2019 World Cup

Hansen reveals 2019 World Cup regret

Steve Hansen has revealed his regret over leaving out an experienced All Black when New Zealand were knocked out of the 2019 World Cup semi-finals by Eddie Jones’ England.

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus, Head Coach of South Africa talks to Siya Kolisi of South Africa after victory in the Rugby World Cup 2019 Final between England and South Africa at International Stadium Yokohama on November 02, 2019

Rassie: Boks have moved on from 2019

Wednesday marked the three-year anniversary of the 2019 World Cup final, but Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks are firmly focused on their preparations for the next global tournament in France in 2023.

Watch: Cheslin, the scourge of All Blacks

The Springboks will unfortunately have to face the All Blacks in the Republic without Cheslin Kolbe, who memorably turned New Zealand inside out for the world champions at Japan 2019.

Bok star arrested at airport

Springbok World Cup-winning flyhalf Elton Jantjies was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on Sunday.

epa07966578 South African captain Siya Kolisi (C) holds the cup as the team celebrates winning the Rugby World Cup final match between England and South Africa at the International Stadium Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama, Japan, 02 November 2019. EPA/FRANCK ROBICHON EDITORIAL USE ONLY/ NO COMMERCIAL SALES / NOT USED IN ASSOCATION WITH ANY COMMERCIAL ENTITY

How well do you know the 2019 World Cup?

With fewer than 500 days to go until the Springboks begin their World Cup title defence, take this multiple choice quiz to test your knowledge of their successful campaign in 2019.

epa07967045 Cheslin Kolbe of South Africa (C) celebrates with team mates after scoring a try during the Rugby World Cup final match between England and South Africa at the International Stadium Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama, Japan, 02 November 2019. EPA/MARK R. CRISTINO EDITORIAL USE ONLY/ NO COMMERCIAL SALES / NOT USED IN ASSOCATION WITH ANY COMMERCIAL ENTITY

Throwback Thursday: Boks’ greatest World Cup moments

With fewer than 500 days to go until the Springboks begin their World Cup title defence, take a look back at some of South Africa’s greatest moments at the global showpiece.

Lions learning from England’s World Cup defeat

British & Irish Lions attack coach Gregor Townsend says he analysed England’s World Cup final loss to the Springboks before the final squad-selection meeting.

Boks’ status as world’s best ripped apart as ‘illusion’

The Springboks’ status as the best Test team in the world and their preparation for the British & Irish Lions series have been called into question.

Chasing the Sun review: Green and gold fairytale

The Boks’ World Cup documentary was a celebration of storytelling, emotion and raw entertainment, writes CLINTON VAN DER BERG.

‘It felt like England didn’t respect us’

Flank Pieter-Steph du Toit has pinpointed the feeling when he first thought South Africa would go on to win the World Cup final against England last year.