England overcome Tonga in scrappy affair

Manu Tuilagi scored a first-half brace of tries as England opened their World Cup campaign with a 35-3 win over Tonga in Sappora on Sunday. JOHN GOLIATH reports.

Watch: Controversial officiating in Bok game

There was plenty of reaction following the Boks’ loss to the All Blacks on Saturday about the standard of officiating from referee Jerome Garces. Here are just some of the clips.

World Rugby amends HIA law

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen approved of World Rugby’s decision to amend their HIA law after confusion around flank Sam Cane in the win over the Springboks.

‘Mo’unga’s tackle was a match-winner’

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says that Richie Mo’unga’s try-saving tackle on Cheslin Kolbe played a big part in their victory over the Springboks.

‘They’ll be shi***ng themselves’

Watch this hilarious one-liner from former All Blacks coach Graham Henry when asked how the players might be feeling ahead of their World Cup debuts.

RWC Highlights: Ireland vs Scotland

Ireland made a big statement by dismantling Scotland 27-3 in their Pool A opener.

RWC Highlights: Italy vs Namibia

Check out the highlights as Italy claimed a 47-22 bonus-point victory over Namibia in their Pool B clash.

Ireland off to winning start

Ireland got their World Cup campaign off to a successful start with a dominant 27-3 victory over Scotland in Yokohama on Sunday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Three key points from past weekend

SA Rugby magazine identifies some of the good, the bad and the ugly to take away from the Boks’ opening World Cup defeat to the All Blacks.

Italy see off Namibia challenge

Italy overcame early jitters to inflict a 47-22 defeat on Namibia in their Pool B World Cup encounter in Osaka on Sunday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.