Pollard starts, Libbok out completely as Boks go 7/1 for World Cup final
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has named his team for Saturday's Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand at the Stade de France.
Rugby Sport News
World Rugby finds insufficient evidence to pursue Tom Curry racism allegation
World Rugby has found insufficient evidence to pursue Tom Curry's allegation that he was racially abused by Mbongeni Mbonambi in England’s World Cup semi-final defeat by South Africa.
Samoa's Ala'alatoa unconvinced by Nations Cup proposal
Samoa captain Michael Ala'alatoa isn't convinced that the newly-proposed Nations Cup will help close the gap on Tier One countries.
Three changes for Argentina to face England
PARIS : Argentina have made three changes to their line-up for Rugby World Cup’s bronze medal match against England in Paris on Friday, signaling their intent to try for a positive finish to the tournament in France.
Forget Twickenham’s record win for Boks, it’s this weekend that counts
PRESLES COURCELLES, France : It was less than two months ago that South Africa inflicted a record 35-7 defeat on New Zealand but the result of that test in London will have no bearing on Saturday's Rugby World Cup final against the All Blacks, flanker Kwagga Smith said on Wednesday.
Online abuse of Curry unacceptable, says Farrell
PARIS : England flanker Tom Curry has been on the receiving end of relentless online abuse this week and captain Owen Farrell, usually a player who says the minimum in his media dealings, took to the microphone on Wednesday to say it was unacceptable.
Springbok focus on final despite Mbonambi controversy
PRESLES COURCELLES, France : South Africa have no problem focusing on Saturday's Rugby World Cup final despite the controversy hanging over hooker Bongi Mbonambi and World Rugby's investigation into alleged discriminatory behaviour, assistant coach Felix Jones said.
Springboks, All Blacks to don traditional strips for World Cup final
PARIS. - In a welcome off-the-field pronouncement, the Springboks will be playing in their green and gold strip for Saturday's Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand at the Stade de France.