Scotland win to keep hopes alive

Scotland’s World Cup playoff flame is still burning brightly after they demolished Russia 61-0 in their Pool A match on Wednesday, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Top players at RWC so far: Boks

MARIETTE ADAMS takes a look at the Springboks’ best performers following the completion of their four pool matches at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Highlights: Argentina vs USA

Argentina finished their World Cup campaign on a high with a 47-17 victory over the USA at Kumagaya Rugby Stadium on Wednesday.

Argentina end with bonus-point win

Argentina finished their World Cup campaign on a high with a 47-17 victory over the USA in Kumagaya on Wednesday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Three key points from Boks-Canada clash

SA Rugby magazine identifies some of the good, the bad and the ugly to take away from the Boks’ final pool B victory over Canada.

Canadian lock apologises to Boks

Canada lock Josh Larsen visited the Springboks’ changing room to apologise for his red card during the World Cup match on Tuesday.

Reinach was unaware of record

Hat-trick hero Cobus Reinach says he was still trying to catch his breath when someone informed him that he’d broken a World Cup record. JON CARDINELLI in Kobe reports.

Bongi the form hooker for impressive Boks

For the first time in this tournament – albeit against a 14-man side – the Boks showed attacking fluidity and continuity, and ran in some impressive tries in a 66-7 dismantling of Canada, writes former Bok hooker JAMES DALTON.

Erasmus nervous about Ireland, Japan

Rassie Erasmus and Siya Kolisi reflect on the Springboks’ victory against Canada and discuss how the team will prepare for the World Cup quarter-finals.

Boks turn focus to Pool A race

Rassie Erasmus says that Ireland and Japan will pose different threats and that he won’t begin analysis for the quarter-final until the Springboks’ opponents are confirmed. JON CARDINELLI in Kobe reports.