World Cup

Habana to set London alight

Bryan Habana’s anticipation and finishing will come to the fore when the Springboks face a weakened USA side at the Olympic Stadium on Wednesday, writes JON CARDINELLI in London.

Nonu back, McCaw out

Ma’a Nonu will return to the starting lineup for his 100th Test appearance when the All Blacks take on Tonga at St James’ Park on Friday.

Boks brace for American rush

The Springboks have made some adjustments to their attack ahead of their final pool match against the USA, reports JON CARDINELLI in London.

Fiji finish with a flourish

Wing Nemani Nadolo scored 17 points in Fiji’s 47-15 win against Uruguay in Milton Keynes on Tuesday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Romania fightback floors Canada

Captain Mihai Macovei scored a brace of tries as Romania overturned a 15-point deficit to beat Canada 17-15 in Leicester on Tuesday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Namibia face teen threat

Scrumhalf Vasil Lobzhanidze could be a deciding factor when Georgia play Namibia in Gloucester on Wednesday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.

Hooper cops one-week ban

Wallabies flanker Michael Hooper will miss Saturday's encounter with Wales after admitting to an act of foul play committed against England this past weekend.

New-look England to face Uruguay

George Ford returns at flyhalf in one of eight changes to England’s starting lineup for Saturday’s match against Uruguay in Manchester.

Why Wallabies are new scrum threat

Former Argentina hooker Mario Ledesma has been credited with the Wallabies’ remarkable transformation at the scrum.