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.

Watch: Springboks send-off to Japan

Check out SARugbymag.co.za‘s wrap of the Boks’ World Cup departure media conference and festive event at OR Tambo International Airport.

Fiji down Tonga in fiery affair, Samoa win big

Fiji beat Tonga 29-19 and Samoa took down the New Zealand Heartland XV 36-19 in their respective World Cup warm-ups on Saturday.

‘I was under a lot of pressure’

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has hinted that he was worried about proving his fitness in time to make the World cup squad.

France hammer Italy

France scored seven tries to thrash Italy 47-19 and finish their World Cup preparations in style in a final warm-up in Paris on Friday.

Part 2: ‘Four contenders for World Cup’

The Money Man and Head of IOL Sport, Mark Keohane, discuss which country has the best chance to hoist the William Webb Ellis trophy on 2 November in Japan.

Watch: Springbok press conference

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and captain Siya Kolisi chatted to the media one last time before the squad travels to Japan for the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

Erasmus: ‘All Blacks the team to beat’

Rassie Erasmus says that, considering the depth and experience in the All Blacks’ squad, the reigning champs remain the team to beat at the World Cup.