Watch: 2019 try of the year
All Blacks scrumhalf TJ Perenara’s try against Namibia was named as the best try of 2019 at the World Rugby Awards in Tokyo on Sunday.
Kolbe, Du Toit nominated for Player of the Year
Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe and flank Pieter-Steph du Toit are among the nominees for World Rugby’s Player of the Year award for 2019.
Boks, Rassie up for top awards
The Springboks and Rassie Erasmus have been nominated for the World Rugby Team of the Year and Coach of the Year awards, respectively.
Boks soar in rankings
World Cup finalists England and South Africa are now the two top-ranked teams in the World Rugby rankings.
World Rugby benches Peyper
World Rugby has confirmed that South African referee Jaco Peyper was not considered for officiating selection this weekend after posing for a controversial photo with Welsh fans.
Boks get Garces again
French referee Jerome Garces will be in charge of the Springboks’ World Cup semi-final against Wales on Sunday, while Welshman Nigel Owens will referee England’s clash with New Zealand.
World Rugby probes Peyper photo
World Rugby is investigating after referee Jaco Peyper appeared in a photo with Wales fans seemingly mocking France lock Sebastien Vahaamahina.
Schmidt dismisses underdogs tag
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt says his team cannot afford to go into the World Cup quarter-final against the All Blacks on Saturday with an underdog mentality.
Beaumont: World Rugby ‘pleased’ with refereeing
World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont believes the standard of refereeing at the World Cup in Japan has improved as the tournament progressed.
Scotland in hot water over World Cup comments
The Scotland Rugby Union has been reported to a disputes committee for comments about their World Cup match against Japan.
