World Rugby rejects Jones’ bold call

England coach Eddie Jones has been blocked from using all 31 squad members in their World Cup warm-up against Italy on Friday.

Hansen unfazed by All Blacks ‘cheats’ label

Steve Hansen has shrugged off criticism from former England flyhalf Stuart Barnes describing the All Blacks as cynical cheats in a newspaper column.

Wallabies veteran confirms impending retirement

Wallabies prop Sekope Keou has announced that he will retire from Test rugby following the World Cup in Japan later this year.

Paper Talk: Etzebeth reported to NPA, Kwagga to sit out warm-up

A round up of what some of South Africa’s leading Sunday papers are saying, including an update on Eben Etzebeth’s controversial night out in Langebaan.

Brits to provide surprise positional cover

Bok coach Rassie Erasmus is considering utilising hooker Schalk Brits as an option at No 8 if the need to rest other loose-forwards arises during the pool stage at the World Cup.

Schmidt frets over Ireland RWC selections

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has described finalising his World Cup squad as the worst couple of days of his career.

Folau: ‘Sacking a restraint of trade’

Israel Folau claims Rugby Australia’s termination of his contract was unlawful and an unreasonable restraint of trade in his bid to continue playing professional sport.

Gatland: Wales capable of beating anyone

Wales coach Warren Gatland believes his side has the potential to go deep into the tournament at the upcoming World Cup in Japan.

Scotland power past Georgia

Scotland scored five tries to claim a 44-10 victory over Georgia in a historic World Cup warm-up match in Tbilisi on Saturday.

Ireland bounce back against Wales

Jacob Stockdale grabbed a brace as Ireland held on for a 22-17 win over Wales in a World Cup warm-up in Cardiff on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.