Sexton steers 14-man Ireland into quarters
Johnny Sexton starred as Ireland cruised to a 47-5 bonus-point win against Samoa in their final World Cup pool game in Fukuoka on Saturday to book a place in the quarter-finals. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
World Rugby’s flawed plan revealed
World Rugby’s robust contingency plans in the event of a natural disaster in Yokohama was to move World Cup games just 22km away to Tokyo.
Faf: Boks won’t change DNA
Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk says that good defence, kicking and discipline will shape the World Cup quarter-final next week. JON CARDINELLI in Kobe reports.
Faf: Plenty of competition at 9
Faf de Klerk on Cobus Reinach’s hat-trick against Canada, the competition among the Bok scrumhalves and the long buildup to the quarter-finals.
In pictures: Boks train in the rain
The Springboks did not let the wet weather in Japan dampen their mood during their training session in Kobe on Saturday as they continued preparations for the playoffs.
Highlights: Australia vs Georgia
Australia scored three second-half tries to beat a determined Georgia side 27-8 at the Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa on Friday.
Cheetahs give Smith a winning send-off
The Cheetahs sent interim coach Franco Smith off on a high with their first-ever win over Munster in a 40-16 bonus-point victory in Bloemfontein on Friday. DYLAN JACK reports.
‘World Cup has been a big disappointment’
The Money Man and Mark Keohane discuss all the controversies surrounding the Rugby World Cup and say that World Rugby’s decision to host the showpiece in Japan has backfired.
Watch: Boks return to training
SA Rugby magazine looks at what happened in Kobe on Friday as the Springboks build toward the World Cup quarter-finals.
‘Etzebeth innocent until proven guilty’
SA Sports Minister Nathi Mthethwa says the criminal justice system needs to be allowed to take its course in the saga involving Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth.
