Hook hooks it as Kings win

James Hook missed two late penalties as the Kings held on to beat the Ospreys 16-14 in Swansea on Saturday to record their first-ever win in Europe.

Van Graan lauds Kolisi’s journey

Former Springbok assistant coach Johann van Graan has saluted Siya Kolisi on his journey from young gun to World Cup-winning captain.

Watch: Boks’ Eastern Cape homecoming

Several members of the Springbok squad and management returned to their roots as the World Cup victory parade hit East London on Saturday.

Australia contenders for 2027 RWC

Reports in England suggest that Australia are ready to throw their hat into the ring to host the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

England botched haka response

Members of England’s World Cup squad have admitted that they meant to form a semi-circle behind the halfway line in response to the All Blacks’ haka.

Mtawarira: I have had one foot in business

Retiring Springbok prop Tendai Mtawarira has spoken about his plans for life after rugby.

Gallery: Beast gets the love in Durban

Retiring Springbok prop Beast Mtawarira stole the show as the World Cup victory parade continued in Durban on Friday.

Cheetahs coach rings the changes

Hawies Fourie has made five personnel changes and three positional swaps to the Cheetahs’ lineup for Saturday’s match against the Cardiff Blues.

Watch: Bok coaches break out in song

World Cup-winning coach Rassie Erasmus and his assistant coaches Felix Jones, Jacques Nienaber and Aled Walters sing a Munster song during the Boks’ trophy tour in Durban.

Orie, Venter to face Kings

South Africans Marvin Orie and Shaun Venter have both been named in the Ospreys lineup to take on the Kings in Swansea on Saturday.