Former English World Cup-winning coach Clive Woodward believes the ‘declining’ Springboks will not be one of the sides capable of winning the 2019 World Cup. In a recent column for the Daily Mail, Woodward suggests only New Zealand, England and Ireland look likely to have what it takes to seriously compete for the 2019 title. ‘These autumn internationals now seem to… Read more →
Australia has announced that it will bid to host the 2021 women’s and 2027 men’s World Cups. Australia hosted the 2003 World Cup, and co-hosted the 1987 tournament, but have never held a Women’s World Cup. ‘The World Cup is the pinnacle for our Wallabies and Wallaroos teams and we want to bring those tournaments home for any player who… Read more →
Eight national unions and five regional associations – including Rugby Africa – voted for France to host the 2023 World Cup.
Rugby Africa president Abdelaziz Bougja says SA Rugby ignored the organisation instead of asking for its 2023 World Cup backing.
What the French newspapers are saying on Wednesday about France winning the right to host the 2023 World Cup and Saturday’s Test against the Springboks.
New Zealand Rugby CEO Steve Tew says World Rugby’s decision to hand France the hosting rights for the 2023 World Cup is a case of ‘democracy in action’.
CEO Jurie Roux admits that losing the 2023 World Cup bid could have significant repercussions for South African rugby. JON CARDINELLI in London reports.
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has taken aim at World Rugby in the wake of France’s unexpected victory in the 2023 World Cup bid race. JON CARDINELLI in London reports.
Both of Rugby Africa’s votes went the way of France in the final voting process to determine the 2023 World Cup hosts.
What World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont and CEO Brett Gosper, as well as SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux and president Mark Alexander had to say after the council voted for France to host the 2023 World Cup.
