Folau’s international return in jeopardy

Israel Folau’s desire to represent Tonga in a rugby league match has hit a political snag after the Tongan prime minister got involved.

Hansen slams trial by social media

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen disapproves of the trial-by-social-media notion after claims that match officials missed incidents of foul play in the victory over the Springboks.

‘Boks have to regain momentum’

Coach Rassie Erasmus says it is imperative that the Springboks return to winning ways against neighbours Namibia on Saturday.

Brits to captain Boks at No 8

Schalk Brits will captain a Springbok team that features 13 changes for their second World Cup match against Namibia in Toyota City on Saturday.

Gary Gold’s key assets

SA Rugby magazine takes a look at USA coach Gary Gold and the players he will be counting on at the World Cup.

‘Herschel a special player’

SA Rugby magazine looks at what happened on Tuesday in Nagoya as the Springboks build toward their next World Cup clash with Namibia.

Samoa blitz sinks Russia in ill-disciplined clash

Samoa erased a half-time deficit to defeat Russia 34-9 in a chaotic Pool A World Cup encounter in Kumagaya on Tuesday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

P Div: Make use of ref’s weaknesses

One of the big takeaways for former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers after the opening weekend of the World Cup was the ‘indifferent refereeing’.

UCT set international benchmark for varsity rugby

The UCT Ikey Tigers showed the strength of South African rugby by securing their second successive World University Rugby Cup title in Kamiigusa on Monday.

UCT crowned World University champions

The UCT Ikey Tigers defeated Bordeaux University 17-3 in Japan on Monday to secure a second-successive World University Rugby Cup title.