SOUTH-AFRICA
World Rugby dismisses claims referee helped Boks beat France
Joel Jutge, the head of referees at World Rugby, has dismissed any suggestion that referee Ben O'Keeffe was to blame for France losing to the Springboks at the World Cup.
Bok legend Naas Botha on why going to NFL from rugby is no easy touchdown
Former Springbok flyhalf Naas Botha has warned against comparing rugby to the National Football League (NFL) as it is vastly different.
Springboks Bongi Mbonambi and Vincent Koch set for Sharks return
Springbok front rowers Bongi Mbonambi and Vincent Koch are set to make their return to the playing field in the very near future.
"Old-school" Jake White firmly against Springboks joining Six Nations
Former Springbok head coach Jake White has urged the Six Nations not to add South Africa into the mix, saying that it would lose its charm as a Championship.
Premiership star Ruan Ackermann eyeing return to SA to chase Springbok dream
Gloucester back-rower Ruan Ackermann has confirmed he is in talks with South African United Rugby Championship (URC) teams ahead of next season.
France still hurting: Coach reflects on heartbreaking World Cup loss to Boks
France coach Shaun Edwards admits that there are still lingering feelings of "injustice" following their agonising defeat to South Africa in the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final.
