2023 Rugby World Cup

South Africa's wing Makazole Mapimpi (C) celebrates with South Africa's full-back Willie Le Roux (L) after scoring the team's tenth try during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Romania at Stade de Bordeaux in Bordeaux, south-western France on September 17, 2023.

Best Bok tries of 2023 RWC: Mapimpi vs Le Roux

The world champion Boks scored 27 tries at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, but which was best? You decide, as Makazole Mapimpi sizes up Willie le Roux in the first round!

New Zealand's head coach Ian Foster holds an umbrella on the pitch as he looks on ahead of the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 28, 2023. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) / TECHNICAL REPEAT: This photo by FRANCK FIFE has been modified in AFP systems with a PIXEL CORRECTION: [CROP]. Please immediately replace the erroneous versions from all your online services and servers. If you have been authorized by AFP to distribute it to third parties, please ensure that the same actions are carried out by them. Failure to promptly comply with these instructions will entail liability on your part for any continued or post notification usage. Therefore we thank you very much for all your attention and prompt action. We are sorry for the inconvenience this notification may cause and remain at your disposal for any further information you may require.

Foster’s family threatened in France

Former All Blacks coach Ian Foster has revealed that his wife and daughter were threatened by a man wielding a knife in Paris during the World Cup.

epa10945989 New Zealand captain Sam Cane sits on the chair following a yellow card uring the Rugby World Cup 2023 final between New Zealand and South Africa in Saint-Denis, France, 28 October 2023. The yellow card was upgraded to a red card. EPA/CHRISTOPHE PETIT TESSON

Cane cops ban for hit on Bok centre

Sam Cane has been slapped with a heavy suspension for his dangerous tackle on Jesse Kriel in the World Cup final between New Zealand and South Africa in Paris.

Boks ‘scrambled’ to defend their title

The Springboks are back-to-back world champions not because they were the most talented team in France, but because they tackled like their lives depended on it, writes MARK KEOHANE.

No rush to retire ‘old’ Bok warriors

Age won’t dictate Springbok selection in the next four-year cycle, with the majority of the current squad helping defend the World Cup at Australia 2027, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Springbok Quiz: Back-to-back Bokke!

It’s been madness since the Boks won an unprecedented fourth World Cup, but how well do you actually remember what went down? Take this quiz to jog your memory!

Watch: How ‘phenomenal’ Boks bossed All Blacks

Former Ireland hooker, now pundit, Bernard Jackman breaks down the defence from the likes of Damian Willemse and Pieter-Steph du Toit in the World Cup final.

President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa (C) lifts the Web Ellis Cup while standing next to South Africa's flanker and captain Siya Kolisi (L) and South Africa's head coach Jacques Nienaber (R) during a welcome ceremony at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on November 2, 2023, after South Africa won the France 2023 Rugby World Cup final match against New Zealand. (Photo by PHILL MAGAKOE / AFP)

Watch: Boks revel in triumphant SA return

The Springboks thanked their fans while soaking up the atmosphere during the first pitstop of a countrywide World Cup trophy tour in Gauteng on Thursday.

English referee Wayne Barnes shows a red card to New Zealand's openside flanker and captain Sam Cane (not seen) during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 28, 2023. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)

Hansen: It’s time to sack the TMO

Steve Hansen has expressed his disappointment with the World Cup final between the Boks and All Blacks, particularly regarding the influence of the television match official.

Siya Kolisi celebrates with fans after the Boks beat All Blacks at Twickenham

Siya the Usain Bolt of social media!

Arguably the most influential player to pull on a Springbok jersey, Siya Kolisi has been revealed as the most popular player on social media during the 2023 World Cup.