Wallabies utility back cops hefty ban

Reece Hodge will miss Australia’s remaining three pool matches at the World Cup after he was suspended for a dangerous shoulder charge on Fiji flank Peceli Yato.

Uruguay’s celebrations after historic RWC win

Watch the emotional scenes that unfolded after Uruguay’s stunning 30-27 upset win over Fiji at the World Cup.

Folau’s international return in jeopardy

Israel Folau’s desire to represent Tonga in a rugby league match has hit a political snag after the Tongan prime minister got involved.

Uruguay claim historic win

Uruguay produced the first upset of the 2019 World Cup with an impressive 30-27 victory over Fiji in Kamaishi on Wednesday. DYLAN JACK reports.

‘Boks have to regain momentum’

Coach Rassie Erasmus says it is imperative that the Springboks return to winning ways against neighbours Namibia on Saturday.

Brits to captain Boks at No 8

Schalk Brits will captain a Springbok team that features 13 changes for their second World Cup match against Namibia in Toyota City on Saturday.

Samoa blitz sinks Russia in ill-disciplined clash

Samoa erased a half-time deficit to defeat Russia 34-9 in a chaotic Pool A World Cup encounter in Kumagaya on Tuesday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Read, Perenara planned dual-led haka

All Blacks scrumhalf Aaron Smith says the squad only found out both Kieran Read and TJ Perenara would lead their haka against the Springboks the day before the Test.

De Jager: No need to panic

Springbok lock Lood de Jager says that their World Cup loss to the All Blacks is no reason to panic ahead of the next match against Namibia on Saturday.

Stick: Boks need to convert

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says the team has to work harder to convert their attacking opportunities into points.