Springbok captain Siya Kolisi believes the highly-anticipated Rugby World Cup final encounter against New Zealand is "probably the biggest game of his life".
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber, centurion lock Eben Etzebeth and flyhalf Manie Libbok are among a top-class list of nominees for the 2023 World Rugby Awards, which will be presented at the Opéra Garnier in Paris on Sunday, 29 October – a day after Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final at the Stade de France.
Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi has been cleared and will not face charges after England flank Tom Curry accused him of racially slurring him during their Rugby World Cup semi-final clash on Saturday.
Vodacom Bulls assistant coach Gary Gold says he is looking forward to being part of a championship team at this stage of his career and that it played a major part in his decision to join the Pretoria franchise.
Springbok Women head coach Louis Koen tweaked the midfield and loose trio combinations of his match day squad for their final WXV 2 clash against Samoa at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Friday, while also bringing in Rights Mkhari as replacement.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber made only two changes to his starting team for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final, recalling the 2019 final halfback pairing of Handré Pollard and Faf de Klerk to the run-on side, making them the most capped nine-and-ten combination in Springbok history.
As a leading advocate for social upliftment, Peace and Sport is delighted to announce that the documentary ‘Rise: The Siya Kolisi Story’ - produced by Orange Films and Star Films production companies - has been awarded a prestigious Sportel Award.
The Springbok Women will face Samoa in their final WXV 2 match at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Friday without Tayla Kinsey, Luchell Hanekom and Aseza Hele.
In association with Roc Nation Sports International (RNSI), legendary former prop Beast Mtawarira’s exclusive Rugby World Cup content series in France has now attracted Dove Men+Care as a headline sponsor.
South Africa adapted better to poor conditions in their Rugby World Cup semi-final against England and were therefore able to sneak a narrow victory but need to make improvements before Saturday's final, forwards coach Deon Davids said on Sunday.