From the mag: Once in a lifetime

Japan enjoyed a fairytale World Cup campaign at their home tournament, qualifying for the playoffs for the first time, writes RICHARD FREEMAN.

11-year-old Australian banned for being too big

The Sydney Rugby Junior Union prevented an 11-year-old Australian from playing in a sevens tournament in New South Wales due to his size.

‘One of the toughest years of my life’

Former All Blacks wing Nehe Milner-Skudder has opened up about the mental challenges he has had to endure during his injury-plagued career.

Rugby Australia boss apologises to World Rugby

Rugby Australia CEO Raelene Castle has sent an apology to World Rugby regarding the behaviour of former coach Michael Cheika and other members of the Wallabies camp during the World Cup in Japan.

Jones gets Glasgow backing

Glasgow Warriors assistant coach Petrus du Plessis has backed Huw Jones to stay at the club after the centre was linked with a return to the Stormers.

Folau raises compensation claim

Israel Folau has increased his demands over his sacking to A$14 million after claiming he could have captained the Wallabies during the 2019 World Cup.

Hendrikse relishing opportunity with SA U19s

Sharks and Junior Springbok scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse is relishing the opportunity to play for his country for a second time in 2019 during the U19 tour to Georgia.

Another injury blow for Wales

Cardiff Blues centre Willis Halaholo’s dreams of making his Wales debut this weekend were dashed after being ruled out with a long-term knee injury.

Watch: Teen sensation who’s headed for France

Check out the highlights reel of giant 18-year-old lock Jason Nel, who signed a contract with French club Perpignan.

‘Nobody wants poisoned All Blacks job’

Former England international Ben Kay has labelled the All Blacks head coaching role as a ‘poisoned chalice’.