World Cup

On this day in 1995: Boks win maiden RWC title

On this day 26 years ago, Joel Stransky hit a late drop goal as the Springboks beat the All Blacks 15-12 at Ellis Park after extra time to win their maiden Rugby World Cup at the first attempt.

Bok makes Wilko’s all-time greatest flyhalf list

England and British & Irish Lions great Jonny Wilkinson has revealed the five players he ranks as the greatest flyhalves of all time.

Former All Black Jerome Kaino/ Getty Images

Bok pair make Kaino’s tough guy list

All Blacks great Jerome Kaino – who is expected to announce his retirement soon – has included two South Africans on the list of five toughest opponents he has faced throughout his career.

Habana gesture leaves P Div speechless

Former Springbok boss Peter de Villiers has revealed the valuable piece of memorabilia he received from Bryan Habana that left him ‘humbled’.

Australia confirms bid for 2027 World Cup

Rugby Australia has confirmed that it will submit a bid for the 2027 World Cup which would be the third time the tournament is held in the country.

Lions learning from England’s World Cup defeat

British & Irish Lions attack coach Gregor Townsend says he analysed England’s World Cup final loss to the Springboks before the final squad-selection meeting.

World Cup-winning Bok quartet in Jones’ all-time XV

Maverick coach Eddie Jones has named his Test dream team made up of players he has worked with throughout his illustrious career.

Boks’ status as world’s best ripped apart as ‘illusion’

The Springboks’ status as the best Test team in the world and their preparation for the British & Irish Lions series have been called into question.

Fans left seething amid ‘shambolic’ RWC ticket-sale process

Supporters from around the globe are furious after they were unable to purchase 2023 Rugby World Cup tickets in ‘an egregious system’ on the official ticketing website on Wednesday.