland — down a peg by likening them to chokers when it comes to the World Cup.

Ireland held their nerve to beat England in the final match of the 2023 Six Nations in Dublin on Saturday night and claim their first title since 2018.

Take a look at who’s playing in the fifth round of fixtures in the 2023 Six Nations Championship this weekend.

Ireland and France have cemented their positions in the top two spots of the World Rugby rankings following excellent wins in the Six Nations.

As we countdown to the 2023 RWC in France, we turn the spotlight to Ireland, the team that poses the biggest threat to the Springboks title defence.

Take a look at who’s playing in the fourth round of fixtures in the 2023 Six Nations Championship this weekend.

Scotland’s Six Nations Grand Slam hopes were dealt a fatal blow as they lost to France, while Ireland and England beat Wales and Italy.

Take a look at who’s playing in the opening round of fixtures in the 2023 Six Nations Championship this weekend.

The Vodacom United Rugby Championship is increasing female representation in sports related careers through it’s Women’s Leadership Academy.