Bok legend Williams passes away

Legendary 1995 World Cup-winning Springbok wing Chester Williams passed away on Friday at the age of 49.

Scotland’s late show downs Georgia

Scotland put aside a sluggish first-half display to beat minnows Georgia 36-9 in a World Cup warm-up match at Murrayfield on Friday night.

‘Springboks got what they wanted’

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said he was satisfied with his side’s performance in the 41-7 World Cup warm-up victory over hosts Japan in Kumagaya.

In Pictures: Boks’ first game in Japan

Check out some of the images from the Springboks’ win over Japan in Kumagaya, which served as their final World Cup warm up.

Du Toit set for Ulster loan

Springbok prop Thomas du Toit looks set to join Ulster on a short-term loan move as injury cover for the duration of the upcoming World Cup.

Boks bigger threat to Ireland than ABs

Ireland have a better chance of progressing to a maiden World Cup semi-final if they face the All Blacks in the quarter-finals rather than the Springboks according to legendary centre Brian O’Driscoll.

The rise and fall of Huw Jones

Following the surprise omission of Huw Jones from Scotland’s World Cup squad, overseas-based contributor JAMIE LYALL plots the rise and fall of the former Stormers centre.

Watch: Boks to win by 21 or more

The Money Man and Head of IOL Sport, Mark Keohane, preview the Springboks’ World Cup warm-up match against Japan on Friday.

Pocock confirms Test retirement

David Pocock has announced that he will be bringing an end to his 11-year Wallabies career by retiring from Test rugby after the World Cup.

VUSA rugby programme inspires next generation

Excitement is bubbling as the World Cup is set to kick off this month, and the success of the Springboks could inspire the next generation of stars, writes PETROS AUGOUSTI.