Eager England right at home in Japan as they prepare to step up Rugby World Cup preparations
After a school visit and spending time at the beach, England are ready to focus on their Rugby World Cup Pool C opener against... Read more
Cheika subjected to ‘crazy’ threats over Folau stance
Michael Cheika was threatened in the street and at games after overlooking Israel Folau before he was sacked.
The stars are aligning for the Springboks, as they did in 2007
Mark Keohane, writing for Independent Media, believes everything is starting to point to a Springboks World Cup triumph in Japan, 12 years after the... Read more
Chester’s legacy lives on through wife Maria
Chester Williams will get a colossal send-off at Newlands on Saturday, but there couldn’t have been a more applicable and poignant celebration of the... Read more
The myth of All Blacks Polynesian player poaching
Mark Keohane, in his IOL Rugby World Cup watch, rubbishes the belief that the All Blacks are the big poaches of Polynesian talent. The... Read more
England handed Launchbury, Slade fitness boosts ahead of Rugby World Cup opener
Joe Launchbury and Henry Slade will be able to play in England's Rugby World Cup opener against Tonga, Steve Borthwick has confirmed.
Chester Williams – Leaving a legacy of greatness
CAPE TOWN – “Great dad, great husband, great son, great friend and great rugby player.” This was Chester Williams’s response with that characteristic big... Read more
Brive stun Top 14 runners-up Clermont in milestone derby as Toulouse get off the mark
Clermont Auvergne suffered a derby defeat to Top 14 new boys Brive as defending champions Toulouse earned their first win of the season.
Springboks prop Nyakane expected to be fit for World Cup opener
A knee sprain sustained in South Africa's win over Japan on Friday will not stop Trevor Nyakane being ready for the Rugby World Cup.
Bordeaux, Lyon stay perfect in Top 14
The top two in the Top 14 both triumphed on Saturday, with Bordeaux-Begles and Lyon improving to three wins from three this season.
Cheetahs hold on for sixth Currie Cup
The Lions almost repeated August's Currie Cup fightback against the Cheetahs in Saturday's final, falling short as their opponents held on.
Ireland 19-10 Wales: Best in victorious send-off in Rugby World Cup warm-up
Wales avoided a repeat of 2015's pre-Rugby World Cup injury problems as Ireland won 19-10 in Dublin on Saturday to take the No.1 ranking.
Australia 34-15 Samoa: Wallabies avoid pre-Rugby World Cup injury scares
Michael Cheika's Wallabies head into the Rugby World Cup with no new injury concerns after getting through unscathed against Samoa.
England’s Mako Vunipola to miss at least two World Cup games
Eddie Jones does not expect to have Mako Vunipola available until England face Argentina or France in the Rugby World Cup pool stage.
Hansen explains decision for All Blacks to finish Tonga thrashing with 14 men
With New Zealand leading Tonga 92-0, Steve Hansen opted to save Ryan Crotty and play the last 15 minutes a man light.
New Zealand 92-7 Tonga: All Blacks fall short of century in pre-World Cup annihilation
The All Blacks fell just short of 100 points in a merciless display in Hamilton, where New Zealand scored 14 tries on Saturday.
