Scotland roll out big guns

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has made 13 changes to his team’s lineup for Sunday’s Pool A encounter against Japan in Yokohama.

SAHRC: We want Etzebeth to play at RWC

The South African Human Rights Commission says it is probing claims that comments by the institution’s legal head, Buang Jones, could cause harm to an investigation into the Eben Etzebeth racism allegations.

Jacques Botes’ Perfect XV

The former Sharks loose forward picks a team of the best he has played with and against.

Quotes of the day: ‘We have 80kg of beef coming Sunday’

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

Ireland coach wields axe for Samoa clash

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has made 11 changes to his starting lineup for their must-win pool clash with Samoa in Fukuoka on Saturday.

Folau offered public apology

Former Wallabies fullback Israel Folau has offered to apologise publicly and agreed to allow Rugby Australia to review his future social media posts before posting, according to new court documents.

Parisse slams decision to call off Italy game

Italy captain Sergio Parisse has hit out at World Rugby over its decision to cancel the Azzurri’s tournament-defining match against the All Blacks on Saturday.

Paul Roos hold record for alumni at RWC

Utility back Damian Willemse’s call-up to the Springbok squad has brought the number of Paul Roos alumni featuring at the 2019 Rugby World Cup up to a record six players.

All Blacks: RWC fixture cancellations a ‘no-brainer’

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says the cancellation of their final World Cup pool match due to typhoon Hagibis was the right decision.

Hagibis rains on RWC parade

Typhoon Hagibis has put a damper on a potentially explosive end to the World Cup pool stage, writes JON CARDINELLI in Kobe.