Latest World Cup News
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Kirchner gets Bok call-up
1 Oct 2011
Bulls fullback Zane Kirchner will replace injured Frans Steyn at the World Cup. Read more
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Boks will miss ‘The Mule’
1 Oct 2011
JON CARDINELLI writes that Frans Steyn’s tournament-ending injury will impact on the Springboks’ game plan as well as the composition of the match 22. Read more
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Ashton breaks Scottish hearts
1 Oct 2011
Chris Ashton scored a late try to give England a 16-12 win against Scotland in Auckland. Read more
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Tonga stun France
1 Oct 2011
Tonga picked up a shock 19-14 win over France, but it wasn’t enough for a quarter-final qualifying spot in Pool A. Read more
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Early Aussie blitz blows away Bears
1 Oct 2011
Australia scored the four-try bonus point within 15 minutes to crush Russia 68-22. Read more
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Frans blow for Boks
1 Oct 2011
Frans Steyn has sustained a serious shoulder injury and will play no further part in the Springboks’ World Cup campaign. Read more
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Carter and McCaw crocked again
1 Oct 2011
Richie McCaw is out of Sunday’s Test against Canada but the word is Dan Carter could be out of the World Cup. Read more
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Pool D latest – Williams off the hook
1 Oct 2011
Keo.co.za brings you the latest news form Pool D. Read more
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Samoa bring Boks back to earth
30 Sep 2011
RYAN VREDE watched Samoa give the Springboks a reality check despite going down 13-5 at the North Habour Stadium. Read more
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PdV: Bruising clash a boost
30 Sep 2011
Peter de Villiers says that Friday’s clash served as ideal preparation for the quarter-finals but doubts the Wallabies or All Blacks will be as physical as Samoa. Read more
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Finishing failings nearly floor Boks
30 Sep 2011
JON CARDINELLI writes the Springboks played with power and purpose but struggled to translate territorial and set-piece dominance into points. Read more
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Boks refute criticism of attack
30 Sep 2011
The Springboks maintain that their attacking impotency isn’t a cause for concern. Read more
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Boks: Tale of the tape
30 Sep 2011
Keo.co.za does a statistical preview of the Springboks’ clash with Samoa and inspects trends relevant to both sides courtesy of ruckingoodstats.com. Read more
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Pool A latest – Mils closer to century
30 Sep 2011
Keo.co.za brings you the latest news from Pool A. Read more
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Pool C latest – O’Gara retained at 10
30 Sep 2011
Keo.co.za brings you the latest news from Pool C. Read more
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The buck stops here
29 Sep 2011
MARK KEOHANE, writing in Business Day Sport Monthly, says Springbok rugby must never again lurch from one World Cup campaign to another. It must become a results-driven business with expectation and accountability. Read more
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Boks: Intense study of refs crucial
29 Sep 2011
Gary Gold says notable differences in interpretations between the northern and southern hemisphere referees has made detailed analysis critical to World Cup success. Read more
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‘All Blacks are still favourites’
29 Sep 2011
Bryan Habana has challenged the popular perception that the Springboks are the team to beat at this World Cup. Read more
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Waikato’s wonder and woe
29 Sep 2011
JON CARDINELLI writes that his experience of Waikato’s breathtaking natural phenomena and charming culture has been slightly marred by the anal-retentiveness of the New Zealand authorities. Read more
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Pool C latest – Samo wings it for Wallabies
29 Sep 2011
Keo.co.za brings you the latest World Cup news from Pool C. Read more