SOUTH-AFRICA
Johannes-Haupt gives Springbok Women a boost ahead of WXV
Laurian Johannes-Haupt has been formally recruited by SA Rugby to join the team as assistant coach, leading up to the WXV tournament in October.
It's once more unto the breach for battle-hardened Vermeulen
Battle-hardened Springbok Duane Vermeulen admitted that he almost called time on his career before he was selected to play in his third Rugby World Cup.
Springboks receive warm Rugby World Cup welcome in Toulon
Reigning champions South Africa received a wonderful welcome to the World Cup in France during a lavish ceremony held at La Tour Royale in Toulon on Monday.
Canan Moodie still pinching himself as World Cup dream becomes a reality
A buzzing Canan Moodie admits it is slowly sinking in that he is in France and getting ready to participate in his first Rugby World Cup tournament.
Bok legend Morne Steyn says hard work has paid off for Manie Libbok
Former Bulls and Springbok flyhalf Morne Steyn reckons incumbent Bok number 10 Manie Libbok has the necessary skills and dedication to deliver at the upcoming Rugby World Cup in France.
Ian Foster relieved after Scott Barrett cleared of further sanction
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen was a happy man after talisman Scott Barrett was cleared of any further sanction following his red card against South Africa.
