The public reaction to the World Cup victory as well as Rassie Erasmus’ insistence that it’s a springboard to greater things bode well for the sport in South Africa, writes Jon Cardinelli. (more…)
Reports in the UK suggest Japan and Fiji could join a new world championship including the Six Nations and the Rugby Championship nations. (more…)
A Bok defence that relies on speed, aggression and courageous decision-making shattered the confidence of England’s previously fluent attack, writes Craig Lewis.
Flyhalf Handre Pollard is set to miss the Springboks’ trophy tour after suffering a broken cheekbone in the World Cup final against England on Saturday. (more…)
Veteran Springbok prop Tendai Mtawarira has announced his retirement from international rugby following a successful World Cup campaign. (more…)
Defence guru Jacques Nienaber is reportedly set to take over from Rassie Erasmus as head coach of the Springboks. (more…)
The Springboks and coach Rassie Erasmus had their 2019 achievements recognised by being named Team and Coach of the Year at the World Rugby Awards on Sunday. (more…)
Siya Kolisi’s Springboks have made history after hammering England 32-12 on Saturday and claiming South Africa’s third World Cup title. JON CARDINELLI at the Yokohama Stadium reports. (more…)
President Cyril Ramaphosa has touched down in Japan and will meet the Springboks ahead of their World Cup final to offer the country’s support. (more…)
The All Blacks claimed a 40-17 bronze final victory against Wales in Tokyo on Friday to give coach Steve Hansen a winning end to his tenure. DYLAN JACK reports. (more…)