The Springboks have returned to the number one spot on World Rugby’s Rankings after their RWC final win over England in Yokohama.

Eddie Jones has slammed the negative coverage given to his team by the British Press after suffering defeat to the Springboks.

World Rugby boss Sir Bill Beaumont labelled the Springboks as deserved winners of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

The Springboks will take the Rugby World Cup trophy to the people with multiple stops on the Champions Tour which starts in Gauteng.

Springbok flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit added a Player of the Year award to his Rugby World Cup medal.

The World Rugby Awards bestowed honours on coach Rassie Erasmus and the Springboks as a team while Pieter Steph du Toit was named player of the year.

Siya Kolisi was at a loss for words trying to describe how lifting the Webb-Ellis trophy felt.

The first Rugby World Cup in Asia draws to a close with South Africa crowned champions and a multitude of records broken in the most impactful and ground-breaking Rugby World Cup in history.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed the Springboks’ Rugby World Cup win as a great moment of inspiration for South Africa.

Makazole Mapimpi has come a long way from Tsholomnqa in the rural Eastern Cape to the Rugby World Cup final in Yokohama.

Way to misread the room, guys: Both Mbuyiseni Ndlozi and Leigh Mathys stirred controversy on Saturday, as the EFF members criticised the Springboks.

Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks had been inspired by the opportunity to bring some light and joy into the daily lives of their fellow countrymen.

Prince Harry shared a laugh and drink with the Springboks as he congratulated them on their Rugby World Cup triumph in Yokohama.

In the age of selfie vids, one from the 2019 Rugby World Cup winners, the Springboks was to be expected.

The Springboks became champions together when they overcame England 32-12 in Yokohama on 2 November 2019 lifting the Rugby World Cup for the third time.

The Springboks won the Rugby World Cup for the third time on Saturday, beating England in the final.

Rassie Erasmus has worked miracles in turning the Springboks around in just 18 months and then masterminding a Rugby World Cup final triumph over England.

The Springboks won the Rugby World Cup with a crushing 32-12, and the moment was only made sweeter by President Cyril Ramaphosa and Prince Harry hugging it out.

One of the Springboks best players this season Makazole Mapimpi scored a crucial first try for South Africa to help them to the World Cup crown.

Springbok wings Makazole Mapimpi and Cheslin Kolbe grabbed a try each as South Africa beat England 32-12 on Saturday to win the Rugby World Cup for the third time.

Handre Pollard says he has been preparing his whole life to take the kick that may win the Rugby World Cup final.

The Springboks are relishing the rare opportunity of playing in a Rugby World Cup final.

Just a week after seeing an All Black fan gain infamy for his Rugby World Cup tattoo a Springbok fan has boldly inked the Webb Ellis trophy into his skin.

The Springboks first met England on their 1906 tour of Great Britain and France, the trip where their famous moniker was coined.

The 2019 Rugby World Cup final is upon us. Here’s what you need to know about the clash between South Africa and England on Saturday.

Either the Springboks or England will top the World Rugby Rankings after the Rugby World Cup final with the victor claiming the spoils.

Veteran winger Ben Smith scored a classy try double as New Zealand beat Wales 40-17 to clinch third spot at the Rugby World Cup on Friday in the perfect send-off for storied coach Steve Hansen.

Os du Randt believes the Springboks can win the Rugby World Cup despite England being favoured for what would be their second crown.

For the Springboks the key to beating England will be to keep Sam Underhill and Tom Curry out of the game as much as possible.

Frans Steyn has been here before but this Rugby World Cup final could not be anymore different than the one 12 years ago.

Whatever happens on Saturday the Springboks Rugby World Cup final against England should be Rassie Erasmus’ final game as coach.

In the immortal words of Jon Bon Jovi the Springboks have got to keep the faith with Faf de Klerk and Willie le Roux as the RWC final isn’t the place to gamble.

New Zealand are hot favourites to beat Wales in the third-place play off of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

These are the 15 men who are tasked with leading South Africa to glory in the World Cup Final on Saturday. It’s a very familiar line-up, we’re pleased to say.

A superb Springbok team try has been nominated for the International Rugby Players (IRP) Try of the Year 2019 at the World Rugby Awards which take place on Sunday in Tokyo.

The Springboks have been boosted by the availability of Cheslin Kolbe ahead of the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday.

He will be joined by Jaco Peyper (South Africa) and Pascal Gaüzère (France) as assistant referees and Marius Jonker (South Africa) as TMO.

The Rugby World Cup final between South Africa and England will be broadcast live on SABC 2.

Rassie Erasmus has identified areas where the Springboks would need to improve if they are to beat England in the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday.

Zwide-born Siya Kolisi is on the brink of history, as he is set to lead the Springboks in the Rugby World Cup final against England.

Eddie Jones says his England team will prepare for the unexpected when they come up against the Springboks in the Rugby World Cup final.

The Springboks beat Wales to book their spot in their third Rugby World Cup final, where England lie await.

Cyril Ramaphosa laid down the gauntlet to Prime Minister Boris Johnson after the Springboks neautralized Wales to book a Rugby World,Cup final against England.

Rewatch the moment when Damien de Allende powered over for a crucial try that helped the Springboks clinch a place in the Rugby World Cup final.

A late Handre Pollard penalty gave South Africa a nailbiting 19-16 victory over Wales in the Rugby World Cup semi-final in Yokohama on Sunday.

The president is confident that the Springboks will make it through to face England in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final.

Eddie Jones offered praise to Steve Hansen after masterminding a stunning England win over the All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup semifinals.

One All Blacks fan has inked his overconfidence into his skin after electing to commemorate another Rugby World Cup triumph before it actually happened.

South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa has reacted to England’s win over the All Blacks, urging the Springboks on in their semi-final against Wales.

England seized the initiative from the All Blacks early on just after staring down the Haka in a unique fashion and would go on to claim a place in the Rugby World Cup final.

Siya Kolisi has some big footsteps to follow as he seeks to bring South Africa a third Rugby World Cup crown.

England produced an outstanding performance to shock defending champions New Zealand 19-7 in a pulsating Rugby World Cup semi-final in Yokohama on Saturday.

Wales’ Josh Adams is tied with South Africa’s Makazole Mapimpi at five tries in the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

Epic encounters between these two proud rugby nations include a historic win on a ground-breaking day and a couple of tight and tense World Cup thrillers.

Handre Pollard knows he has to improve his goal-kicking as he expects nothing but the best from Wales’s Leigh Halfpenny in Sunday’s Rugby World Cup semi-final.

England want to limit the amount of attacking opportunities they give to the dangerous All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup semifinal.

Bryan Habana shares the overall and the South African record for most tries in a Rugby World Cup, which could be surpassed in the current tournament.

Veteran centre Jonathan davies has recovered from injury and is back in the Wales team that will face the Boks on Sunday.

Will the Springboks continue to climb the rankings or will Wales put paid to Rassie Erasmus’ ambition.

New Zealand are hot favourites to beat England in the semi-final of the 2019 Rugby World Cup. But Eddie Jones is a wily old fox.

Rassie Erasmus has opted for the 6-2 bench split, despite losing one of his more versatile backline players to injury.

South Africa face their bogey team of the last few years – Wales – in the second semi-final of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

Jerome Garces will be officiating in a match involving the Springboks for the second time in the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

Sharks winger S’bu Nkosi earns his tenth cap for the Springboks, replacing the injured Cheslin Kolbe in the team to face Wales.

Springboks assistant coach, Mzwandile Stick says the technical team will never resort to spying on their opponents ahead of games.

Wales back rower, Ross Moriarty was yellow-carded during the quarterfinal against France, but says he wo’t change his game against South Africa.

Faf de Klerk has defended the Springboks’ kicking game ahead of the Rugby World Cup semi-final against Wales on Sunday.

France lost to Wales but dominated the first half of their Rugby World Cup quarterfinal before a red card turned the match on its head.

Eddie Jones, coach of England, says all the pressure is on the All Blacks who are chasing a record-breaking third successive Rugby World Cup crown.

Shaun Edwards singled out Cheslin Kolbe as South Africa’s danger man comparing the speedy winger to England’s World Cup winner Jason Robinson.

World Rugby has announced the match officials for the RWC semi-finals at this weekend naming Jerome Garces as referee for the Boks clash with Wales.

Jaco Peyper has French Rugby bosses on his case after posing with Welsh fans for a picture that appeared on social media after their defeat to Wales.

England and the Springboks climb the World Rugby Men’s Rankings to ensure that the top four nations will contest the Rugby World Cup semi-finals.

The Springboks may have beaten Japan in their Rugby World Cup quarterfinal but Rassie Erasmus’ men will need to be more precise in executing their skills against Wales.

TV cameras captured a fan of the Brave Blossoms and a Springbok supporter exchanging jerseys and sharing a hug after the Rugby World Cup quarterfinal.

The Springboks made hard work of putting Japan away in their Rugby World Cup quarterfinals, but managed to grind out a victory to set up a semifinal against Wales.

The Springboks didn’t look too flash in overcoming Japan but Makazole Mapimpi’s brilliant finishing ensured that Rassie Erasmus’ plans to make the semifinals were kept on track.

South Africa shattered Japan’s dreams of reaching the World Cup semi-finals with a pulsating 26-3 victory in Tokyo Sunday to set up a blockbuster last-four clash with Wales.

France saw a Rugby World Cup semifinal evaporate before their eyes after a shocking piece of ill-discipline from lock Sebastien Vahaamahina saw him become the eighth player sent off at RWC 2019.

Michael Cheika has stood down as Australia coach, following the Rugby World Cup quarterfinal exit on Saturday.

Substitute Ross Moriarty snatched a late winner as Wales eliminated 14-man France in a breathless World Cup quarter-final to exorcise the ghosts of their 2011 heartbreak on Sunday.

Springbok fans face a nervous wait to find out if they will be able to watch their team take on Japan in the Rugby World Cup on Sunday.

Will it be Brighton redux? The Springboks and Japan battle for a spot at the 2019 Rugby World Cup semi-finals.

It’s a case of “once bitten, twice shy” for the Springboks, who are desperate to avoid what would be a costly defeat against Japan on Sunday.

England and Australia square off in the first quarterfinal of the 2019 Rugby World Cup on Saturday. Here’s everything you need to know.

Two-time defending champions New Zealand hammered Ireland 46-14 on Saturday to set up a blockbuster Rugby World Cup semi-final against England.

Jean De Villiers was the captain of the Bok team that famously lost to Japan in Brighton, but said a loss to the host nation this weekend wouldn’t be considered one of the most famous upsets of the game.

Wayne Barnes is a referee that the Springboks appear to have a very good working relationship with and they will be happy to have him in charge of their Rugby World Cup quarterfinal.

The coach of Japan doesn’t need the help of the ghosts of Brighton in the 2019 Rugby World Cup quarterfinal against the Springboks in Tokyo.

Wing Jonny May produced a quickfire double and captain Owen Farrell was perfect with the boot as England stormed into the World Cup semi-finals Saturday with a thumping 40-16 win over Australia.

Jack Goodhue insists he will be keeping his mullet and there is a scientific basis for his otherwise inexplicable choice.

The Springboks face Japan in their Rugby World Cup quarterfinal on Sunday and their captain says it isn’t just another game.

If teams cannot be separated after 80 minutes in a Rugby World Cup knockout match, stand by for extra-time, sudden death and then a kicking competition..

Sunday’s Rugby World Cup clash between Japan and South Africa will be the third encounter between the two sides, who have registered one win apiece.

Japan’s jackal Kazuki Himeno wants to upstage the Springboks and says his team have a plan to combat the South African’s physicality.

New Zealand are hot favourites to beat Ireland when the two sides meet in the 2019 Rugby World Cup quarterfinals. But the Irish have a few small inkings of hope.

England and Australia square off in the first quarterfinal of the 2019 Rugby World Cup on Saturday. Here’s everything you need to know.

The Springboks have never missed out on the qualifying for the playoffs at any Rugby World Cup and they stuck to that script in Japan at the 2019 tournament.

Japan wingers Kotaro Matsushima and Kenki Fukuoka have been responsible for the lion’s share of the tries in Brave Blossoms’ historic run, but they prefer to downplay their importance to the team.

The Springboks have named a strong starting XV and subs bench to face Japan in Tokyo on Sunday in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals.