England lose star for World Cup
England have suffered a huge blow to their World Cup title hopes after a key playmaker for the 2003 champions was ruled out of the tournament.
England have suffered a huge blow to their World Cup title hopes after a key playmaker for the 2003 champions was ruled out of the tournament.
Patriotism has blinded Springbok supporters to the possibility that their team will return from the World Cup having relinquished their crown, according to MARK KEOHANE.
Lappies Labuschagne will miss the start of the World Cup after the SA-born Japan loose forward and former captain was suspended for three weeks.
Rocked by the loss of three key players, the Boks will have a leery eye on the clash between World Cup pool rivals Scotland and France on Saturday, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Co-captain Michael Hooper will likely be left out of the Wallabies’ World Cup squad, local media reported, a move that could end the veteran’s Test career.
Wales will pay tribute to world-record cap-holder Alun Wyn Jones with a game against the Barbarians in Cardiff on 4 November, it has been announced.
Rugby enthusiasts are counting down the days, waiting for the earth-shattering roar of the crowd to fill their ears as the first whistle blows on Friday, September 8. This is when the formidable All Blacks face off against the hosts, France.
Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber will back their tried and tested in naming the Springbok squad to defend the World Cup, but space must be made for flyhalf Manie Libbok, writes MARK KEOHANE.
The world champions made it two from two against Argentina this season with a 24-13 win in Buenos Aires, who was your top Bok?
There’s an uneasiness about the Springboks heading into the “afterthought” Test in Argentina, after a disappointing Rugby Championship, writes MARK KEOHANE.