Japan’s WC win draws record TV audience

Japan’s thrilling victory over Samoa in the World Cup last weekend drew in the host country’s biggest-ever, single-market television audience.

Stats and Facts: Boks vs Canada

All the stats and facts for the Springboks’ final World Cup pool match against Canada in Kobe on Tuesday.

The time for tolerance is now

The Makazole Mapimpi and Eben Etzebeth incidents have revealed the ugly underbelly of a sport still divided by some along racial lines, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Pocock leads much-changed Wallabies

Coach Michael Cheika has made 10 changes to the Wallabies’ starting lineup for their last pool match against Georgia in Shizuoka on Friday.

France camp in captaincy civil war

France’s squad have been thrown into turmoil ahead of their clash with England after reports of a rift between captain Guilhem Guirado and senior management.

Kolbe magic defies laws of physics

Cheslin Kolbe has received due praise for his attacking X factor, but it’s his defence and aerial skills that have elevated the wing to new heights, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Vunipola in doubt for England

Billy Vunipola is an injury concern for England after the No 8 was spotted wearing a protective boot after their win over Argentina.

Daily wrap: Under the roof at Kobe Misaki Stadium

SA Rugby magazine looks at what happened in Kobe on Monday as the Springboks build toward their next World Cup clash with Canada.

Recap: Your weekend in rugby

A look back at some of the biggest stories in the world of rugby over the past weekend. Catch up with the news here.

Paper Talk: Rupert and Motsepe plan bid for Bulls

A roundup of what some of South Africa’s leading Sunday papers are saying, including an update on a potential mega-money takeover of the Bulls.