World Cup rewind: All Blacks’ 1987 success
In the first instalment of a World Cup series, SA Rugby magazine looks back at the inaugural tournament in 1987, which was hosted and won by New Zealand.
Marler earns England recall
Harlequins loosehead Joe Marler has been included in England’s 38-man training squad in preparation for the World Cup in Japan.
Erasmus explains overseas additions
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says there are still a few logistical issues to sort out before Frans Steyn can be with the squad full time.
Springboks to mix and match
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says he is mindful of ensuring that each player in the squad gets enough game time in the Rugby Championship before their World Cup campaign.
Watch: All Blacks reveal World Cup jersey
The All Blacks’ official jersey for the World Cup in Japan was unveiled on Monday.
‘Scrum doctor’ to leave All Blacks
Legendary scrum coach Mike Cron is set to leave the All Blacks after the 2019 World Cup.
Two Saffas in France RWC plans
Bernard le Roux and Paul Willemse have been included in a 37-man France squad that will begin preparations for this year’s World Cup.
Samoa, Tonga to lose key players for World Cup
Samoa and Tonga players are allegedly under pressure from their French Top 14 clubs to miss the World Cup in Japan later this year.
Watch: 100 days to the World Cup
World Rugby marks 100 days to go until the 2019 World Cup in Japan.
Handle with care
This year’s World Cup is expected to be one of the most open in years and it could come down to which team best manages the workload of their players leading into the tournament, writes GREGOR PAUL.
