Test Rugby

RWC to use review bunker, shot clock

The review bunker and shot clock for goal-kicks will feature at the upcoming World Cup in France, World Rugby has announced.

Willemse a force in France RWC squad

SA-born lock Paul Willemse has been named in hosts France’s World Cup squad by Fabien Galthie, with flanker Anthony Jelonch also included despite nursing a serious knee injury.

Wales elect World Cup co-captains

Dewi Lake and Jac Morgan have been selected as co-captains as Wales announced their 33-player World Cup squad on Monday.

Nienaber: Right mix for All Blacks threat

Head coach Jacques Nienaber is confident a much-changed Springbok 23 can match the high-tempo style of the All Blacks in their final World Cup warm-up on Friday.

Canan Moodie of South Africa during the 2022 Castle Lager Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Argentina held at Kings Park in Durban on 24 September 2022

Boks gamble on Moodie

Canan Moodie will start in a new-look midfield for the Springboks in the final World Cup warm-up match against the All Blacks at Twickenham on Friday.

Canan Moodie in action against Wales in Cardiff

Champs on track for RWC defence

The Springboks still have room for improvement, yet wing Canan Moodie and prop Ox Nche believe the world champions are set to peak at the right time at the World Cup.

All Blacks back big guns for Boks

New Zealand have vowed to pick the best team available for their last warm-up game against the Springboks at Twickenham on Friday night.

France's number eight Gregory Alldritt (C) is tackled by Fiji's fly-half Caleb Muntz (R) and Fiji's wing Vinaya Habosi (L) during the pre-World Cup friendly rugby union international match between France and Fiji at The Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes, western France on August 19, 2023.

France survive Fiji scare

France beat Fiji in Nantes on Saturday in a World Cup warm-up days after influential flyhalf Romain Ntamack was ruled out of the tournament.

CARDIFF, WALES - AUGUST 19: RG Jesse Kriel of South Africa runs with the ball during the Rugby World Cup 2023 warm up match between Wales and South Africa at Principality Stadium on August 19, 2023 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Juan Jose Gasparini/Gallo Images)

Highlights: Boks thrash Wales

The Springboks racked up eight tries in a demolition of an inexperienced Wales team at the Principality Stadium on Saturday.

Siya Kolisi sings the national anthem at the Millennium Stadium

Long live King Kolisi!

The Springboks’ mauling of Wales in Cardiff on Saturday was secondary to Siya Kolisi’s triumphant return to Test rugby after a long injury lay-off, writes MARK KEOHANE.