Ruthless All Blacks compound Canada’s misery

Beauden, Jordie and Scott Barrett all scored as the All Blacks cruised to a one-sided 63-0 victory over Canada at the Oita Stadium on Wednesday.

Barrett: Rising to the Challenge

Whether at flyhalf or fullback, Beauden Barrett plays an integral role for the All Blacks, writes MARC HINTON in the latest issue of SA Rugby Magazine.

Former coach: TMO interference is tedious

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

Rassie: Players must set the tone

Coach Rassie Erasmus says the Bok players have to be at their best to get the desired result against Italy in Shizuoka on Friday because it will be a defining Test.

All Blacks star to wear protective goggles

All Blacks flank Ardie Savea will wear protective goggles in their next Rugby World Cup match against Canada in Oita on Wednesday.

Scotland demolish hapless Samoa

Scotland banked their first win of the World Cup after breezing past Samoa 34-0 in their Pool A clash at the Kobe Misaki Stadium on Monday.

Boks’ next best bet – bookies

There aren’t many punters ready to bet on New Zealand being stopped at the World Cup but local bookmakers suggest that the Springboks are the biggest threat to stop Kiwi domination.

Ireland slip, Wales rise in rankings

Ireland have dropped to fourth in the World Rugby rankings following their shock defeat by Japan, while Wales rose to second after their win over Australia.

Hansen: No point climbing into refs

Nearly every match of the World Cup has been marred by a dubious refereeing decision but coaches, pundits and fans should lay off the officials, says All Blacks coach Steve Hansen.

‘Italy forward challenge on par with All Blacks’

Assistant coach Matt Proudfoot says the Italy pack will push the Springboks to the limit in what will be a knockout game in Shizuoka. JON CARDINELLI in Omaezaki reports.