Alexander: Rules were broken

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has taken aim at World Rugby in the wake of France’s unexpected victory in the 2023 World Cup bid race. JON CARDINELLI in London reports.

Rugby Africa voted against SA

Both of Rugby Africa’s votes went the way of France in the final voting process to determine the 2023 World Cup hosts.

Watch: 2023 RWC host press conference

What World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont and CEO Brett Gosper, as well as SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux and president Mark Alexander had to say after the council voted for France to host the 2023 World Cup.

Twitter reaction to French bid win

What was said on Twitter after World Rugby announced France as hosts for the 2023 World Cup.

SA Rugby accepts 2023 vote outcome

SA Rugby is ‘bitterly disappointed’ at the decision by the World Rugby council to overturn a recommendation that South Africa should host the 2023 World Cup.

SA shock as France win 2023 bid vote

France has been named as the hosts for the 2023 World Cup, despite a recent evaluation report that identified South Africa as the preferred candidate.

Bulls name training squad

The Bulls have announced two new signings, while Nollis Marais has been demoted to coach the U19s.

‘France bid win can still happen’

What the French newspapers are saying on Wednesday about the Test against the Springboks and the 2023 World Cup bid announcement.

Mallett backs SA’s World Cup bid

Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett believes South Africa has all the necessities to host an ‘incredible’ World Cup.

Watch: 2023 World Cup host announcement

Watch the 2023 World Cup host announcement live from 15:00 (SA time) on Wednesday.