Simon Borchardt

Simon Borchardt

Ireland hold off spirited Scots

Ireland claimed an unconvincing 28-22 win against Scotland in their World Cup warm-up match in Dublin on Saturday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.

World XV whack Japan

Bakkies Botha captained the World XV to a 45-20 win against Japan in Tokyo on Saturday.

‘Boks must make big step up’

Springbok captain Victor Matfield has called for an improvement in all facets of play for the return match against Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday.

Men In Black Safety Defenders

Air New Zealand recruited Richie McCaw, Dan Carter, Israel Dagg and several other All Blacks to serve as Men In Black agents in their new flight safety video.