ABs back to No 1, Boks slip to fifth
The All Blacks have regained the No 1 spot in the World Rugby rankings, while the Springboks have dropped to fifth following this past weekend’s World Cup matches.
Foster sidesteps claims for Read citing
All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster has avoided commenting on a controversial incident involving captain Kieran Read in their 23-13 victory over the Springboks on Saturday.
Folau set for international return
Israel Folau has been registered as a player to play for Tonga in an end-of-season rugby league Test.
Mallett: Faf, Willie were disappointing
What NICK MALLETT had to say on SuperSport about the Springboks’ 23-13 loss to the All Blacks in Yokohama on Saturday.
Kolisi substitution was planned
Springbok assistant coach Matt Proudfoot says they knew captain Siya Kolisi would not play the full 80 minutes in the loss against the All Blacks on Saturday.
Samoa: The Group A outsiders
As part of SA Rugby magazine’s in-depth World Cup preview, we take a look at the captain, the coach and the key players of Group A outsiders Samoa.
Kearns: Hodge citing embarrassing for World Rugby
Double World Cup-winner Phil Kearns has slammed World Rugby’s decision to cite Wallabies wing Reece Hodge following his controversial tackle on Fijian flanker Peceli Yato.
Italy see off Namibia challenge
Italy overcame early jitters to inflict a 47-22 defeat on Namibia in their Pool B World Cup encounter in Osaka on Sunday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Wales: Contenders or pretenders?
Warren Gatland’s Wales have never been better placed to challenge for the top prize and give their coach the fairytale ending he deserves, writes MARIETTE ADAMS previewing the World Cup hopefuls in SA Rugby magazine.
Farrell, Jones to offset English pressure?
England’s captain and coach will need to be at their best if they are to fulfil their potential as title contenders and not succumb to pressures that have led to dramatic collapses in the past.
