Blue Bulls crowned U19 champions

The Vodacom Blue Bulls claimed the U19 championship title with a 32-24 final win over Western Province at the City Park Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday.

Munster defence downs persistent Kings

The Southern Kings suffered their second defeat in as many weeks going down 31-20 to Munster in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

Sensational Japan roll over Samoa

Japan moved back to the top of Pool A with an intriguing 38-19 bonus-point win against Samoa in Toyota on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Watch: Lavanini’s red card

Argentina lock Tomas Lavanini was red-carded for this tackle on Owen Farrell in their 39-10 loss to England in Tokyo on Saturday.

No call for Eben to return home

South African Human Rights provincial commissioner Chris Nissen says they are not pushing for Eben Etzebeth to return prematurely from the World Cup in Japan.

Rassie: Boks need to get better on attack

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks will have improve the attacking side of their game ahead of the knockout stages of the tournament.

England punish 14-man Argentina

England all but secured their place in the World Cup quarter-finals by claiming a 39-10 bonus-point win over a 14-man Argentina side in Tokyo on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Italian prop duo to be cited

Italian loosehead props Andrea Lovotti and Nicola Quaglio will both be cited for their involvement in a tip-tackle on Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen.

Wallabies surge past Uruguay

The Wallabies claimed a 45-10 bonus-point win over Uruguay in Oita on Saturday to move to the top of Pool D. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Kolbe ankle stiff but clear – Erasmus

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus was pleased to confirm no serious damage to star wing Cheslin Kolbe’s ankle following South Africa’s decisive 49-3 Pool B victory over Italy at the Shizuoka Stadium ECOPA on Friday.