World Cup

Wales relinquish No 1 spot to All Blacks

The All Blacks have regained the No 1 spot in the World Rugby rankings after Wales dropped to fourth following a defeat by Ireland on Saturday.

World Rugby rejects Jones’ bold call

England coach Eddie Jones has been blocked from using all 31 squad members in their World Cup warm-up against Italy on Friday.

Hansen unfazed by All Blacks ‘cheats’ label

Steve Hansen has shrugged off criticism from former England flyhalf Stuart Barnes describing the All Blacks as cynical cheats in a newspaper column.

Wallabies veteran confirms impending retirement

Wallabies prop Sekope Keou has announced that he will retire from Test rugby following the World Cup in Japan later this year.

Boks get down to business in Japan

Bok coach Rassie Erasmus says they will have the utmost respect for Japan as they prepare for Friday’s final World Cup warm-up game.

Several surprises in Wales’ RWC squad

Coach Warren Gatland has opted for an 18-13 forwards-to-backs split in Wales’ World Cup squad to travel to Japan.

Paper Talk: Etzebeth reported to NPA, Kwagga to sit out warm-up

A round up of what some of South Africa’s leading Sunday papers are saying, including an update on Eben Etzebeth’s controversial night out in Langebaan.

Brits to provide surprise positional cover

Bok coach Rassie Erasmus is considering utilising hooker Schalk Brits as an option at No 8 if the need to rest other loose-forwards arises during the pool stage at the World Cup.