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  • Springboks captain Siya Kolisi. Picture: @Springboks/Twitter.

    Springboks with the weight of a nation on their shoulders ahead of Wales clash

    For the Springboks it is far bigger than that as they turn their eyes from Japan to South Africa and knowing what a place in a third Rugby World Cup final would mean to their country.

    977 days ago
  • siya-kolisi-familyjpg

    [WATCH] Hero's welcome for Springboks at their Tokyo hotel after Japan victory

    The victorious Boks were greeted with cheers from waiting South Africans and hugs and kisses from their family members.

    983 days ago
  • FILE: Rugby referee Jaco Peyper. Picture: AFP

    Peyper to notch 50th Test in charge in Wales vs France QF

    The milestone will see him become only the third South African referee to officiate 50 Tests, along with Craig Joubert and Jonathan Kaplan.

    988 days ago
  • Damaged houses caused by weather patterns from Typhoon Hagibis are seen in Ichihara, Chiba prefecture on 12 October 2019. Powerful Typhoon Hagibis on 12 October claimed its first victim even before making landfall, as potentially record-breaking rains and high winds sparked evacuation orders for more than a million people. Picture: AFP

    One killed in Japan as typhoon approaches, over a million advised to evacuate

    According to public broadcaster NHK a man in his forties was killed in an overturned car early on Saturday in Chiba prefecture east of Tokyo, where high winds were reported.

    991 days ago
  • A screengrab of Canada lock Josh Larsen apologising to the Springboks for his tackle on Thomas du Toit during their Rugby World Cup match on 8 October 2019 in Kobe, Japan.

    Three-week ban for Josh Larsen after red card against Boks

    Josh Larsen attended a disciplinary hearing in Tokyo before an independent judicial committee on Thursday following a dangerous cleanout on Springbok prop Thomas du Toit.

    993 days ago
  • A screengrab of Canada lock Josh Larsen apologising to the Springboks for his tackle on Thomas du Toit during their Rugby World Cup match on 8 October 2019 in Kobe, Japan.

    Canada lock Larsen apologises to Boks for red card

    Canada lock Josh Larsen visited the South African changing room after the match to offer his apology and wish the Boks well for the rest of the tournament.

    994 days ago
  • FILE: South Africa's head coach Rassie Erasmus speaks to the media in a post-match presser after the Rugby Championship match between New Zealand and South Africa at Westpac Stadium in Wellington on 27 July 2019. Picture: AFP

    Bok coach Rassie Erasmus defuses 'bomb squad' row

    The clip was posted after the Springboks' 49-3 World Cup thrashing of Italy, with Mapimpi walking away from a group of white replacement players.

    997 days ago
  • FILE: New Zealand's flanker Ardie Savea takes part in a captain's run training session in Beppu on 1 October 2019, on the eve of their Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup Pool B match against Canada. Picture: AFP

    All Blacks' Ardie Savea to wear rugby goggles in match against Canada

    This comes after Ardie Savea discovered that the vision had deteriorated in his left eye and he realised he had to protect his eyesight.

    1002 days ago
  • Workers remove a fallen signboard hit by typhoon Faxai in Kamakura, Kanagawa prefecture on 9 September 2019. Picture: AFP

    Rugby organisers warn of typhoon nearing Japan, but disruption unlikely

    Several typhoons a year make landfall on Japan’s four main islands and the World Cup is being held in peak typhoon season.

    1012 days ago
  • Superstitions, World Cup memories and rugby strategy - inside the minds of the Springboks and their fans. Picture: Reuters

    PODCAST: Beyond the Touchline & towards the RWC19 final for the Springboks

    EWN Sport goes Beyond the Touchline to find out why rugby is such a compelling game, what motivates the Springboks, and asks about their most memorable Rugby World Cup moment.

    1012 days ago
  • 'I always pack my kit bag in the same order' - Joel Stransky. Picture: Reuters

    Beyond the Touchline: Routines and rituals of Springbok players

    How do rugby players prepare for a bruising test match? How do they steel themselves for battle on the highest stage? In the 5th episode of Beyond the Touchline we explore pre-game habits of Springbok players

    1014 days ago
  • "There’s a recipe to winning a World Cup." - Handre Pollard. Picture: Reuters

    Beyond the Touchline: 'Little moments make big rugby players'

    Who are the players to watch in this World Cup? In the 4th episode of Beyond the Touchline we take a look at the players who are likely to impress in this tournament.

    1014 days ago
  • The 16th Springbok team player - the fans. Picture: Reuters

    Beyond the Touchline: How the Boks & their fans deal with high expectations

    In the third instalment of Beyond the Touchline, we take a look at the emotions that both players and fans go through ahead of a big tournament like the World Cup and, how that affects the Boks' performance on the field.

    1014 days ago
  • The Springboks have been a powerhouse in world rugby because of their particular brand of rugby. Picture: Reuters

    Beyond the Touchline: How has SA’s style of rugby evolved?

    In episode 2 of Beyond the Touchline with EWN Sport, we ask how the Springboks have changed their style of play over the years, and what has made them so successful.

    1014 days ago
  • Springbok fans. Picture: Reuters

    Beyond the Touchline: What one moment in World Cup history you would go back to?

    In the first episode of Beyond the Touchline with EWN Sport, we asked current and former Springboks what their favourite World Cup moment was, and how it has inspired them.

    1014 days ago
  • FILE: The SABC headquarters in Auckland Park. Picture: SABC.

    SABC blackout for Rugby World Cup fans

    The SABC announced on Monday it could not afford broadcasting rights for the 2019 Rugby World Cup taking place in Japan.

    1016 days ago
  • The 31-man Springboks squad going the Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN.

    SABC will not be broadcasting Rugby World Cup matches - report

    The tournament is set to get under way on Friday when host nation Japan faces Russia.

    1017 days ago
  • FILE: Referee Alain Rolland of Ireland gives a red card to Wales' flanker Sam Warburton (not pictured) during the 2011 Rugby World Cup semi-final match Wales vs France at the Eden Park in Auckland on 15 October 2011. Picture: AFP

    Red card rush? World Cup refs to crack down on high tackles

    World Cup referees' boss Alain Rolland said he was aware of fears that an excessive clampdown could 'potentially have a negative impact' on rugby's global showpiece.

    1017 days ago
  • Ireland vs New Zealand in Dublin. Picture: @IrelandRugby/Twitter

    Octopuses predict Japan will beat Ireland but not reach knockouts

    Despite predicting a surprise win over world number one Ireland, the two octopuses anticipate Japan will lose their remaining three matches to Russia, Samoa and Scotland.

    1020 days ago
  • FILE: Australia loose forward David Pocock during a training session. Picture: AFP

    Pocock confirms World Cup will be his Wallabies swansong

    The 31-year-old flanker, who will captain Australia in their final World Cup warm-up against Samoa in Sydney on Saturday, had already made it clear in May he would not be seeking a new contract with Rugby Australia.

    1027 days ago
  • All Blacks coach Steve Hansen. Picture: @AllBlacks/Twitter.

    All Blacks target Tonga defence in World Cup warm-up

    Steve Hansen is expecting opponents in Japan to employ rush defence in a bid to smother the All Blacks' attack and derail the New Zealanders' campaign for a third straight World Cup, and fourth overall.

    1027 days ago
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