Boks fooled England in RWC warm-up

Former All Blacks assistant coach Wayne Smith says the Springboks shrewdly sent England on a false trail during their warm-up before the World Cup final.

Tactical blunder cost All Blacks at RWC

Former assistant coach Wayne Smith has revealed in detail the tactical error he believes led to the All Blacks’ shock World Cup elimination.

Gatland says no to ABs job

Former Wales coach Warren Gatland has declined an offer to coach the All Blacks and will instead focus on his commitments with the Chiefs and the British & Irish Lions.

Guscott: Change law to end Boks’ bomb squad dominance

Jeremy Guscott has called for a key law change that would have stopped South Africa’s ‘bomb squad’ from having any meaningful impact at the World Cup.

Nine Boks in BaaBaas squad

Six current and former Springboks have been added to the Barbarians added to the World Cup-winning trio named in the Barbarians squad for their November internationals.

Springboks thankful for support

Springboks Herschel Jantjies and Cheslin Kolbe expressed their gratitude for the level of support they have received during their World Cup trophy tour.

Owens keen to prolong ref career

Officiating in the All Blacks-England semi-final at the World Cup has convinced Welsh referee Nigel Owens to extend his refereeing career ‘for a while yet’.

Recap: Your weekend in rugby

A look back at some of the biggest stories in the rugby world over the past weekend. Catch up with the news here.

‘Flo was a warrior in the back row’

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus paid tribute to Francois Louw after the flank called time on his Test career following the World Cup.

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.