Late Kenya tries stun Zimbabwe
Dalmus Chituyi scored two late tries as Kenya claimed a dramatic 45-36 win over Zimbabwe in their World Cup qualifier in Nairobi.
Russia will be at 2019 World Cup
World Rugby has confirmed that Russia will play in the 2019 World Cup after rejecting appeals from Spain and Romania against breaches of player eligibility in the qualifying process.
Romania appeal points deduction
The Romanian Rugby Union will appeal the decision to deduct points from the national team for fielding ineligible players, which prevented their progression to the 2019 World Cup.
Boks to prepare for RWC in Kagoshima
Kagoshima City will host the Springboks’ pre-tournament holding camp in the lead-up to next year’s World Cup in Japan.
Rassie keen on foreign-based Boks
SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus is determined to involve Springbok players based in England and France in his 2019 World Cup plans. According to Rapport, Erasmus has entered into discussions with a number of overseas-based players who he reckons could play a part in the Boks’ World Cup campaign. Erasmus has reportedly identified prop Vincent Koch as a key… Read more →
Japan reveals World Cup mascots
The mascots for the 2019 World Cup are mythical, lion-like creatures, who were believed in ancient Japan to chase away evil and bring happiness.
