Samoa: The Group A outsiders

As part of SA Rugby magazine’s in-depth World Cup preview, we take a look at the captain, the coach and the key players of Group A outsiders Samoa.

Kearns: Hodge citing embarrassing for World Rugby

Double World Cup-winner Phil Kearns has slammed World Rugby’s decision to cite Wallabies wing Reece Hodge following his controversial tackle on Fijian flanker Peceli Yato.

South Africa crowned Oktoberfest7s champions

Siviwe Soyizwapi’s converted try at the death enabled the Blitzboks to beat Fiji 12-10 in the final of the Oktoberfest7s in Munich on Sunday.

RWC Highlights: England vs Tonga

England claimed a 35-3 bonus-point win over Tonga in their Rugby World Cup Pool C clash.

Watch: Controversial officiating in Bok game

There was plenty of reaction following the Boks’ loss to the All Blacks on Saturday about the standard of officiating from referee Jerome Garces. Here are just some of the clips.

World Rugby amends HIA law

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen approved of World Rugby’s decision to amend their HIA law after confusion around flank Sam Cane in the win over the Springboks.

‘Mo’unga’s tackle was a match-winner’

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says that Richie Mo’unga’s try-saving tackle on Cheslin Kolbe played a big part in their victory over the Springboks.

‘They’ll be shi***ng themselves’

Watch this hilarious one-liner from former All Blacks coach Graham Henry when asked how the players might be feeling ahead of their World Cup debuts.

RWC Highlights: Ireland vs Scotland

Ireland made a big statement by dismantling Scotland 27-3 in their Pool A opener.

RWC Highlights: Italy vs Namibia

Check out the highlights as Italy claimed a 47-22 bonus-point victory over Namibia in their Pool B clash.