South Africa

Handre Pollard starts at fly-half for South Africa in World Cup final against New Zealand

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has made two changes to the starting line up for the upcoming Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand.
26 October 2023

Springboks hooker Bongi Mbonambi cleared to play World Cup final against New Zealand

South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi will start against New Zealand in Saturday's Rugby World Cup final after World Rugby ruled there was "insufficient evidence" he used a racial slur towards Tom Curry.
26 October 2023

Dan Carter expecting Handre Pollard to start at fly-half for South Africa in World Cup final

All Blacks legend Dan Carter feels South Africa should start with veteran Handre Pollard at fly-half for the Rugby World Cup final against South Africa scheduled on Saturday.
25 October 2023

All Blacks have 'proved a lot of people wrong' - Dan Carter

All Blacks legend Dan Carter credited the New Zealand side for their performance in the ongoing Rugby World Cup campaign.
24 October 2023

Tamati Williams wary of South African scrum power

All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams stated that they will be wary of the scrum power of the Springboks as the two teams lock horns with each other in the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday.
24 October 2023

'Important to start well against South Africa in World Cup final' - Scott McLeod

New Zealand defence coach Scott McLeod emphasized on the need to have a positive start in the upcoming Rugby World Cup final against South Africa on Saturday.
24 October 2023

World Rugby to review South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi's alleged racial slur

World Rugby officially announced that they are conducting an investigation into the accusations made against Springboks hooker Bongi Mbonambi during the recently concluded Rugby World Cup semi-final against England.
23 October 2023

New Zealand narrow down gap with South Africa in latest World Rugby Rankings

New Zealand have narrowed down the gap with the top positioned South Africa in the World Rugby Rankings following the Rugby World Cup semi-finals.
23 October 2023

England's Tom Curry accuses South Africa's Bongi Mbonambi of alleged racial slur during World Cup semi-final

England flanker Tom Curry has accused South Africa's Bongi Mbonambi of calling him a 'white c**t' in their World Cup semi-final defeat on Saturday night.
22 October 2023

'Our discipline was awful in first half' - South Africa captain Siya Kolisi

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi admitted that his side's indiscipline in the first half almost costed them the Rugby World Cup semi-final game against England.
22 October 2023

Rugby World Cup Highlights: Semi-final: England v South Africa

South Africa kept their hope of title defence alive as Handre Pollard's decisive penalty goal in the closing stage saw them edge out England 16-15 in the Rugby World Cup semi-final. Watch all the key moments of the high octane encounter.
22 October 2023

England 'proud' but left crestfallen as South Africa dig deep to secure place in World Cup final

South Africa dashed England's World Cup dreams as a late Handre Pollard penalty snatched a 16-15 victory for the Springboks in an absorbing contest at the Stade de France.
21 October 2023

Can England upset the applecart to beat South Africa?

Saturday's semi-final meeting in Paris will see the Springboks enter as heavy favourites but if there are areas where England can gain the upper hand, it could be an historic night for Borthwick’s boys.
21 October 2023

Tom Curry and England will look to use past experiences to help them topple South Africa

Curry has both positive and negative memories of facing the world champions as England prepare to overcome the almighty challenge of the Springboks.
20 October 2023

South Africa are more than a trophy-driven team - Siya Kolisi

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi insisted that the Springboks have a bigger purpose than winning trophies as they face England in the semi-final of the Rugby World Cup on Friday.
20 October 2023

Maro Itoje positive England are going to be celebrating on Saturday night

England second-row Maro Itoje expressed confidence that his side will emerge victorious in the weekend's Rugby World Cup semi-final against South Africa.
20 October 2023

Freddie Steward and Joe Marler included in England line up for semi-final against South Africa

England head coach Steve Borthwick has made three changes to the starting XV for the upcoming Rugby World Cup semi-final against South Africa.
19 October 2023

South Africa name unchanged side for semi-final against England

South Africa have named an unchanged side for the Rugby World Cup semi-final against England to be played on Saturday.
19 October 2023

Kevin Sinfield wants England to overcome South Africa's aggressive defence

England defence coach Kevin Sinfield wants his side to come up with an improved performance when they face South Africa in the semi-final of the Rugby World Cup.
18 October 2023

England are a 'massive speedbump' for South Africa - Rassie Erasmus

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has ramped up the mind games ahead of the Rugby World Cup semi-final against England to be played in Saint-Denis on Saturday.
18 October 2023