South Africa

Joe Marler says England more interested in winning than playing with ‘finesse’

Joe Marler has invoked England’s 2003 World Cup heroes in his belief that winning ugly is to be applauded if it results in success. England have taken a stranglehold on Pool D after delivering comprehensive...

Pollard joins Boks; Etzebeth declared fit for Ireland

Handre Pollard reported for duty at the Springbok camp in Paris on Monday as the national coaches began to put the building blocks in place for their important Rugby World Cup Pool B encounter against...

Rugby World Cup 2023 - Round Two Analysis

The headline act in the second round of fixtures was Fiji, who beat Australia 22-15 at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on Sunday - their first victory over the Wallabies in 69 years. Perhaps surprisingly,...

On this day in 2015: Japan stun South Africa at Rugby World Cup

Japan pulled off the greatest shock in Rugby World Cup history as they stunned mighty South Africa 34-32 at the Amex Stadium in Brighton on this day in 2015. Karne Hesketh’s 84th-minute try sealed...

No change for Springboks in rankings after Romania hammering

Fiji’s first win over Australia since 1954 has been rewarded with a one-place gain in the latest World Rugby rankings.  Sunday’s historic 22-15 victory in Saint-Étienne puts Fiji...

SA Rugby speaks on Springbok alternate jerseys

The Springboks have faced some backlash regarding their alternate kit. Earlier today South African Rugby (SA Rugby) released a statement. The Springbok primary jersey of green and gold is always worn...

Los Pumas Assistant Coach Contepomi - 'Unforced errors have consequences'

Felipe Contepomi, assistant coach On whether there were changes in the way the team prepared: "It would be foolish to say something and not take action. What basically changed was understanding that...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: South Africa v Romania

Ireland record holder Johnny Sexton expects challengers to his new crown

Johnny Sexton joked his young son will chase down his record after he became Ireland’s all-time leading points scorer in a crushing Rugby World Cup win over Tonga. Captain Sexton stylishly surpassed...

Australia reaction (captain Porecki, head coach Jones, Kerevi, Slipper, Arnold)

MIXED ZONE REACTION Samu Kerevi, centre   On their discipline and breakdown being major issues for the Wallabies:    "Fiji definitely outplayed us. They came with a great game but we...