World Rugby disappointed in Scotland’s legal threat

World Rugby have hit back at Scotland’s response to the crucial World Cup match against Japan potentially being called off due to a typhoon.

Wallabies battle past Georgia

Australia scored three second-half tries to beat a determined Georgia 27-8 in Fukuroi on Friday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Joseph: Our position is no fluke

Jamie Joseph is adamant that Japan want to play the Pool A decider against Scotland despite reports that the match may be cancelled due to Typhoon Hagibis.

Coetzee to make comeback against Kings

Marcell Coetzee will make his comeback from an ankle injury in Ulster’s PRO14 clash against the Kings in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

‘Scotland can’t be the collateral damage’

Scottish Rugby Union CEO Mark Dodson says it will go against the sporting integrity of the World Cup if organisers decide to cancel the Pool A game between Scotland and Japan.

Brains will trump brawn in playoffs

Rassie Erasmus is pushing his charges to improve their pressure management and decision-making to ensure that they succeed where past World Cup teams have failed. JON CARDINELLI in Kobe reports.

Pienaar on standby for worst-case scenario

Rassie Erasmus has revealed that Ruan Pienaar will join the Springbok squad if there is a serious injury at scrumhalf in the coming weeks. JON CARDINELLI in Kobe reports.

Twum-Boafo to make first Kings start

Josiah Twum-Boafo will make his starting debut on the wing for the Kings in their match against Ulster in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

De Bruin departs Lions

The Lions have announced that head coach Swys de Bruin will leave the union on mutual terms after seven years in Johannesburg.

Journey to Japan

All the building blocks are in place for the Springboks to launch a competitive World Cup campaign, writes JON CARDINELLI in the cover feature of the latest issue of SA Rugby Magazine.