World Cup

Wales’ Navidi is out of the World Cup

Wales No 8 Josh Navidi has been ruled out of the World Cup because of a hamstring injury.

Cheika: I have to stand by my word

Michael Cheika says he would have loved to stay on as Wallabies coach, but had to be true to his word that he would walk away if the team did not go on to win the World Cup.

Stat Attack: England defence bests Aussie flair

DYLAN JACK looks at where the World Cup quarter-final between England and Australia in Oita on Saturday was won and lost.

Stat Attack: Japan’s style no match for Boks’ power

DYLAN JACK looks at where the World Cup quarter-final between the Springboks and Japan in Tokyo on Sunday was won and lost.

‘We trust our system’

Hear how Rassie Erasmus lauds his team’s excellent defensive organisation despite being under immense pressure in the World Cup quarter-final against Japan on Sunday.

The Boks' Duane Vermeulen against Wales in 2015

Boks close in on Wales in rankings

The Springboks have climbed to fourth in the World Rugby rankings following their 26-3 quarter-final win over Japan on Sunday.

World Rugby probes Peyper photo

World Rugby is investigating after referee Jaco Peyper appeared in a photo with Wales fans seemingly mocking France lock Sebastien Vahaamahina.

Watch: Beast apologises for dangerous tackle

Check out this post-match clip as Beast Mtawarira embraces and apologises to fellow loosehead prop Keita Inagaki for a tackle that got the Bok stalwart a yellow card.

Duane: Wales will demand more of Boks

Duane Vermeulen says that the soaring Springbok lineout must continue its ascent ahead of the World Cup semi-final against Wales. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.