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Rugby Union
/ 6 months ago‘We’re not geniuses!’ Nienaber says after final selection pays off
Strength in depth and the positional versatility of the 33-strong squad were behind South Africa’s record fourth World Cup title, coach...
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Rugby Union
/ 6 months agoSouth Africa beat New Zealand by a point to win record fourth Rugby World Cup
Handre Pollard kicked four penalties to help South Africa to a nail-biting 12-11 victory over 14-man New Zealand in the Rugby...
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Rugby Union
/ 6 months agoBoks expect ‘grind’ against All Black rivals in World Cup final
Defending champions South Africa expect Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final against “greatest foes” New Zealand to be a “grind” as both...
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Rugby Union
/ 6 months agoEngland ‘disappointed’ that Mbonambi has been cleared of racial slur
The Rugby Football Union says it is “deeply disappointed” that South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi has been cleared of a racial...
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Rugby Union
/ 6 months agoEngland hand veterans final hurrah for Rugby World Cup third place play off
Centre Manu Tuilagi and scrum-half Ben Youngs will start Friday’s Rugby World Cup third place play-off in what could be their...
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Rugby Union
/ 6 months agoWorld Rugby looking into Mbonambi’s alleged racial slur
World Rugby said Monday it had launched an official investigation into the allegation that South Africa’s Bongi Mbonambi directed a racial...
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Rugby Union
/ 6 months agoKolisi proud of Springboks after ‘ugly’ semi-final win over England
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi said he was “really proud” of his team after they came from behind to beat England...
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Rugby Union
/ 6 months agoPollard breaks England hearts to send South Africa into final
Handre Pollard broke English hearts as he landed a 49-metre penalty three minutes from time to book South Africa’s place in...
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Rugby Union
/ 6 months ago‘Purpose-driven’ Springboks braced for England showdown
For most rugby players the glory of getting your hands on the Webb Ellis cup would be motivation enough to lay...
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Rugby Union
/ 6 months agoNew Zealand into Rugby World Cup final after outclassing Argentina
Will Jordan scored a hat-trick of tries as New Zealand outclassed Argentina 44-6 on Friday to set up a Rugby World...