South Africa

Japan shortlisted in World Rugby Team of the Year

Japan's impressive performance in the World Cup has seen them shortlisted in the World Rugby Team of the Year.
1 November 2019

Tom Curry, Cheslin Kolbe named in World Rugby Player of the Year award nominations

World Rugby has announced the nominees for Men’s and Women’s 15s Player of the Year awards for 2019 that will be presented in Tokyo on Sunday.
1 November 2019

‘This could bring people together again’ - Stransky

World Cup winner Joel Stransky discusses South Africa's success in 1995 and why 24 years on, this current Springbok side could follow in their footsteps.
31 October 2019

Josh Beaumont Column: Momentum shifters England have the tools to hurt Springboks

In his latest TRU column, sponsored by PureVPN, Josh Beaumont looks back at England’s epic win over New Zealand, previews the World Cup final and discusses Sale Sharks’ start to the new season.
31 October 2019

Rassie Erasmus confirms stepping down from South Africa coaching role after World Cup final

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that the World Cup final against England on Saturday will be his final game in charge of the Springboks.
31 October 2019

Cheslin Kolbe returns to South Africa line-up for World Cup final clash against England

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has made one change to the matchday 23 squad for the upcoming World Cup final against England to be played in Yokohama this weekend.
31 October 2019

England name unchanged starting line-up for World Cup final

England have named an unchanged line-up for the World Cup final clash against South Africa to be played on Saturday in Yokohama on Saturday.
31 October 2019

Match officials confirmed for World Cup final

World Rugby has announced France referee Jerome Garces will be in charge of the World Cup 2019 final between England and South Africa to be played in Yokohama on Saturday.
29 October 2019

Sale Sharks allow Ben Curry to head to Japan for witnessing brother Tom play in World Cup final

Ben Curry will head to Japan to watch his identical twin Tom feature for England in the World Cup final against South Africa next weekend after seeking permission from his club Sale Sharks.
29 October 2019

South Africa receive Cheslin Kolbe boost ahead of World Cup final

South Africa have received a much-needed boost ahead of the World Cup final against England with winger Cheslin Kolbe declared fit following a recovery from an ankle injury.
29 October 2019

Rassie Erasmus expects World Cup final to be a grind

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus predicts a grind in the World Cup final against England to be played in Tokyo on Saturday.
28 October 2019

South Africa secure a date with England in the World Cup final

After the second semi-final of the weekend, England will face South Africa in Yokohama.
27 October 2019

Handre Pollard confident South Africa will end losing streak against Wales

South Africa fly-half Handre Pollard expressed confidence on his side to end the losing streak against Wales when the two teams lock horns with each other in Yokohama on Sunday.
26 October 2019

Injured Cheslin Kolbe misses out on South Africa's semi-final clash against Wales

South Africa have made one forced change for the World Cup semi-final encounter against Wales to be played in Yokohama on Sunday.
24 October 2019

South Africa hopeful of Cheslin Kolbe's availability for semi-finals amid injury concerns

South Africa will be sweating on the fitness of their in-form winger Cheslin Kolbe ahead of their World Cup semi-final clash against Wales to be played in Yokohama on Sunday.
24 October 2019

Rassie Erasmus urge South Africa to improve to fulfill their World Cup desire

South Africa director of rugby Eassie Erasmus urged his side to improve further if they are to win the ongoing Rugby World Cup tournament.
21 October 2019

South Africa dominate Japan to reach last four

Hosts Japan have being knocked out of the Rugby World Cup after losing 26-3 to South Africa in Tokyo.
20 October 2019

Japan make one change for South Africa clash

Japan head coach Jamie Joseph has made one forced change in the starting line-up for their World Cup quarter-final against South Africa in Tokyo on Sunday.
18 October 2019

Rampant South Africa cruise past Canada to reach last eight

South Africa scored 10 tries as they thrashed Canada 66-7.
8 October 2019

South Africa ring changes for World Cup game against Canada

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has made 13 changes to the starting line-up for the upcoming World Cup game against Canada in Kobe.
7 October 2019