Watch: Springboks training (Monday)

Watch the Springboks prepare for their opening match of the Rugby World Cup against the All Blacks in Yokohama on Saturday.

Farrell changes tackle technique

England captain Owen Farrell has been altering his tackle technique to conform to World Rugby’s updated guidelines regarding no-arms tackles.

Head knocks force Denton to retire

Scotland loose forward Dave Denton has announced his retirement from all rugby.

Ireland dealt injury blow

Ireland have confirmed that centre Robbie Henshaw will miss their crunch World Cup opener against Scotland in Yokohama on Sunday.

England sweat over crocked duo

England are sweating over the availability of Joe Cokanasiga and Mark Wilson for their World Cup opener against Tonga on Sunday.

Liebenberg outshines Kok, Elstadt

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s French Top 14 matches involving South African players.

The weekend on social media

The SA Rugby magazine team rounds up what the rugby community shared on social media this past weekend.

Paper Talk: Nyakane to prove fitness, Papier set for Sale loan

A round up of what some of South Africa’s leading Sunday papers are saying, including an update on Springbok prop Trevor Nyakane’s fitness ahead of the World Cup kick off.

Newlands rise to Chester for last time

From tears and sorrow to smiles and warm applause, Chester Williams’ Newlands farewell was fit for a hero, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

RWC 2019 draws comparisons to ’95

World Rugby CEO Brett Gosper says the first World Cup in Asia is comparable to the first World Cup in Africa, with the Springbok team capable of writing its own history.