World Cup set to be a sellout
More than half of this year’s World Cup pool games have already sold out after tickets went on sale for the general public two days ago.
Faf: Boks can beat All Blacks at World Cup
Faf de Klerk believes the Springboks can ‘surprise’ the All Blacks in their opening match of the 2019 World Cup.
Six key Boks to watch in 2019
CRAIG LEWIS identifies six players who will be key to the Springboks’ cause in a World Cup year.
Springboks to face Japan in World Cup warm-up
The Springboks will play a Test against Japan in Japan on Friday, 6 September 2019 as part of their World Cup preparations.
Rassie’s challenging World Cup checklist
The Springboks still have a lot to rectify and address in the 12 months leading up to the 2019 World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Richie McCaw: England will push All Blacks
Former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw believes England will pose the biggest threat to New Zealand in the lead-up to the 2019 World Cup.
Alexander: Rules were broken
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has taken aim at World Rugby in the wake of France’s unexpected victory in the 2023 World Cup bid race. JON CARDINELLI in London reports.
France to host 2023 Rugby World Cup
France has been named as the hosts for the 2023 World Cup, despite a recent evaluation report that identified South Africa as the preferred candidate.
South Africa waits and hopes
World Rugby’s preferred 2023 World Cup host candidate will learn on Wednesday if it has succeeded in its quest to bring the tournament back to South Africa. JON CARDINELLI in London reports.
Ireland query SA’s Rugby World Cup bid
Irish Rugby chief executive Philip Browne has questioned certain elements of South Africa’s World Cup bid recommendation in a letter to World Rugby.
