Rugby world cup
Rugby world mourns 'genius' Dominici after death at 48
Former rugby international Christophe Dominici, who was found dead at the age of 48 in a park near Paris on Tuesday, was undoubtedly one of the legends of...
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Shy Erasmus insisted World Cup trophy glory belong to Kolisi
Video footage captures Springbok captain Siya Kolisi making an impassioned plea to his coach to come forward with him after South Africa had beaten England 32-12 in the final in Yokohama.
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World Rugby unveils qualification format for 2023 World Cup
Twelve teams have already qualified by virtue of their top-three finishes in their respective pools at last year’s World Cup.
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World Rugby rejects post-virus international cup fund-raiser plan
Francis Baron, a former chief executive of England's Rugby Football Union, put forward a scheme to stage a 16-team invitational tournament to be staged in Britain and Ireland next June and July based on the 2015 World Cup hosted by England.
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England coach Jones agrees to pay cut to help RFU
The RFU faces losses of up to $61 million over the next year-and-a-half due to the outbreak but will still provide a 7 million-pound relief package to community clubs in the country.
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We used our differences to give hope - Springboks after Laureus award win
The Springboks won Team of the Year at the 2020 Laureus World Sports Awards in Berlin, Germany, on Monday evening. During the winners' press conference, the team spoke about what it was like for them in the second half of the 2019 Rugby World Cup and the significance of the award to the pride of the country.
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It was bigger than 1995 - Springboks nominated for Laureus Team of the Year
The Springboks have been nominated for the Team of the Year at the Laureus Sport for Good Awards which takes place in Berlin on Monday evening. EWN spoke to former international rugby players to find out what makes the South Africa rugby team so special. #Springboks #RugbyWorldCup #Laureus
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Former physio Jacques Nienaber set to be Springboks head coach
Nienaber was the defence coach of the Springboks when they won the World Cup a record-equalling third time last November by defeating England 32-12 in the final in Yokohama.
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Bolt sprinkles stardust on Tokyo Olympic Stadium opening
The retired Jamaican sprint superstar jogged 200 metres around the track in an exhibition relay race alongside paralympic athletes, in the first public event at the 60,000-seater stadium.
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Joseph to take Japan to next Rugby World Cup, ruling out All Blacks role
Joseph was among 26 New Zealanders invited by the All Blacks to replace Steve Hansen, who stepped down at the end of the World Cup this month.
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Boks ‘grateful’ for SA support after winning RWC
The Boks toured Durban on Friday where they were welcomed by a sea of supporters after winning the Webb Ellis Trophy last Saturday.
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GALLERY: World champion Boks kick off victory tour in Gauteng
Fans lined the streets of Pretoria, waving flags and singing the national anthem as the Springboks kicked off the Gauteng leg of their World Cup Victory Tour.
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CARTOON: On Top of the World
By Dr Jack & Curtis.
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Fans ready to celebrate Bok RWC win on champion's tour of SA
The Boks will go on a champion's tour starting on Thursday in Pretoria, Johannesburg and Soweto.
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Rugby World Cup champions since 1987
A timeline of Rugby World Cup champions since 1987.
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England say 'makes sense' for Jones to coach them at 2023 World Cup
Eddie Jones, appointed after England's woeful first-round exit on home soil at the 2015 edition, almost achieved his four-year plan of turning them into world champions only for South Africa to overwhelm the Red Rose brigade 32-12 in Saturday's final in Yokohama.
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Du Toit player of year as Springboks sweep World Rugby awards
Rassie Erasmus won coach of the year and South Africa also took the team award at a glittering ceremony in Tokyo, a day after they lifted the Webb Ellis Cup for the third time.
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Rassie Erasmus hopes Bok RWC victory inspires hope in SA
South Africa beat England 32-12 in the final on Saturday to lift the trophy for a third time.
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South Africans celebrate unity brought by Springboks’ RWC victory
Siya Kolisi has become the first black captain to lead South Africa to a World Cup victory.
