There was much to report on this year with multiple World Cups taking place across several sporting codes
Head coach Ian Forster was extremely proud of how his New Zealand side had taken it to the wire despite playing one man down for about 50 minutes.
The All Blacks were winning the battle for both territory and possession but the Springboks drew on their reservoirs of self-belief to win 12-11
Rugby, represented by the Springboks, is the country’s most symbolic, just as baseball is to Americans.
The three-time champions were regarded by some as outsiders going into the tournament
The 31-year-old Lock’s father died on Tuesday
Sports media rights are where the money is, and investors want a return on their cash, so the Springboks need to up their game when it comes to charisma
Richard Calland talks to the New Zealand high commissioner to South Africa about the beauty of the All Blacks-Springboks rivalry
The world champions must win with a bonus point in Townsville on Saturday to keep their slender Rugby Championship hopes alive
After sterling quarterfinals, momentum will decide this much-anticipated mini-final
The coach admits that this weekend’s match against England will be a mighty clash, but insists that they are not his side’s fiercest rival
Here are some of the key questions as one of the world’s natural disaster hotspots prepares to host one of the world’s biggest sporting events
The defending world cup champions have brought a two-time winner to advise creative players in the setup
Steve Hansen wants a “200%” improvement from his players for their clash with the Aussies
New Zealand have a chance to do the incredible in Japan later this year and win a third consecutive World Cup
Not only have Beauden, Jordie and Scott Barrett are the first sibling trio to take the field at the same time
Steve Hansen moves to clarify comments he made, downplaying the role of gender in domestic violence
A new book delves into the secrets behind the mighty rugby team from a tiny country
Here are five talking points for the 24th year of the southern hemisphere club championship
New Zealand have signalled their attacking intent against England by naming two playmakers in a full- strength side for Saturday’s blockbuster Test
Oz coach admits changes in tactics are needed, but he stand behind his trio of assistant coaches
An assertive display by South Africa was not enough as the world champions got the revenge they craved at Loftus
South Africa pulled off a shock 36-34 victory over New Zealand in their Rugby Championship clash in Wellington on Saturday
The days of New Zealand and South Africa dishing up dour, forward-based slug-fests are over, according to the rival coaches
All Blacks dismiss ‘spicing up’ dead-rubber third Test against France by putting the already won Dave Gallaher Trophy back on the line
This weekend’s Super Rugby action will see all SA franchises in action
The upstart Europeans fuel a rare unity among the traditional Rugby Championship rivals
Vested interests must be put aside, and a new cross-border, global approach needs to be adopted.
After a gruelling 50 minute first half, the All blacks beat South Africa 25-24.
By keeping the ball and focusing our kicking game, we may at least avoid another drubbing
By keeping the ball and focusing our kicking game, we may at least avoid another drubbing
The Bok coach needs to get a grip on his team selections to give us a shot at restoring dignity