Boks must back Kwagga

The Springboks should deploy Kwagga Smith as an impact player off the bench in next Saturday’s World Cup opener against the All Blacks, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

UCT ready to rock at World University Cup

UCT captain Liam Greenhalgh says his team is ready to defend their title at the World University Rugby Cup in Japan later this month.

Breaking down the Boks’ loose forwards

SARugbymag.co.za looks at the Springboks’ back-row options for the upcoming World Cup in Japan.

Seven games that will shape RWC

JON CARDINELLI takes a closer look at the seven big pool matches that will shape the World Cup quarter-final lineup in Japan.

Watch: All Blacks’ first day in Japan

Steve Hansen speaks about the All Blacks’ first full training day in Kashiwa after they landed in Japan on Monday ahead of the World Cup.

Sharks, Bulls to kick off SA Super Rugby season

The schedule for the 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby season has been confirmed, with the Sharks hosting the Vodacom Bulls in the first South African fixture on 31 January.

Springboks up the intensity in Kagoshima

The Springboks put in an intense field session in unfamiliar hot and humid conditions on Monday as the countdown to the World Cup kick-off began in earnest.

In pictures: Boks’ training session in Japan

Check out some of the images from the Springboks’ training session in Kagoshima on Monday.

Breaking down the Boks’ scrumhalves

SARugbymag.co.za looks at the Springboks’ scrumhalf options for the upcoming World Cup in Japan.

2019 World Cup squads

The 31-man World Cup squads as they are announced. Every team is now in, following the announcement of the USA squad on Monday.