Cheika: Defeat hurts, but that’s the game

Michael Cheika said Argentina were “hurting” after their World Cup semi-final pummelling by New Zealand, but insisted “they will be ready” for next Friday’s third-place playoff.

All Blacks boss: I don’t care who wins

Ian Foster said he would sit down with some popcorn to enjoy seeing who New Zealand will face in the World Cup final after they thrashed Argentina on Friday.

All Blacks bulldoze Pumas to book final spot

Will Jordan scored a hat-trick of tries as New Zealand outclassed Argentina on Friday to set up a World Cup final against the winner of the clash between the Boks and England.

On this day: Boks crowned world champs again

On 20 October 2007, the Springboks lifted the Webb Ellis Cup for a second time with victory over defending world champions England in Paris.

Bakkies predicts Boks vs All Blacks final

Springbok icon Bakkies Botha is confident of victory for South Africa and New Zealand in their respective World Cup semi-final clashes this weekend.

Bok titans to spearhead Ireland’s redemption

As Ireland grieves a disappointing 2023 World Cup exit, Steven Kitshoff is the embodiment of hope and revival for an Ulster team determined to bounce back in the 2023-24 @Vodacom #URC.

Woodward: England to beat Boks by 3

Sir Clive Woodward has outlined a plan for England to pull off a World Cup upset against the Springboks on Saturday and dump the defending champs out of the tournament.

Rassie shows Jake how not to be scared

The Vodacom Bulls launch their 2023-24 campaign this weekend, and Jake White has been candid about the lessons learned from Rassie Erasmus in being more adventurous.

All Blacks ‘lucky’ to get another crack

New Zealand have reset from beating Ireland to prepare for Friday’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina, with the pain of losing in 2019 at the same stage “a big driver”.

Stormers primed to tackle Lions

With a robust selection of flyhalves and Salmaan Moerat’s return to fitness, assistant coach Dawie Snyman can’t wait for the DHL Stormers to face the Lions on Saturday.