Boks to target All Blacks halfbacks

The Springboks have made their kicking and defensive intentions clear ahead of the campaign-shaping match against the All Blacks on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.

May: England have brilliant players

Wing Jonny May says there is genuine reason to believe England can achieve something special at the World Cup in Japan.

SABC won’t broadcast RWC

The South African Broadcasting Commission has confirmed that it will not broadcast any matches of the 2019 Rugby World Cup, which kicks off in Japan on Friday.

‘Without heart you’re not going anywhere’

Faf de Klerk opens up about some of the tough times he experienced as a player and what it takes to put in hits on some of the bigger opponents.

In pictures: Boks’ training session in Japan

Check out some of the images from the Springboks’ training session at the Arcs Urayasu Park in Chiba on Monday.

Stick: Ref must treat Boks, ABs as equals

Mzwandile Stick has called for the match officials to treat the Springboks and All Blacks as equals in the big Pool B opener in Yokohama. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.

Farrell changes tackle technique

England captain Owen Farrell has been altering his tackle technique to conform to World Rugby’s updated guidelines regarding no-arms tackles.

Barrett: All Blacks need to cut Bok wings’ space

Beauden Barrett says the All Blacks will be focusing on shutting down the Springboks’ outside backs in their World Cup opener in Yokohama on Saturday.

Head knocks force Denton to retire

Scotland loose forward Dave Denton has announced his retirement from all rugby.

Ireland dealt injury blow

Ireland have confirmed that centre Robbie Henshaw will miss their crunch World Cup opener against Scotland in Yokohama on Sunday.