Rassie’s message to World Cup hopefuls

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has told players what they need to do to make the 31-man World Cup squad later this year.

World Cup set to be a sellout

More than half of this year’s World Cup pool games have already been sold out after tickets went on sale to the general public two days ago.

Nowell at flank for England?

England coach Eddie Jones has hinted at the possible selection of Jack Nowell at blindside flank in the lead-up to the World Cup.

Watch: World Cup venue – Higashiōsaka

Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiōsaka, the oldest purpose-built stadium in Japan and the ‘holy ground’ of rugby, will play host to four games during the 2019 World Cup.

RWC organisers do disaster planning

Tournament organisers are putting contingency plans in place for this year’s World Cup in Japan, as that country is prone to earthquakes and typhoons.

Boks face northern threat at World Cup

The Springboks will head into World Cup clashes against the top European teams as underdogs, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Five predictions for 2019

CRAIG LEWIS looks ahead to a big rugby year and what could be in store for supporters.

Reinach ‘itching’ for Test rugby

Northampton Saints scrumhalf Cobus Reinach has reiterated his desire to keep fighting to earn a Bok recall ahead of this year’s World Cup, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Faf: Boks can beat All Blacks at RWC

Faf de Klerk believes the Springboks can ‘surprise’ the All Blacks in their opening match of the 2019 World Cup.

Six key Boks to watch in 2019

CRAIG LEWIS identifies six players who will be key to the Springboks’ cause in a World Cup year.