Simon Borchardt

Simon Borchardt

Scotland survive Samoa scare

Scotland qualified for the World Cup quarter-finals with a thrilling 36-33 win against Samoa at St James' Park on Saturday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.

Woodcock out of World Cup

All Blacks prop Tony Woodcock will miss the rest of the World Cup after suffering a hamstring injury against Tonga.

Ireland feel the Payne

Ireland centre Jared Payne has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup due to a fractured foot.

Province crush Kings

Western Province scored six tries to beat the EP Kings 45-14 at Newlands on Friday night.

World Cup Daily (Episode 27)

Siale Piatau on the history of the Tongan cultural challenge, the Sipi Tau, which will face off against the New Zealand haka on Friday night.

SA-born lock must soar for Italy

Italy's stand-in captain Quintin Geldenhuys will have a crucial role to play in the lineouts against Romania at Sandy Park on Sunday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.