World Cup

RECAP: Japan vs Springboks

Follow the live action as the Springboks take on Japan at the Kumagaya Stadium in their final Rugby World Cup warm-up match.

Pocock confirms Test retirement

David Pocock has announced that he will be bringing an end to his 11-year Wallabies career by retiring from Test rugby after the World Cup.

Watch: Joost vs Lomu in ’95

Springbok scrumhalf Joost van der Westhuizen had a spectacular duel with All Blacks wing Jonah Lomu during the 1995 World Cup final.

Wales near full strength against Ireland

Alun Wyn Jones has returned to the starting lineup to lead Wales in their final World Cup warm-up against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.

‘Boks must stay on their toes’

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says he is expecting Japan to play a high-tempo game when they face the World Cup hosts in their final warm-up on Friday.

Throwback Thursday: Japan upset the Springboks

Ahead of the World Cup warm-up between Japan and the Springboks, take a look back at the 2015 World Cup pool match between the two sides in Brighton.

All Blacks pick Barrett at 10, Smith at fullback

Beauden Barrett will move back to flyhalf in the All Blacks starting lineup to face Tonga in their final World Cup warm-up in Hamilton on Saturday.

World Cup warm-up teams

All the teams from the final round of World Cup warm-ups taking place this weekend.

Bok revenge hinges on breakdown success

The Springbok forwards must set the tone at the collisions and breakdowns in the World Cup warm-up match against Japan in Saitama on Friday, writes JON CARDINELLI.