World Cup

Kolbe, Savea share emotional moment

Wing Cheslin Kolbe and flank Ardie Savea showed great camaraderie, embracing after the All Blacks’ 23-13 win over the Springboks in Yokohama on Saturday.

Erasmus: ABs showed great discipline

Hear the reactions of the Springbok coach and captain, as well as their counterparts, following the Pool B opener in Yokohama.

In pictures: Boks vs All Blacks

Check out some of the pictures from the Boks’ 23-13 Pool B World Cup loss to the All Blacks in Yokohama on Saturday.

Boks sweat on Nyakane

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that the calf injury sustained by prop Trevor Nyakane in the match against the All Blacks is serious. JON CARDINELLI in Yokohama reports.

Highlights: All Blacks vs Boks

The All Blacks used their counter-attacking play to devastating effect in a 23-13 victory against the Springboks on Saturday.

Watch: Fan cams, match buildup in Yokohama

SA Rugby magazine’s Jon Cardinelli caught up with some fans and soaked up the atmosphere ahead of the Boks’ World Cup opener in Yokohama on Saturday.

France hold off Argentina in Tokyo thriller

Camille Lopez slotted a late drop goal as France clinched a riveting 23-21 win against Argentina in their Pool C opener in Tokyo on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Highlights: Australia vs Fiji

Australia were made to work hard for their 39-21 victory against Fiji in their opening World Cup clash on Saturday.

Yokohama showdown will provide World Cup answers

The biggest clash of the pool stage will reveal whether the Springboks or the All Blacks are early favourites for the World Cup title, writes JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo.