Kriel back in Boks selection frame

The Springboks hope to have a fully-fit squad available for Friday’s World Cup match against Italy after a positive update around Jesse Kriel’s fitness.

Namibia and the rest belong

Tier-two rugby nations may not always perform on the field, but their impact off it makes it special to have them at the World Cup, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

All Blacks shuffle team for Canada clash

Sonny Bill Williams and Rieko Ioane will start in a rejigged All Blacks team to face Canada in Oita on Wednesday.

Cheika: I don’t know the rules anymore

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika says referees look ‘spooked’ and are becoming ‘ultra cautious’ due to the pressure put on them by administrators.

Highlights: Australia vs Wales

Highlights of Wales’ 29-25 victory over Australia in their Rugby World Cup Pool D clash in Tokyo on Sunday.

Watch: Kerevi’s controversial penalty

Was referee Romain Poite correct to penalise Samu Kerevi for this carry against Wales flyhalf Rhys Patchell in the World Cup clash on Sunday?

Cheika gripes after narrow loss

What do you make of this tetchy post-match interview with Wallabies coach Michael Cheika, who hinted at his unhappiness over the officiating?

Wales hold on for crucial win

Wales staved off a rousing fightback from Australia to claim a vital 29-25 victory in Tokyo on Sunday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Highlights: Georgia vs Uruguay

Georgia scored five tries to secure a 33-7 bonus-point victory against Uruguay in their Rugby World Cup Pool D clash.

Georgians halt Uruguay parade

Georgia emphatically denied Uruguay a second upset at the World Cup with a comfortable 33-7 bonus point victory in Kumagaya on Sunday.