Retiring Raynal snuffs out Bok Bomb Squad
French international referee Mathieu Raynal said he would like to see a time limit imposed on scrums and fewer replacements as he announced his retirement from rugby.
French international referee Mathieu Raynal said he would like to see a time limit imposed on scrums and fewer replacements as he announced his retirement from rugby.
Jesse Kriel has made a surprising revelation about who the toughest team was for the Springboks to face in their World Cup title defence in 2023.
Jesse Kriel has opened up on the level of support he received from Lukhanyo Am to reach new heights in the No 13 jersey during the 2023 World Cup.
Handre Pollard has lifted the lid on how a half-time talk from Pieter-Steph du Toit inspired the Springboks to rise from the ashes in their World Cup semi-final in France.
New Zealand police have confirmed that an investigation into death threats against World Rugby’s referees has been opened, shortly after it was revealed that Wayne Barnes was abused the most at the 2023 World Cup.
France hosted last year’s World Cup having won over a nation backing Fabien Galthie’s team for home glory and a first-ever Webb Ellis Cup.
The documentary based on the Springboks’ 2023 World Cup triumph in France, Chasing the Sun 2, is set to hit South Africa’s screens in March.
France kicking coach Vlok Cilliers accepts that the Springboks were the better team, and Les Bleus weren’t prejudiced against in the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.
Handre Pollard says he could “kick another 1000 kicks” but nothing will top the feeling of slotting the winning penalty for the Springboks in the World Cup semi-final against England.
Joel Jutge, head of referees at World Rugby, has defended Ben O’Keeffe after Antoine Dupont criticised his officiating in the World Cup quarter-final between France and SA.