Recap: Your weekend in rugby
A look back at some of the biggest stories that happened in the world of rugby over the past weekend. Catch up with the news here.
World Cup teams (Round 3)
All the lineups from the third round of World Cup matches in Japan.
‘Both Boks and Italy will be desperate’
Matt Proudfoot discusses Italy’s smart forward approach, why both teams will be desperate on Friday and the Boks’ adaptation at the breakdown.
‘Italy forward challenge on par with All Blacks’
Assistant coach Matt Proudfoot says the Italy pack will push the Springboks to the limit in what will be a knockout game in Shizuoka. JON CARDINELLI in Omaezaki reports.
Kriel back in Boks selection frame
The Springboks hope to have a fully-fit squad available for Friday’s World Cup match against Italy after a positive update around Jesse Kriel’s fitness.
All Blacks shuffle team for Canada clash
Sonny Bill Williams and Rieko Ioane will start in a rejigged All Blacks team to face Canada in Oita on Wednesday.
Cheika: I don’t know the rules anymore
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika says referees look ‘spooked’ and are becoming ‘ultra cautious’ due to the pressure put on them by administrators.
Watch: Kerevi’s controversial penalty
Was referee Romain Poite correct to penalise Samu Kerevi for this carry against Wales flyhalf Rhys Patchell in the World Cup clash on Sunday?
Cheika gripes after narrow loss
What do you make of this tetchy post-match interview with Wallabies coach Michael Cheika, who hinted at his unhappiness over the officiating?
Wales hold on for crucial win
Wales staved off a rousing fightback from Australia to claim a vital 29-25 victory in Tokyo on Sunday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
