The Springboks and RWC quarter-finals down the years
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 this year.

Experience will be key for Imbokodo – Mpupha
The experience of having played at this stadium and in this tournament will have a huge influence in the Springbok Women's Sevens squad's ability to adapt to the challenges of the Rugby Africa Women's Sevens tournament this weekend.

Smith aims to complete Toyota Cheetahs reign on high note
Toyota Cheetahs coach Franco Smith will look to sign off his spell in Bloemfontein on a high note on Friday in the Guinness PRO14 against Munster, while the Isuzu Southern Kings have emphasised rounding off their chances when they meet Ulster in PE on Saturday.

Super-typhoon may decide Springbok playoff opponents
The Springboks woke to blue skies and warm temperatures in Kobe on Thursday but a “super-typhoon” named Hagibis may end up deciding their quarter-final opponents once it makes landfall on Japan on Saturday.

Springbok Women's Sevens keen to make their mark in Tunisia
The Springbok Women's Sevens will arrive in Tunisia tomorrow for the Rugby Africa Women's Sevens tournament knowing that they can overcome an important hurdle on their way back to the HSBC World Rugby Women's Sevens Series with a top two finish.

Cobus Reinach unaware of smashed RWC record
Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach was unaware of the Rugby World Cup record he smashed on Tuesday evening in the Springboks’ comprehensive 66-7 Pool B victory over Canada in Kobe, until he was informed about the feat in the Bok change room.

Rhyno Smith: Cheetahs believe they can win Guinness PRO14
It may be a bold statement to make in round three of the Guinness PRO14 Rugby, but Toyota Cheetahs star fullback Rhyno Smith believes that his side have the ability to win the championship this season, something they have never done before.

Match stats: Boks crush Canada to progress to RWC quarters
All the stats from the Springboks' 66-7 victory over Canada in their final Pool B match in Kobe on Tuesday, which guaranteed the South Africans a seventh successive spot in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.

Philip Snyman announces his retirement from rugby
Springbok Sevens captain Philip Snyman has announced his retirement from all rugby following a career-ending back injury.

Springboks outclass Canada to book RWC quarter-final spot
The Springboks produced an effective all-round performance in their final Rugby World Cup pool match against Canada at the Kobe Misaki Stadium in Kobe City on Tuesday for a rewarding 66-7 victory and a place in the quarter-finals of the international showpiece.