Latest articles on 2015 Rugby World Cup

New genes will put spring in Bok step

Article Staff Reporter - 7 Nov 2015

Drawing on the diversity of talent available will change the team’s game and take it forward.

Green and gold equals bronze

Article Staff Reporter - 31 Oct 2015

It is likely to be the last game for several Springboks – and maybe the coach too – so the the play-off against Argentina can’t be taken lightly.

Meyer: Future for Boks bright, despite World Cup exit

Article Staff Reporter - 26 Oct 2015

Out of the running to win the Rugby World Cup, SA are left with the prospect of having to play the one match every team hates to be involved in.

How the Boks can beat the best

Article Staff Reporter - 22 Oct 2015

The All Blacks have no real weaknesses so the only way to defeat them is not to let them have the ball.

Argentina relish scrum challenge

Article Paul Rees - 22 Oct 2015

Argentina are looking forward to confronting Australia up front at Twickenham on Sunday.

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Springbok team unchanged for All Black battle

Article Staff Reporter - 21 Oct 2015

Coach Heyneke Meyer has announced an unchanged starting 15 to face New Zealand in South Africa's Rugby World Cup semifinal clash at Twickenham.

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Quarterfinals clash of the hemispheres

Article Staff Reporter - 17 Oct 2015

Can France repeat their heroics of 2007? Will Argentina take advantage of a depleted Ireland? It’s north v south in the last eight.

Boks must bring backs to the front

Article Staff Reporter - 15 Oct 2015

A backline packed with talent, guile and speed must be used instead of the team’s normal desire to ‘keep it tight’.

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It’s anyone’s Cup to win – and lose

Article Staff Reporter - 8 Oct 2015

Some interesting scenarios lie ahead but despite stuttering form the All Blacks remain favourites.

Upsets hobble Meyer’s grand plan

Article Staff Reporter - 2 Oct 2015

The wounded Boks's strength and mettle will be sorely tested on Saturday when they do battle with the Scots, who are in pole position.

Boks caught in Heyneke manoeuvre

Article Staff Reporter - 23 Sep 2015

The coach has made 10 changes to the squad for the crunch game against Samoa – but are they the right ones?

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Underpuppies bite Springboks where it hurts

Article Staff Reporter - 23 Sep 2015

Japanese rugby team coach Eddie Jones spent two years plotting how to bring the mighty Springboks to their knees.

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Boks must smell the roses, beat the Blossoms

Article Staff Reporter - 17 Sep 2015

Learning to enjoy the moment should be a big part of the Springboks' World Cup as they start their campaign against Japan.

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