World Cup

Jordan Uelese of the Wallabies and teammates against Argentina in Sydney

R32m shock: Wallabies blow World Cup budget

Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh has revealed that the Wallabies’ dismal World Cup campaign included an “unapproved” overspend of $2.6 million (R32.2 million) on staff travel and player benefits.

Rassie: Bok coaches must keep innovating

Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks need to stay at the forefront of rugby’s innovations if they are going to achieve a World Cup three-peat in 2027.

Bongi: England have ‘plastic energy’

Bongi Mbonambi has stoked the flames after branding England as having “plastic energy” during the World Cup semi-final clash.

The Springboks lift the World Cup PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Siya Kolisi of South Africa lifts The Webb Ellis Cup following the Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France.

Boks, Kolisi lead Laureus Sport Award nominees

The record-breaking Springboks and captain Siya Kolisi are among the four South African representatives to be nominated for the 2024 Laureus World Sport Awards.

France haunted by Bok ghosts

Ever since France’s agonising defeat to the Springboks in the World Cup quarter-final, Les Bleus’ head coach Fabien Galthie and his players vowed to come to terms with the loss and move on.

Jesse Kriel post-match after the Boks beat France in Paris

Kriel: Boks found Scots toughest

Jesse Kriel has made a surprising revelation about who the toughest team was for the Springboks to face in their World Cup title defence in 2023.

Jesse Kriel and Lukhanyo Am during Springbok training

Kriel: Lukhanyo was the best ‘Fickou’

Jesse Kriel has opened up on the level of support he received from Lukhanyo Am to reach new heights in the No 13 jersey during the 2023 World Cup.

South Africa's flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit (C) and South Africa's fly-half Handre Pollard celebrate after victory during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final match between France and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 15, 2023.

How Pieter-Steph inspired Bok comeback

Handre Pollard has lifted the lid on how a half-time talk from Pieter-Steph du Toit inspired the Springboks to rise from the ashes in their World Cup semi-final in France.