SOUTH-AFRICA

Faf de Klerk

Rugby World Cup: Boks know importance of strong start against All Blacks in final

The Springboks know how important it is not to allow the All Blacks to get off to a fast start in Saturday's Rugby World Cup final.

Wayne Barnes

Wayne Barnes to referee Rugby World Cup 2023 final

England's Wayne Barnes will take charge of the Rugby World Cup 2023 final between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on Saturday, 28 October.

Bongi Mbonambi

World Rugby investigating alleged racist abuse directed at England's Tom Curry

World Rugby are investigating an allegation of a racist slur directed at England flanker Tom Curry by hooker Bongi Mbonambi.

Handre Pollard coming on to replace Manie Libbok at the Rugby World Cup

Manie Libbok all class after early substitution: 'I am stoked for the guys'

Manie Libbok was class-personified after being asked about his early substitution against England on Saturday.

Aseza Hele

Aseza Hele to miss Samoa match in WXV2

South Africa's Aseza Hele attended an independent Disciplinary Committee hearing for an offence contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous tackle) in South Africa's WXV2 match against Italy.

Blue Bulls

Bulls maul Scarlets at Loftus in URC opener

The Bulls ran riot at Loftus Versvelt on Sunday afternoon, thumping the Scarlets 63-21 in their United Rugby Championship season opener.