The 2023 Rugby World Cup hosted by France gets underway on Friday, 8 September 2023.

Retired Wales referee Nigel Owens has explained why he declined an offer to join the Springboks coaching team for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Frans Steyn faces a challenging race against time to earn World Cup consideration after his knee injury has proved to be more serious than initially thought.

The Springboks wanted the legendary referee to join their coaching set-up ahead of their World Cup defence later this year.

Rugby Rassie Erasmus says that despite going into the 2023 Rugby World Cup as defending champions, the Springboks are still underdogs.

Rassie Erasmus has suggested that Nigel Owens could commit to working with the Springboks within the next week.

Ruben van Heerden is hoping to secure a long-term move to the Stormers after helping the franchise out in a bind.

Ireland are the undisputed number one Test rugby team in the world right now but rankings and esteem don’t win Rugby World Cups.

It’s not certain how long Frans Steyn may be ruled out of action, with more details on his knee injury only likely to be learned in a few days.

The Springbok coaches will be anxiously awaiting news on the recovery timeline for Frans Steyn after he underwent surgery

Springbok assistant coach Felix Jones will part ways with the team at the end of the 2023 season, having opted to link up with England.

Rassie Erasmus has provided some unique into why the Springboks are looking to add a so-called ‘law expert’ to the management team.

Director of rugby Rassie Erasmus believes the Springboks are at least 70% better prepared to defend their Rugby World Cup title.

Check out this special behind-the-scenes video as Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus chats to the players about the 2023 season.

There are plans being put in place to reduce the pressure on the on-field referees at the World Cup in France.

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth had a cute little ‘date night’ on the Springbok lock’s engagement anniversary with Anlia.

Although the Springboks will face a ‘pool of death’ at the World Cup, former coach Nick Mallett believes they can defend their title.

How much of a rugby fanatic are you? Answer these 5 simple rugby multiple choice questions and stand the chance of winning R1 000 in cash!

Vincent Koch said Springbok team-mate Eben Etzebeth helped convince him to return home and join the Sharks.

Answer these 3 simple rugby questions and you could be in the stadium watching the Springboks take on the All Blacks later this year!

Steve Hansen has brought Six Nations Grand Slam champions — Ireland — down a peg by likening them to chokers when it comes to the World Cup.

Defending champions, the Springboks, are only fourth favourites to win this year’s Rugby World Cup title, according to the latest odds.

Both France and Ireland have made big statements as they plot to take the World Cup title off the Springboks later this year.

The 2023 Six Nations wrapped up on Saturday with Ireland completing a Grand Slam after beating England in Dublin.

Eben Etzebeth is one of the players who has openly acknowledged a big challenge awaits the Springboks at this year’s World Cup.