World Cup

Israel Folau during training with Tonga Photo by Pita Simpson/Getty Images

Boks set to face Folau at World Cup

The Springboks could come up against a familiar face at the 2023 World Cup in France after Tonga won the Asia/Pacific playoff against Hong Kong to book their place in Pool B.

MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 13: Spain team celebrate their victory behind the Rugby World Cup 2023 qualified board after winning their Rugby Europe Championship 2022 match against Portugal at Campo Rugby Central on March 13, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)

Boks to face Romania after Spain appeal dismissed

Spain will not feature at next year’s World Cup in France after their appeal against disqualification for fielding an ineligible player during qualifying was rejected, World Rugby announced on Monday.

Francois Pienaar receives the World Cup from Nelson Mandela

On this day in 1995: Boks win maiden RWC title

On this day 27 years ago, Joel Stransky hit a late drop goal as the Springboks beat the All Blacks 15-12 at Ellis Park after extra time to win their maiden Rugby World Cup at the first attempt.

World Cup hosts France to try to prevent Champs League chaos

France’s sports ministry will host a meeting of security and football officials Monday following the chaos that marred football’s Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid, as Paris prepares to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Bok star arrested at airport

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

Boks to sweat at USA World Cup?

The 2031 World Cup could be played in June or July in order to avoid a clash with the NFL after the tournament hosting rights were awarded to the United States for the first time.

USA fans cheer on the team before the Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup Pool C match between the United States and Tonga at the Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka on October 13, 2019. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP)

World Cup to go Down Under, party in the USA

World Rugby have officially confirmed that Australia and the USA will host the two men’s World Cup tournaments in 2027 and 2031 respectively.

USA-based World Cup ‘a gamechanger’

The United States staging a first Rugby World Cup would be a “game-changer” for the sport in the country, according to Eagles international Nick Civetta.

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.

Shock change to Boks’ World Cup pool

Spain’s dream of facing the world champion Springboks in Pool B of the 2023 World Cup has been brought to a crushing end after they were disqualified from the tournament.