HAMAMATSU, Japan (AP) — It's a pool-stage game with a knockout effect at the Rugby World Cup. Both teams are relying on their heavyweights to settle it. Realistically, South Africa and Italy both need ...

The Springboks have suffered a double injury setback ahead of their upcoming Test matches against Italy and France, with two ...

The All Blacks are within touching distance of the Springboks at the top of the World Rugby rankings. The Springboks maintained their grip on the world No. 1 ranking after producing a dominant 43-0 ...

Defending champions South Africa will complete a seven-match build-up next year for the 2027 Rugby World Cup by playing Fiji in Australian city Gosford on September 18, it was announced on Friday.