Highlights: Boks make it four from four in Paris
All the highlights from arguably the most dramatic Rugby World Cup final ever as the Springboks edged out the All Blacks in an intense evening at the Stade de France in Paris.

“We are playing for the country and to inspire hope”
The Springboks declared on Friday that they would be playing for their fellow countrymen and women when they line up against New Zealand in the Rugby Final World Cup final at Stade de France on Saturday in the biggest match in world rugby in the last four years.

Springbok Women finish WXV in style in Cape Town
Libbie Janse van Rensburg scored a hat-trick of tries as the Springbok Women saved their best for last, wrapping up WXV 2 with a 33-7 bonus point victory over Samoa in Cape Town on Friday, and in doing so booking their place in the competition next year.

Koen pleased with positive end to 2023 season
The Springbok Women have shown glimpses of their ability against top-10-ranked teams in the world and according to head coach Louis Koen, that bodes well for the future of the team and future WXV competitions.

Three SA teams hit the road as Vodacom URC picks up pace
The DHL Stormers will be looking to build on their strong start to the third season of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship when they host Scarlets on Saturday – the only game in South Africa with the Hollywoodbets Sharks, Emirates Lions and Vodacom Bulls playing abroad.

Nienaber recalls record-breaking 2019 RWC final halfback duo for NZ showdown
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber made only two changes to his starting team for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final, recalling the 2019 final halfback pairing of Handré Pollard and Faf de Klerk to the run-on side, making them the most capped nine-and-ten combination in Springbok history.

Etzebeth, Libbok and Nienaber nominated for World Rugby awards
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber, centurion lock Eben Etzebeth and flyhalf Manie Libbok are among a top-class list of nominees for the 2023 World Rugby Awards, which will be presented at the Opéra Garnier in Paris on Sunday, 29 October – a day after Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final at the Stade de France.

Lots to prove for Bok Women in final test of the year
WXV 2 delivered on so many fronts in the Springbok Women's quest for improvement, that words can hardly describe the gratitude to all involved in bringing this showpiece event to the Western Cape in its inaugural season.

World Rugby investigation outcome
SA Rugby has noted World Rugby’s announcement concerning their investigation into an incident arising from the Rugby World Cup semi-final and welcomes the decision that no further action will be taken.

Kolisi: “This is probably the biggest game of my life”
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi described Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand at the Stade de France as one of the biggest matches in his life – a sentiment widely shared by some of his team-mates – as the Boks strive to become the first nation to win the Webb Ellis Cup four times and secure back-to-back titles away from home.