Japan lock’s late hit

Japan lock James Moore escaped punishment for this potentially dangerous shoulder charge against Russia. Should he have been carded?

Watch: Fan cams, atmosphere in Tokyo

SA Rugby magazine’s Jon Cardinelli caught up with some fans and soaked up the atmosphere ahead of the World Cup opener in Tokyo on Friday.

PSDT: ‘Positional shift was difficult in beginning’

Rassie Erasmus and Pieter-Steph du Toit analyse the Springbok player’s remarkable transition from lock to blindside flank.

Boks will be big in Japan

Japan is set to play host to a Rugby World Cup like no other, writes Japan-based journalist RICHARD FREEMAN.

Superbru: World Cup predictions (Round 1)

The SA Rugby magazine team’s Superbru picks for the first round of World Cup fixtures.

Nel starts in Scotland’s RWC opener

Props WP Nel and Allan Dell have been named in Scotland’s lineup to front Ireland in their World Cup opener in Yokohama on Sunday.

Ireland surprise with fullback selection

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has named his starting lineup ahead of Sunday’s crucial World Cup match against Scotland in Yokohama.

Quotes of the day: ‘Jean Kleyn got the jackpot’

A selection of the best quotes from coaches and players at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan on Thursday.

Boks relaxed ahead of big clash

The Springboks appeared to be in fine spirits when assembling for their official team photo on the eve of their highly anticipated clash against the All Blacks in Yokohama.

England bring out big guns for Tonga

Coach Eddie Jones has named a full-strength England lineup to take on Tonga in their World Cup opener in Sapporo on Sunday.