Devin Hermanus

World Cup countdown: 5 days to go!

With five days remaining before rugby’s showpiece tournament kicks off in France, SARugbymag.co.za spotlights the leading No 5 locks to represent the Springboks at a World Cup.

All Blacks pay tearful World War tribute

For New Zealand prop Tamaiti Williams, a visit to a World War I cemetery ahead of the World Cup in France provided an unexpected and emotional link to his family heritage.

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 26: Fiji players celebrate victory following the Summer International match between England and Fiji at Twickenham Stadium on August 26, 2023 in London, England.

Jake: Fiji can dethrone Boks

Jake White has backed the Springboks to win the 2023 World Cup, but says even rank outsiders like England and Fiji will be a threat for the defending champions in France.

Revamped Gold Cup returns

The Rainbow Gold Cup – featuring 32 teams from around South Africa – kicks off in September following a four-year hiatus and will introduce an exciting knockout format.

WP Rugby ‘deserves to be saved’

A key stakeholder behind Red Disa Investments acquiring a majority stake in Western Province Rugby has praised DHL Stormers coach John Dobson’s role in brokering the equity deal.

Cheslin Kolbe runs at Richie Mo'unga of the All Blacks in Auckland

Watch: Kolbe shares his World Cup fears

Springbok star Cheslin Kolbe opens up on his injury battles over the past year, and what it took for him to be a part of SA’s defence of the Webb Ellis Cup.

Britain Rugby Union - England Training - Pennyhill Park Hotel, Bagshot, Surrey - 15/11/16 England head coach Eddie Jones with forwards coach Steve Borthwick during training

Eddie: RFU to blame for England woes

Eddie Jones has laid into his former employer, the England RFU, in defence of his successor Steve Borthwick after a terrible run to the World Cup for the Roses.

Schalk Burger with Siya Kolisi of South Africa during The Castle Lager Rugby Championship 2015 match between South Africa and Argentina

World Cup countdown: 6 days to go!

The 2023 Rugby World Cup kicks off in six days and SARugbymag.co.za hails the Springbok openside flankers who made a name for themselves at the tournament.

South Africa's flanker Kwagga Smith (C) celebrates scoring a try during the pre-World Cup Rugby Union match between New Zealand and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium in west London, on August 25, 2023.

Bok 8-0 will be ‘bloody brutal’

Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber unleashing a power pack of replacements at France 2023 would be one of the great moments in Springbok World Cup history, writes MARK KEOHANE.

World Cup countdown: 7 days to go!

We’re one week away from the start of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, and the SARugbymag.co.za hails the best blindside flankers to represent the Springboks in tournament history.