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South Africa has world-class stadiums, yet we haven't hosted a Rugby World Cup since 1995. | Leighton Koopman IOL
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Changing room gaffes and iPhone TMO farce: Why hasn't South Africa hosted the Rugby World Cup since 1995?

After a changing room camera blunder and TMO phone chaos marred the Perth Test, the farcical scenes raise a serious question: why is South Africa still overlooked as a Rugby…

  • John Goliath
2 min read
The Springboks and All Blacks face off at Baltimore's M&T Bank Stadium as rugby expands its footprint into the US. | AFP
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Beyond the tradition: How the US market holds the key to rugby’s financial future

While fans may lament playing the Springboks vs All Blacks decider in the US, World Rugby’s commercial drive targets the lucrative American market ahead of RWC 2031.

  • Morgan Bolton
6 min read
Springbok lock Lood de Jager has detailed the fine technical nuances of set-piece play and his road back to health as he targets the 2027 World Cup in Australia. | Backpagepix
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Lood de Jager reflects on injury nightmare, set-piece detail and 2027 World Cup ambition

Springbok lock Lood de Jager discusses set-piece demands, overcoming serious health scares, and his determination to push for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

  • Morgan Bolton
6 min read