Rugby World Cup 2023
latest news & developments
Lay off Libbok. Instead, do what Rassie did and get behind the player
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus didn’t let social media get in his way in selecting Manie Libbok as he produced an eye-catching display against Argentina
The Boks’ real gift to South Africa is leadership
Rugby has shown us what real leaders look like – leaders who will fight for the people they represent
South Africa celebrates as Boks win again – by one point
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
Never write off All Blacks, warns Bok veteran Le Roux
The full-back said there was a long history of rivalry between the teams, but also a lot of respect
Cake-loving Nche hopes for sweet success in Rugby World Cup final
The 123kg Nche made his Test debut under Rassie Erasmus in 2018 and has gone on to make 27 appearances
Laughing through the lead-up to another Boks thriller
The only way to get through the tension before the RWC final is with memes, banter, and snacks
World Rugby looking into Mbonambi’s alleged racial slur
An official investigation has been launched into Bongi Mbonambi allegedly directing a racial slur at Tom Curry of England
Boks beat France in World Cup thriller to reach semis
Siya Kolisi said it was a hard game for the defending champions, who eventually walked away with a 29-28 win and will face England next week
Boks beat Tonga to edge towards World Cup quarters
The Tongan side stayed competitive throughout the match
Ireland beat Springboks in World Cup thriller
The win extended Ireland’s record winning run to 16 Tests and brought to an end the Springboks’ run of six in a row
All eyes on Boks and Ireland for epic clash
Will Manie Libbok spot-kick at number 10? Arguably the better kicker, Handré Pollard is back from injury
SA demolishes Romania at Rugby World Cup
The humid conditions failed to stop the Springboks from starting strongly in Bordeaux
A World Cup that Africa could actually win
Only two African teams are playing in the tournament this year. One has never won a RWC game, the other could win it for the fourth time
Why we love the Springboks: The green and gold bring light relief in dark times
With South Africa’s first Rugby World Cup match on Sunday, the coming weeks will be a time of frantic activity for the Springboks. Luke Alfred tries to unravel the tangle of…
Can the Springbok, which divided us so painfully, again inspire us?
The history of our rugby team often runs parallel to that of our conflicted, divided society