Koch: Future of the Boks looks bright

Vincent Koch says the spirit of the ‘Bomb Squad’ and clear direction from the Springbok coaches made the experience at last year’s World Cup extremely special, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Kolisi: Pollard’s always been a natural leader

In the latest SA Rugby magazine, on sale this week, Springbok captain Siya Kolisi is one of the teammates who provides fascinating insight into the influence of flyhalf Handre Pollard.

Cheika strikes back at criticism

Former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has responded to scathing criticism of the 2019 Rugby World Cup campaign from selector Michael O’Connor.

Rewind: The wettest match ever? – Boks vs France (1995)

25 years ago today, the Springboks faced France in the 1995 Rugby World Cup semi-final at a drenched Kings Park in Durban. Had the match not been played, the hosts would have been eliminated from the tournament as a result of their inferior disciplinary record.

O’Connor: Cheika’s secret RWC strategy was a scam

Outgoing Wallabies selector Michael O’Connor has suggested that Australia’s poor 2019 World Cup campaign was in part due to the players not standing up to coach Michael Cheika’s authoritarianism.

Andrews moved to tears by 2019 World Cup triumph

Former Springbok forward Mark Andrews has spoken about how incredibly proud he was to see the team lift the World Cup for the third time in 2019.

Watch: The best of the Bok captain

On Siya Kolisi’s 29th birthday, we look back at these memorable clips of the inspirational World Cup-winning Springbok captain.

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.

Watch: Rassie excited about World Cup documentary

World Cup-winning coach Rassie Erasmus has released behind-the-scences footage of the Springboks’ journey in Japan, as the hype builds for the much-anticipated ‘Chasing the Sun’ documentary set to hit TV screens in August.

Rugby’s ‘Ferrari’ calls it quits

Japan speedster Kenki Fukuoka will reportedly waive the opportunity to compete in rugby sevens at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in order to pursue a medical career.