Siya’s serenity and humility in leadership
Mark Keohane writing for IOL Sport and Independent Media Publications. Siya Kolisi’s story makes for a best seller because it allows every child to... Read more
Rugby World Cup 2019: No Springboks in Opta team of the tournament
There were four All Blacks and as many Japan players in the Opta team of the Rugby World Cup, but no world champions.
Rugby World Cup 2019: All change in coaching merry-go-round
Six of the top seven teams in the world rankings will start life with a new coach following the Rugby World Cup.
Emphatic, brutal and simply brilliant Springboks
Rassie Erasmus outsmarted Eddie Jones and his Springboks outplayed England. It was emphatic, it was brutal and it was simply brilliant, writes Mark Keohane... Read more
Rugby World Cup 2019: Ex-England international Pietersen among those to hail victorious Springboks
He might have played internationally for England, but Kevin Pietersen was among those to laud South Africa's Rugby World Cup final victory.
The pure brilliance of Springbok Rugby
Siya Kolisi, in his 50th match became the first black Springbok captain to lift the Web Ellis trophy. Lukhanyo Am and Makazole Mapimpi, two... Read more
Rugby World Cup 2019: We weren’t good enough – Jones
Eddie Jones felt England were never really able to get into the game as "magnificent" South Africa dominated the World Cup final.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Kolisi says RWC win shows South Africa can ‘achieve anything if we work together’
After leading South Africa to victory in the Rugby World Cup final, Siya Kolisi highlighted the impact the win could have on his nation.
Rugby World Cup 2019: England 12-32 South Africa
South Africa dominated England to match New Zealand's tally of lifting the Webb Ellis Cup for a third time.
Rugby World Cup 2019: South Africa make history by doing the double
No team has ever won the Rugby Championship, or its previous incarnation the Tri Nations, and the World Cup in the same year until... Read more
Rugby World Cup 2019: South Africa stars lead the way in Player of the Year nominations
Pieter-Steph du Toit, Cheslin Kolbe and Tom Curry represent World Cup finalists South Africa and England in the Player of the Year list.
Rugby World Cup 2019: England v South Africa
South Africa hope to harness a Rugby World Cup triumph by bringing the country together, but a strong England stand in their way.
Rugby World Cup 2019: The Breakdown – A statistical look at England v South Africa
With the help of Opta data, we look at the key numbers ahead of England against South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Can Rugby Championship winners South Africa make history by doing the double?
No team has ever won the Rugby Championship, or its previous incarnation the Tri Nations, and the World Cup in the same year.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Jones urges England to take final to South Africa
England must show no fear in the Rugby World Cup final, says Eddie Jones, who has backed his side to take the game to... Read more
Rugby World Cup 2019: Semi-finalists and Japan in team, coach awards nominations
All of the Rugby World Cup semi-finalists and Japan have been represented in World Rugby's nominations for the 2019 team and coach awards.