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.

New Zealand Rugby unveils new boss

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

Expect the unexpected in Japan

The threat of typhoons and searing heat as well as the fluctuating form of the top teams could make for a frantic and largely unpredictable run into the World Cup playoffs, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Watch: Bench players back Boks

Check out how animated the Springbok substitutes were as they threw their support behind the team from the sidelines in Friday’s World Cup warm-up game against Japan.

Springbok Stories: Duane Vermeulen

Check out this video into the life of Bok No 8 Duane Vermeulen, who speaks about his journey off the field and provides a reminder of his real name.

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.

Ireland round up RWC prep on high

Ireland scored three tries to outlast Wales 19-10 in a close-knit affair in Dublin on Saturday.

How natural hazards will affect RWC

With a typhoon set to hit Tokyo on Sunday, here’s a look at the rules that will be followed if World Cup games are affected by hazardous weather conditions in Japan.