Rassie: Rugby’s greatest showman

On the surface, the Springboks had no business winning the 2023 Rugby World Cup, but in hindsight there was always magic in Rassie Erasmus’ ‘madness’, writes DEVIN HERMANUS.

Watch: Hero’s homecoming for Bok champs

Siya Kolisi and the Springboks arrived at OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday to a rousing reception after defending their World Cup title in France.

On this day: France stun All Blacks at World Cup

On 31 October 1999, France caused a titanic upset with a thrilling come-from-behind win over New Zealand in a Rugby World Cup semi-final in London.

On this day: Kiwis crowned back-to-back champs

On 31 October 2015, the All Blacks beat Australia at Twickenham, winning the World Cup for a third time, and becoming the first team to retain the Webb Ellis Cup.

All Blacks fired up for RWC redemption

New Zealand No 8 Ardie Savea said losing the World Cup final against the Springboks gives him extra motivation for the next edition of the tournament in 2027.

Rassie is Woodward’s No 1 pick for England job

Clive Woodward says Rassie Erasmus should be the favourite as the England RFU’s next director of rugby after masterminding the Springboks’ successive World Cup wins.

State of the URC: Sizzling Stormers fly SA flag

The DHL Stormers were the only South African team to come away with a victory in the second round of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship this weekend.

All hail the Kings of Rugby!

The Springboks were widely praised after defending the World Cup and becoming unprecedented four-time champions with victory over New Zealand on Saturday.

Watch: Bok prop’s title-winning two-step

Two-time World Cup winner Trevor Nyakane bust out his best moves in celebration of the Springboks’ defence of the Webb Ellis Cup in France.

Sharks lashed by Leinster

A clinical Leinster outfit handed the Sharks a second defeat in as many matches in the Vodacom URC in Dublin on Saturday.