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.

Three South Africans in USA WC squad

Scrumhalves Ruben de Haas and Shaun Davies and flank Hanco Germishuys have all been included in the USA’s 31-man squad for the upcoming World Cup in Japan.

All Blacks slip, Boks rise in rankings

There were four positional changes in the top five of the World Rugby rankings following the final round of World Cup warm-up fixtures this weekend.

Redelinghuys has renewed perspective

Former Bok prop Julian Redelinghuys’ life changed when he suffered a serious neck injury in a 2016 Currie Cup game. This is the story of how his career crumbled and how his life was rebuilt. Interview by RYAN VREDE.

New Zealand Rugby unveils new boss

Former All Blacks centre Mark Robinson has been appointed as CEO of New Zealand Rugby.

Ireland set to go top in rankings

Ireland will head to the World Cup in Japan as the No 1-ranked team in the world courtesy of their 19-10 victory over Wales on Saturday.

Highlights: All Blacks vs Tonga

The All Blacks ended their World Cup preparations with a 92-7 thrashing of Tonga in Hamilton on Saturday.