SA are World Cup host ‘contenders’

World Rugby CEO Brett Gosper has confirmed that South Africa is a contender to host the 2019 World Cup should Japan be stripped of the event.

Boks must make mental shift

The Springboks can leave the fanfare and controversy behind and embrace a different sort of pressure when they depart for the World Cup this Friday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Five Saffa expats to watch

JON CARDINELLI looks at the South Africans set to star for adopted nations – and possibly against the Springboks – at the 2015 World Cup.

Wallabies outgun USA

The Wallabies scored five second-half tries as they secured a 47-10 win over the USA in a World Cup warm-up match in Chicago. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

France edge gallant Scotland

France required a late try by winger Noa Nakaitaci to secure a 19-16 win over Scotland in a World Cup warm-up game in Paris on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.