2023 World Cup

World Cup plunged into Spygate

Amid an allegation that the Boks spied on British & Irish Lions training sessions in 2021, a tier-one nation has sounded the alarm ahead of the 2023 World Cup kick-off.

epa10731868 South Africa's Captain Duane Vermeulen during the South Africa's rugby team practice at the Loftus Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, 07 July 2023.

Veteran Boks get last World Cup shot

The Springboks have by far the oldest squad in average age at the World Cup in France, while Eddie Jones’ Wallabies are comfortably the most youthful.

Rassie ‘not bothered’ by Bomb Squad furore

Rassie Erasmus has shrugged off the overreaction to the Springboks’ perceived intention to supercharge the bench at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

South Africa's flanker Siya Kolisi (C) looks on during the South Africa Rugby World Cup squad announcement in Johannesburg on August 8, 2023.

Just do it again, Boks!

The 164-page 2023 Rugby World Cup special edition of SA Rugby magazine backs the Siya Kolisi-led Springboks to conquer the world in France and retain the Webb Ellis Cup.

World Cup countdown: 14 days to go!

With 14 days to go until the launch of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, SARugbymag.co.za looks at the greatest right wings to wear the green and gold at the tournament.

England's flyhalf Owen Farrell leaves the pitch after the Six Nations international rugby union match between Wales and England at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, south Wales, on February 25, 2023.

Farrell to discover World Cup fate

Owen Farrell is set to find out on Tuesday if he will miss England’s World Cup opener against Argentina after he was sent off in a warm-up match against Wales.

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - AUGUST 05: Makazole Mapimpi of South Africa runs with the ball during the Rugby World Cup 2023 warm up match between Argentina and South Africa at Jose Amalfitani Stadium on August 05, 2023 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Juan Jose Gasparini/Gallo Images)

Boks in blue at World Cup?

The Boks will be forced to wear their alternate jerseys to accommodate World Rugby’s policy for colourblind fans at the World Cup.

Jake: Bok coaches must trust their gut

Jake White says Jacques Nienaber and Rassie Erasmus need to stick to their guns if the Springboks are to defend the World Cup title in France.

England's fly-half Owen Farrell catches a high ball during the Summer Series international rugby union match between England and Wales at Twickenham Stadium, south-west London, on August 12, 2023.

Farrell set for World Cup ban?

Owen Farrell seems set to miss the start of the World Cup after being sent off in the warm-up win over Wales, although England coach Steve Borthwick cautioned against pre-empting the disciplinary process.

Siya Kolisi Jacques Nienaber Handre Pollard

Mallett: Pollard will play at the World Cup

Nick Mallett has slammed Jacques Nienaber’s decision to leave Handre Pollard out of the World Cup squad as “puzzling”, but backed the flyhalf to still play a big role for the Springboks in France.