2015 rugby world cup
Calls for global rugby calendar intensify after 'ridiculous' season
Twelve months of continuous rugby has taken its toll on some northern hemisphere teams.
Former Japan coach Eddie Jones reflects on the Springboks' performance during the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
The Springboks arrived in South Africa on Tuesday following their third-place finish at the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England.
The All Blacks became the first team to claim back-to-back Rugby World Cup titles, beating Australia 34-17.
The All Blacks made history on Saturday night by beating Australia 34-17 in the Rugby World Cup final. They are the first team to win the tournament three times as well as the first to retain it.
The All Blacks scored three tries to defeat their Southern Hemisphere foes at Twickenham.
Two traditional powerhouses with a long and acrimonious rivalry will both be competing for the greatest prize.
Habana & Pollard helped the Boks to a 24-13 win over Argentina in the bronze medal #RWC2015 playoff.
The Springboks beat Argentina 24-13 at the Olympic Stadium on Friday to claim the bronze medal at the Rugby World Cup.
The All Blacks & Australia both want to be the first side to lift the William Web Ellis trophy three times. Saturday's encounter promises to be pulsating.
World Rugby has unveiled the shortlists for the Coach of the Year and Team of the Year accolades.
#RWC2015: The Final
#RWC2015: The Bronze Final
As the #RWC2015 approaches its climax, the sport aims to build on growth in Asia, Europe & America.
Ruan Pienaar replaces the injured Fourie du Preez, while Victor Matfield comes in for Lood de Jager.
Following their disappointing loss to New Zealand, the Boks aim to finish the tournament on a high by beating Argentina on Friday.
Owens had been widely tipped for the role following his impressive displays throughout the tournament.
The Boks narrowly lost to the All Blacks with a score of 20-18 at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.
Springbok fans were left bitterly disappointed following their team's narrow 20-18 Rugby World Cup semifinal defeat to the defending champions New Zealand.