Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Rugby union along with cricket and football are the three most popular ball sports in South Africa. Association Football however remains the most popular sport amongst South Africans but rugby union along with cricket are very popular as opportunities are opened up to all South Africans. The South African national team are currently the world champions after winning the Rugby World Cup 2007 in France, beating defending champions England 15-6. Given South Africa''s history, as with much else in South Africa, the organisation and playing of rugby has been entangled with politics, and racial politics in particular.