France hold off Argentina in Tokyo thriller
Camille Lopez slotted a late drop goal as France clinched a riveting 23-21 win against Argentina in their Pool C opener in Tokyo on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Yokohama showdown will provide World Cup answers
The biggest clash of the pool stage will reveal whether the Springboks or the All Blacks are early favourites for the World Cup title, writes JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo.
Quotes of the day: ‘Vunipola should be playing for Tonga’
A selection of the best quotes from players, coaches and leaders at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan on Friday.
Japan lock’s late hit
Japan lock James Moore escaped punishment for this potentially dangerous shoulder charge against Russia. Should he have been carded?
Japanese jol begins with a bang
The biggest spectacle was in the stands on an unforgettable night for rugby and Japan, writes JON CARDINELLI at Tokyo Stadium.
Matsushima hat-trick helps Japan past Russia
South African-born duo Lappies Labuschagne and Kotaro Matsushima scored four tries between them as Japan battled to a 30-10 victory over Russia in the opening game of the 2019 World Cup in Tokyo on Friday.
Bok World Cup wish list
The SA Rugby magazine team identify what they would love to see come out of the Boks’ World Cup opener against the All Blacks on Saturday.
PSDT: ‘Positional shift was difficult in beginning’
Rassie Erasmus and Pieter-Steph du Toit analyse the Springbok player’s remarkable transition from lock to blindside flank.
Boks will be big in Japan
Japan is set to play host to a Rugby World Cup like no other, writes Japan-based journalist RICHARD FREEMAN.
Nel starts in Scotland’s RWC opener
Props WP Nel and Allan Dell have been named in Scotland’s lineup to front Ireland in their World Cup opener in Yokohama on Sunday.
