Boks needed more than just Kolbe magic

Cheslin Kolbe starred in Yokohama, but his efforts were largely in vain as the Boks were ultimately outsmarted by the opportunistic All Blacks in Saturday’s World Cup opener, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Watch: All Blacks’ intense haka

Check out a snippet of the All Blacks’ passionate haka prior to kick-off in the World Cup opener against the Boks in Yokohama.

Watch: Fan cams, match buildup in Yokohama

SA Rugby magazine’s Jon Cardinelli caught up with some fans and soaked up the atmosphere ahead of the Boks’ World Cup opener 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.

RECAP: Springboks vs All Blacks

Follow the live action with the SA Rugby magazine team from the International Stadium in Yokohama as the Springboks take on the All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup.

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?

Latu spares Australia’s blushes

Tolu Latu scored a second-half brace to help Australia beat Fiji 39-21 in their Pool D World Cup opener in Sapporo on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Biggar at 10 for Wales

Dan Biggar will start at flyhalf when Wales open their World Cup campaign in Monday’s Pool D game against Georgia in Toyota City.

Scotland: State of the Nation

As part of SA Rugby magazine’s in-depth World Cup preview, DARRYN POLLOCK looks at how Scotland shape up ahead of the showpiece event in Japan.

Sexton, Murray key to Irish hopes

Ireland have a good blend of players heading into the 2019 World Cup. SA Rugby magazine takes a look at the favourites to top Group A.