World Cup

Sharks set bait for World Cup winner’s return

The Sharks are reportedly determined to lure a couple of World Cup-winning Springboks to Durban as part of a squad overhaul for next season.

NZ investigating World Cup ref death threats

New Zealand police have confirmed that an investigation into death threats against World Rugby’s referees has been opened, shortly after it was revealed that Wayne Barnes was abused the most at the 2023 World Cup.

France's scrum-half and captain Antoine Dupont (C) holds his hands on his head as he walks off the field with France's players after loosing the France 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final match against South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 15, 2023.

France eye Six Nations rebound from World Cup despair

France hosted last year’s World Cup having won over a nation backing Fabien Galthie’s team for home glory and a first-ever Webb Ellis Cup.

Kolisi: People don’t ‘get’ Rassie like we do

Siya Kolisi revealed a life-changing conversation he had with Rassie Erasmus while opening up on his close relationship with the Springbok coach.

South Africa's flanker Kwagga Smith reacts at the end of the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Ireland at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris on September 23, 2023.

Boks suffer Kwagga blow

The Springboks look set to be without Kwagga Smith for the July Test series after the loose forward suffered a tendon injury while playing in Japan.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 30: Lukhanyo Am of the Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Hollywoodbets Sharks at DHL Stadium on December 30, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Lukhanyo pumped after ‘special’ World Cup

Lukhanyo Am is ready to fire for the Sharks after playing an unexpected role in helping the Springboks retain the World Cup last year.

Watch: Chasing the Sun sequel out soon

The documentary based on the Springboks’ 2023 World Cup triumph in France, Chasing the Sun 2, is set to hit South Africa’s screens in March.

(12971682ac) Ulster vs Munster. Referee Jaco Peyper United Rugby Championship Quarter-Final, Kingspan Stadium, Belfast - 03 Jun 2022

Peyper hangs up his whistle

Foremost South African referee Jaco Peyper has decided to retire after withdrawing from the Six Nations due to an Achilles injury.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 21: Handre Pollard of South Africa kicks the ball during the Rugby World Cup 2023 semi final match between England and South Africa at Stade de France on October 21, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Juan Jose Gasparini/Gallo Images)

Pollard: Best kick of my life

Handre Pollard says he could “kick another 1000 kicks” but nothing will top the feeling of slotting the winning penalty for the Springboks in the World Cup semi-final against England.