World Cup

Best leads strong Ireland

Rory Best is one of a number of senior players to return to Ireland’s starting lineup to face England in a World Cup warm-up at Twickenham on Saturday.

Throwback Thursday: De Beer’s penalty at ’99 RWC

Relive Springbok flyhalf Jannie de Beer’s clutch penalty in the last minute of the 1999 World Cup semi-final against the Wallabies to send the game into extra time.

Watch: Georgia’s World Cup bootcamp

Georgia have travelled to an army base for a bootcamp as part of their preparations ahead of the World Cup in Japan.

North try sparks World Rugby law change

World Rugby has announced a change in the law regarding replacements following George North’s try in Wales’ win against England last Saturday.

Watch: Bok captains on RWC chances

Corne Krige, Jean de Villiers and John Smit discuss the Springboks’ chances at the World Cup in Japan.

Willemse won’t be affected by RWC snub

Western Province coach John Dobson says flyhalf Damian Willemse still has hopes of making it into the Springboks’ 31-man squad for the World Cup. DYLAN JACK reports.

Boks must beware of World Cup Blacklash

The All Blacks will have a point to prove at the World Cup after a disappointing Rugby Championship campaign as well as a drop down the rankings, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Coetzee opens up about untimely injury

Springbok loose forward Marcell Coetzee says the biggest challenge he faces after missing out on World Cup selection due to injury is accepting his reality.