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FILE: Argentina will make an official bid in October when organisers visit the South American country. Picture: @rugbyworldcup on Twitter.

Rugby world cup title

Argentina to bid to stage 2027 Rugby World Cup

By Reuters

Argentina will make an official bid in October when organisers visit the South American country.

  • Allister Coetzee. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    SA Rugby still to engage government on 2023 bid ban

    Rugby would engage with Fikile Mbalula on whether it will be allowed to push ahead with its bid plans.

    1806 days ago
  • FILE: Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer speaks to the media during the Bok team announcement ahead of their 3rd place playoff clash against Argentina. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN

    Still no confirmation on Meyer's future

    Saru’s general council is to decide in December whether or not Heyneke Meyer will stay on as coach.

    1999 days ago
  • Dan Carter led New Zealand to win the 2015 Rugby World Cup for the third time by beating Australia on 31 October, 2015 at Twickenham. Picture: Twitter @AllBlacks.

    Carter leads All Blacks to historic World Cup win

    The All Blacks scored three tries to defeat their Southern Hemisphere foes at Twickenham.

    2000 days ago
  • A disappointed Springbok fan looks on, following South Africa's 20-18 defeat to New Zealand. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    All Blacks break Bok hearts

    Springbok fans were left bitterly disappointed following their team's narrow 20-18 Rugby World Cup semifinal defeat to the defending champions New Zealand.

    2007 days ago
  • Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer during the team announcement at Pennyhill Park, England. Picture:Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    A defeat against Wales may be Meyer's last match

    The Springboks' quarterfinal clash against Wales may be Heyneke Meyer's last as Bok coach, but he says he not worried about naysayers, and aims to prove doubters wrong.

    2018 days ago
  • Springbok bus driver Greg Levendahl (niddle), with Siya Kolisi and Pat Lambie, said he is leaving England knowing that Heyneke Meyer and his team will do well in the rest of the tournament. Picture: SARU Corporate Affairs.

    Meet the Springboks' lucky charm

    62-year-old Greg Levendahl has been the Springbok bus driver for a number of years and the players chipped in for him to go watch them play in England.

    2020 days ago
  • Mr Britain poses for a picture outside the Cool Britannia store in Leicester Square, central London. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    Do Londoners know anything about #RWC2015?

    EWN spoke to people in central London to find out what they think of the Rugby World Cup and surprisingly many knew very little about the sport and the tournament.

    2020 days ago
  • The Springboks have expressed confidence that they will emerge victorious in their upcoming Rugby World Cup quarterfinal. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    Bok young guns raring to go

    With a quarter-finals place assured, the Springboks say they are confident they can beat either Wales or Australia in the knockout stages of the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

    2024 days ago
  • Springboks head coach Heyneke Meyer and lock Victor Matfield deliver a press conference at the Grand Hotel in Eastbourne. Picture: AFP.

    Meyer praises du Preez for his #RWC2015 performance

    Boks coach Heyneke Meyer praised Fourie du Preez for stepping up to the plate after losing two captains in the build-up to this weekend’s rugby match.

    2026 days ago
  • Schalk Brits (16) dives through a ruck of bodies to cross the line and score South Africa's fourth try against Samoa at the RWC2015. Picture: Rugbyworld.com

    Scotland game is our RWC final - Schalk Brits

    If the Springboks lose against Scotland this Saturday, they will be out of the tournament.

    2033 days ago
  • Head coach Phil Davies at a joint training session with his team and the Springboks. Picture: Facebook Namibia Rugby Union.

    Namibia want to win and not compete against Tonga

    Coach Phil Davies has made eight changes to his team who are bidding to secure Namibia's first World Cup win.

    2033 days ago
  • United States' Phil Thiel has his hands full trying to pull down Grant Gilchrist. Picture: Rugbyworld.com

    Scotland lock Grant Gilchrist ruled out of RWC

    The 25-year-old suffered the injury during the 39-16 victory over the United States.

    2033 days ago
  • Weekly feature #The411

    #The411 - Boks vs Samoa, the Pharrell protest & Heritage Day

    Who do South Africans think will triumph when the Boks play Samoa on Saturday? Was the Pharrell Williams BDS protest a good idea? And what does Heritage Day mean to you?

    2037 days ago
  • The World Rugby Museum display case. Picture: EWN/Vumani Mkhize

    A tour through the history of rugby

    Did you know that William Web Ellis did not invent the game of Rugby? The World Rugby Museum in Twickenham takes you through the history of the game, from it's amateur roots to its current multi-billion rand status.

    2038 days ago
  • Giant Mike Brown winks at one of the fans giving them support and turning them into giants in the O2 'Make Them Giants' campaign. Picture: Youtube screengrab

    Inspired & creative #RWC2015 adverts

    EWN takes a look at some of the best rugby ads doing the rounds.

    2039 days ago
  • Tevita Kuridrani of the Wallabies runs the ball during the Australian Wallabies captain's run. Picture Rugbyworldcup.com

    Cousins to clash in Aussie vs Fiji match

    Fiji winger Nemani Nadolo and his cousin Australian centre Tevita Kuridrani are eager to play each other.

    2039 days ago
  • Head Namibian rugby coach Phil Davies at a joint training session with his team. Picture: Facebook Namibia Rugby Union.

    Namibia to take on All Blacks 'shadow team'

    The Namibian team boasts a dentist, some farmers and a diamond trader in their squad.

    2039 days ago
  • Bryan Habana speaks to journalists after being selected for the Springbok squad taking part in the RWC 2015 tournament. Picture: Anthony Molyneaux/EWN

    Habana: Springboks focused on Samoa

    Brian Habana says mental focus must be much higher for the team in their clash against Samoa.

    2039 days ago
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