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.
Boks select base of operations for World Cup
The Springboks have selected Toulon as their base for the pool stages of the Rugby World Cup in 2023 in France, with the team set to be based in Paris for their third pool match against Ireland in at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis.
Watch: 20 unforgettable World Cup tries
Watch this compilation of 20 World Cup tries that are simply impossible to forget, featuring England’s Jason Robinson, South Africa’s Bryan Habana and Wales’ Shane Williams.
USA set to be awarded 2031, 2033 World Cups
World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin sees a $500 million plan for the United States to host the 2031 men’s and 2033 women’s World Cups as essential for growing the sport globally.
Unrepentant Folau targets World Cup return with Tonga
Controversial fullback Israel Folau is “definitely interested” in playing for Tonga at next year’s Rugby World Cup and has “no regrets” over comments that ended his Wallabies career.
Jones not concerned over future as England boss
England head coach Eddie Jones says he is not concerning himself with questions over his future after their third-placed finish at this year’s Six Nations.
World Cup on backburner as France savour Grand Slam
France captain Antoine Dupont insisted he wanted to “make the most” of a long-awaited Grand Slam success and not worry about the World Cup, after a win at home to England saw Les Bleus to a first Six Nations title in 12 years.
Vlok: France on collision course with ‘Lamborghini’ Boks
Kicking coach Vlok Cilliers says France are “adding components” to their engine to compete with the Springboks, the “Lamborghini of world rugby”.
Beale makes Wallabies return, eyes fourth World Cup
Versatile playmaker Kurtley Beale signed for the NSW Waratahs on Monday to keep himself in the frame to play for Australia at a fourth World Cup next year.
Where are they now? The 2007 Boks
SA Rugby magazine circles back on the Springboks who started the 2007 Rugby World Cup final against England.
