Even though the Springboks bowed out in heroic, agonising circumstances to the All Blacks in the World Cup semi-final last weekend, their 2007 World Cup winning backrow, Bobby Skinstad, says…
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Five talking points from the World Cup semi-finals
After New Zealand and Australia booked their places in the 2015 World Cup final, we reflect on the semi-final action
World Cup 2015: Argentina 15-29 Australia
Argentina‘s dream of reaching a World Cup final for the first time was left in tatters by a terrific performance from Australia, who can now look forward to their fourth…
World Cup 2015: South Africa 18-20 New Zealand
What's hot and what's not from the World Cup semi-final between New Zealand and South Africa at Twickenham
Could a second-string World Cup knockout tournament work?
There is still have a problem with the World Cup – and it’s the lack of a second string knockout tournament. How about introducing a plate/bowl tournament for the 3rd…
For the Northern Hemisphere, it’s been a tournament of what-ifs
By Will Macpherson Bear with me here: I have never seen my Facebook newsfeed look quite like it. First, the evening of Saturday October 3: England go out of the…
South Africa vs New Zealand: An epic rivalry
New Zealand v South Africa is one of the biggest rivalries in rugby. Here is a look at the upcoming heavyweight clash
Life in the fast lane – the wings with wow-factor
The forecast is dry again for this Sunday, when Argentina and Australia meet in their World Cup semi-final at Twickenham. Let’s hope it stays that way, as both these teams…
Four talking points from the World Cup quarter-finals
What are the big issues arising from the weekend's World Cup quarter-finals?
Scotland v Australia: Five things we learnt
Scotland went out of the World Cup in heartbreaking fashion, but a late controversial Bernard Foley penalty sent the Wallabies through. We take a look at the inside track