Sports fans might remember the unique story that preceded the 2019 Rugby World Cup, where South African cyclists Ron Rutland and James Owens were chosen to deliver the whistle for the opening match in Japan. A new documentary, Everything…
Herschel Jantjies treated a question about his World Rugby’s breakthrough player of the year nomination like he does the opposition on Wednesday. He sidestepped and ran from it as quickly as he could. “From an individual point of view it…
The Eben Etzebeth “racism” investigation should not distract the Springboks as they participate at the Rugby World Cup. This is the view of parliament’s portfolio committee on sports, arts and culture after allegations that Etzebeth…
Rugby’s quadrennial jamboree kicks off here on Friday with the hosts expected to put on a show for the ages. Ancient meeting modern will the thread that runs through the opening ceremony of a Rugby World Cup (RWC) in which the sport is…
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has retained the team that beat Japan for their opening Rugby World Cup match against the All Blacks in Yokohama in Saturday. The Springbok team to play the All Blacks: Willie le Roux; Cheslin Kolbe‚…
The SABC confirmed on Monday that it would not be broadcasting the Rugby World Cup on television or radio. Citing high costs, spokeswoman Vuyo Mthembu said it was unable to reach a sub-licence agreement with SuperSport over the television…
Champions New Zealand underwent a punishing first World Cup training session in Japan on Wednesday before promising to come out firing against South Africa in their blockbuster tournament opener. The treble-chasing All Blacks, who face…
Former Springbok wing and leading South African Test try-scorer Bryan Habana believes that if Siya Kolisi lifts the World Cup later this year‚ the moment would be bigger than Nelson Mandela’s appearance at the 1995 final at Ellis Park.…
