Former players reflect on Nelson Mandela's inspirational role in South Africa's first Rugby World Cup triumph 30 years ago.

A World Cup final in the new South Africa, in the South Africa of a free Nelson Mandela, felt like a fresh beginning. It felt like the end of apartheid in the last area to surrender – rugby.

The Springboks and All Blacks will go head-to-head in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final, with each team chasing a record fourth title.

Coming into the Rugby Africa Cup as defending champions, the Sables dispatched Morocco 43-8 in the quarterfinals last week.

South Africa won the 1995 Rugby World Cup in dramatic fashion on home soil, beating rivals New Zealand 15-12 in extra time.

The 1995 World Cup in South Africa changed the outlook of the tournament forever. It was the first time the tournament attracted global attention with Nelson Mandela wearing the Springbok shirt ...

South Africa’s four Rugby World Cup triumphs — 1995, 2007, 2019 and 2023 — have produced some of the greatest players and moments in the sport’s history. From Pienaar and Mandela’s unity in ’95 to ...

Gqeberha’s hospitality scene came alive this past weekend as the Springboks delivered a 45-0 win over Italy — and a major win ...

ZURICH, Switzerland -- A triumphant Nelson Mandela was draped in his national flag, while back home bells tolled and crowds sang in the streets. The World Cup, finally, is headed to South Africa.

Cheslin Kolbe said the 1995 Rugby World Cup team laid the foundation for current Springboks to take the country to new heights.

The Zimbabwe Sables are just one victory away from booking their place at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia after a thrilling 29-23 semi-final win over ...