Shock RWC selections for Wallabies

Michael Hooper and Quade Cooper have been axed, and James Slipper replaced as captain, as head coach Eddie Jones named the Australia squad for the World Cup.

Moodie, the new Frans on the block

Rookie Canan Moodie is going to draw inspiration from Frans Steyn’s maiden World Cup appearance and help the Springboks win the Webb Ellis Cup in France.

Eben backs Orie to fill Lood’s boots

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth is confident Marvin Orie can slot in at No 5 for the world champions in France in the absence of regular second-row partner Lood de Jager.

Wallabies to cut Hooper for World Cup?

Co-captain Michael Hooper will likely be left out of the Wallabies’ World Cup squad, local media reported, a move that could end the veteran’s Test career.

On this day: Bok fan tackles ref

On 10 August 2002, Piet van Zyl made his way onto the field to tackle referee David McHugh during a Tri-Nations Test between the Springboks and All Blacks in Durban.

Wales, Baabaas to honour AWJ

Wales will pay tribute to world-record cap-holder Alun Wyn Jones with a game against the Barbarians in Cardiff on 4 November, it has been announced.

Jake names Bulls herd for title run

Vodacom Bulls director of rugby Jake White has confirmed a star-studded player roster and experienced coaching staff for 2023-24, including a host of World Cup campaigners.

Kurt-Lee cleans up at Bulls banquet

The Vodacom Bulls 2022-23 awards gala belonged to Kurt-Lee Arendse, the big winner alongside fellow Springbok Embrose Papier and hooker Johan Grobbelaar.

Nienaber backs ‘best 33’ for RWC glory

Head coach Jacques Nienaber is confident the Springbok squad selected to defend the World Cup in France can bring the Webb Ellis Cup back home.

Flip feels for dropped Boks

Former Springbok lock Flip van der Merwe has empathised with those players who don’t make the cut for the final squad chosen to defend the World Cup.