Wales see off tenacious Georgia

Wales put in a clinical performance to seal a bonus-point 43-14 win over Georgia in their opening World Cup match in Toyota City on Monday. DYLAN JACK reports.

ABs back to No 1, Boks slip to fifth

The All Blacks have regained the No 1 spot in the World Rugby rankings, while the Springboks have dropped to fifth following this past weekend’s World Cup matches.

Foster sidesteps claims for Read citing

All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster has avoided commenting on a controversial incident involving captain Kieran Read in their 23-13 victory over the Springboks on Saturday.

Folau set for international return

Israel Folau has been registered as a player to play for Tonga in an end-of-season rugby league Test.

Mallett: Faf, Willie were disappointing

What NICK MALLETT had to say on SuperSport about the Springboks’ 23-13 loss to the All Blacks in Yokohama on Saturday.

World Cup teams (Round 2)

All the lineups from the second round of World Cup matches in Japan.

Recap: Your weekend in rugby

A look back at some of the biggest stories that happened in the world of rugby over the past weekend. Catch up with the news here.

Proudfoot: Players are hurting

Matt Proudfoot talks about the mood in the Bok camp after the defeat by the All Blacks, while Bongi Mbonambi says that Trevor Nyakane will be missed.

Big defeat prompts questions about tactics, selections

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus will be under pressure to alter his game plan and selection strategy following New Zealand and Ireland’s big World Cup wins, writes JON CARDINELLI in Nagoya.

‘I’ll be behind Boks from back home’

Despite the disappointment of leaving the Bok camp due to an injury, Trevor Nyakane wore his trademark smile as he reflected on the news.