World Cup

NZ boss unsurprised by bid outcome

New Zealand Rugby CEO Steve Tew says World Rugby’s decision to hand France the hosting rights for the 2023 World Cup is a case of ‘democracy in action’.

Dark day for rugby

The decision to award France the 2023 World Cup has robbed South Africa of a golden opportunity and made a mockery of World Rugby’s selection process, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Roux: Bid loss a big setback

CEO Jurie Roux admits that losing the 2023 World Cup bid could have significant repercussions for South African rugby. JON CARDINELLI in London reports.

Alexander: Rules were broken

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has taken aim at World Rugby in the wake of France’s unexpected victory in the 2023 World Cup bid race. JON CARDINELLI in London reports.

Rugby Africa voted against SA

Both of Rugby Africa’s votes went the way of France in the final voting process to determine the 2023 World Cup hosts.

Watch: 2023 RWC host press conference

What World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont and CEO Brett Gosper, as well as SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux and president Mark Alexander had to say after the council voted for France to host the 2023 World Cup.

Twitter reaction to French bid win

What was said on Twitter after World Rugby announced France as hosts for the 2023 World Cup.

SA Rugby accepts 2023 vote outcome

SA Rugby is ‘bitterly disappointed’ at the decision by the World Rugby council to overturn a recommendation that South Africa should host the 2023 World Cup.

SA shock as France win 2023 bid vote

France has been named as the hosts for the 2023 World Cup, despite a recent evaluation report that identified South Africa as the preferred candidate.