Woodward: Springboks are declining badly

Former English World Cup-winning coach Clive Woodward believes the ‘declining’ Springboks will not be one of the sides capable of winning the 2019 World Cup.

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.

Kitshoff: Continuity key to World Cup rebound

Steven Kitshoff believes the Springboks will be a force at the 2019 World Cup if the core of the current group is retained. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Dark day for rugby

The decision to award France the 2023 Rugby World Cup has robbed South Africa of a golden opportunity and made a mockery of World Rugby’s selection process, writes JON CARDINELLI.

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.

World Rugby responds to French criticism

World Rugby has responded to French rugby president Bernard Laporte’s criticism of the 2023 World Cup evaluation process.

Springboks tackle All Blacks first up at 2019 WC

The Springboks will play the All Blacks in the opening match of their 2019 World Cup campaign.