Beaumont: World Rugby ‘pleased’ with refereeing

World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont believes the standard of refereeing at the World Cup in Japan has improved as the tournament progressed.

Barnes to ref Boks’ quarter-final

Wayne Barnes has been appointed as the match-day referee for the World Cup quarter-final between hosts Japan and the Springboks in Tokyo on Sunday.

Scotland in hot water over World Cup comments

The Scotland Rugby Union has been reported to a disputes committee for comments about their World Cup match against Japan.

Smith hands Cheetahs reins to Fourie

Franco Smith will officially hand over control of the high-flying Cheetahs to Hawies Fourie as he departs the franchise to join Italy at the end of November.

Etzebeth breaks his silence

Eben Etzebeth insists in court documents that he did not have a firearm in his possession and was not involved in assaulting anyone during the alleged Langebaan incident.

World Cup over for banned Aki

Ireland centre Bundee Aki has been handed a three-match ban which essentially rules him out of the remainder of the World Cup.

Etzebeth to take SAHRC to court

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth has turned to the High Court in a bid to prevent an alleged racist assault case from going to the Equality Court.

‘The Brighton loss has been erased’

Rassie Erasmus on Japan’s progression to the quarter-finals, their strengths as a cohesive unit and how conditions might affect the contest on Sunday.

Ireland ready for All Blacks challenge

Flyhalf Johnny Sexton says Ireland are ready to peak in their quarter-final against the All Blacks in Tokyo in Saturday.

Hansen: All Blacks happy to avoid Japan

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has paid Japan the ultimate compliment by saying they were happy to avoid the Brave Blossoms in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.