Australia step up bid for 2027 World Cup
Former Wallabies captain John Eales has been named on a strong advisory board to oversee Rugby Australia’s bid to host the 2027 World Cup.
Jones: Coaching stints in Wales benefited Hansen, Henry
Eddie Jones believes coaching stints in Wales helped former All Blacks coaches Graham Henry and Steve Hansen turn the team into back-to-back World Cup champions.
Kolisi: I am not scared to say when I am struggling
Springbok and Stormers captain Siya Kolisi has opened up about his leadership style and belief in deferring to other leaders in the squad.
‘Kolisi’s Boks the greatest example’
Joel Stransky believes out of the three World Cup-winning Springbok teams, captain Siya Kolisi’s 2019 side is the greatest of all.
Stransky speaks about ‘warm, fuzzy feelings’ in ’95
On the 25th anniversary of the Springboks’ maiden World Cup triumph in 1995, flyhalf Joel Stransky reflects on an ‘unbelievably special time’.
On this day: Tragedy strikes at ’95 RWC
On this day, 25 years ago, Ivory Coast wing Max Brito was trapped under a ruck after being tackled in their match against Tonga and suffered a broken back which left him a quadriplegic.
Itoje: RWC final was painful
Lock Maro Itoje says it took him a long time to get over England’s painful 32-12 defeat in the World Cup final by the Springboks last November.
‘Kiwis to blame for ’95 food poisoning’
Former SA Rugby boss Ed Griffiths still believes the All Blacks themselves were to blame for some of their players falling ill ahead of the 1995 World Cup final.
Scrums, mauls seen as high-risk
World Rugby is reportedly considering dramatic law changes in a bid to kick-start rugby after the Covid-19 pandemic.
Pollard: Boks will be targeted
Handre Pollard says that the Springboks will have to improve in the coming years to retain their No 1 ranking. JON CARDINELLI reports.
