Japan’s victory sends England to playoffs
Japan survived a ferocious fightback by 14-man Samoa in Toulouse on Thursday, tightening their grip on second place in World Cup Pool D and ensuring leaders England would reach the quarter-finals.
URC giants winging it for club and country
Duhan van der Merwe against Mack Hansen is shaping as one of the big individual matchups when Scotland play Ireland at the Rugby World Cup.
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Boks muscle up for forceful Tonga
Jacques Nienaber said that his team selection for the World Cup clash against Tonga was based around wanting the Springboks to physically match the Pacific Islanders.
Pollard returns as Boks rest Bongi
Handre Pollard will make his return from a calf injury for the Springboks in the number 10 jersey against Tonga in Marseille on Sunday.
All Blacks bulk up for Italian job
The All Blacks have recalled Shannon Frizell in one of nine changes to their Ardie Savea-captained lineup to face Italy in a crucial World Cup pool clash in Lyon on Friday.
Garbisi back at 10 against All Blacks
Paolo Garbsi will shift from the centres to flyhalf as Italy named a strong starting lineup for their Pool A clash against New Zealand in Lyon on Friday.
World Cup rewind: When Tonga nearly shocked Boks
The bounce of the ball was all that prevented Tonga from causing a major upset when they last faced the Springboks at the 2007 World Cup.
Italian Kiwis mulling Haka ‘challenge’
Lining up against the All Blacks in Lyon on Friday will be a special occasion for Italy forwards Toa Halafihi and Hame Faiva.
All Blacks regret SA’s Super Rugby exit
Forwards coach Jason Ryan says the All Blacks have suffered for the exit of tough South African packs from Super Rugby.
