‘Boks bashed the sh*t out of us’

A selection of the best quotes from players, coaches and referees at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan over the weekend.

SBW linked to league coaching role

The SA Rugby magazine team rounds up some of the interesting news snippets making headlines around the world.

Wales’ Navidi is out of the World Cup

Wales No 8 Josh Navidi has been ruled out of the World Cup because of a hamstring injury.

Recap: Your weekend in rugby

A look back at some of the biggest stories in the world of rugby over the past weekend. Catch up with the news here.

Boks close in on Wales in rankings

The Springboks have climbed to fourth in the World Rugby rankings following their 26-3 quarter-final win over Japan on Sunday.

Duane: Wales will demand more of Boks

Duane Vermeulen says that the soaring Springbok lineout must continue its ascent ahead of the World Cup semi-final against Wales. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.

Rassie: Boks must sharpen up

Rassie Erasmus believes that the Springboks’ only problem at present is a lack of consistency, reports JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo.

Cheika: I knew from the final whistle

Michael Cheika says he knew in the immediate aftermath of Australia’s quarter-final defeat to England that he would quit as Wallabies coach.

Consultancy role for Lambie at the Sharks

Former Springbok Pat Lambie is set to serve as a kicking consultant at the Sharks.

‘Heartbroken’ Schmidt praises ABs

Departing coach Joe Schmidt says that Ireland’s failure to make the All Blacks work for their points was his side’s undoing following their 46-14 quarter-final defeat in Tokyo.