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.

Boks remain upbeat despite defeat

Rassie Erasmus believes that the Springboks can become the first team to win the World Cup after losing a match in the group stages.

Kolbe: Boks mustn’t let heads drop

Cheslin Kolbe has called on the Springboks to pick themselves up after a disappointing attacking performance against the All Blacks. JON CARDINELLI in Yokohama reports.

Boks must address discipline, accuracy

Rassie Erasmus has lamented his team’s discipline and game management following the big loss to the All Blacks. JON CARDINELLI in Yokohama reports.

Kolbe, Savea share emotional moment

Wing Cheslin Kolbe and flank Ardie Savea showed great camaraderie, embracing after the All Blacks’ 23-13 win over the Springboks in Yokohama on Saturday.

In pictures: Boks vs All Blacks

Check out some of the pictures from the Boks’ 23-13 Pool B World Cup loss to the All Blacks in Yokohama on Saturday.

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.

Watch: Reece Hodge tackle vs Fiji

Did Reece Hodge escape a card with this tackle on Fiji flank Peceli Yato during their World Cup clash in Sapporo on Saturday?

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.