Rassie’s World Cup plan pays off

The Springboks look set to reap the benefits of a long-term conditioning plan as well as a smart player management approach in the upcoming World Cup final, writes JON CARDINELLI in Yokohama.

Recap: Your weekend in rugby

A look back at some of the biggest stories in the world of rugby over the past weekend. Catch up with the news here.

In Pictures: Springboks vs Wales

Check out some of the pictures from the Boks’ 19-16 World Cup semi-final win against Wales in Yokohama on Sunday.

SBW calls for islanders’ inclusion

New Zealand centre Sonny Bill Williams has called on the country’s governing body to ensure that the new coaching unit includes someone with Pacific Island or Māori blood.

Kiwi site predicts Bok heartache

The Springboks have, not for the first time, been given little chance of joy by a leading New Zealand website as they prepare for the World Cup final.

Boks soar in rankings

World Cup finalists England and South Africa are now the two top-ranked teams in the World Rugby rankings.

Sherylle Calder: Proven visionary

South African vision coach Sherylle Calder stands to win her third World Cup medal when she travels with England to Japan, writes JON CARDINELLI in SA Rugby Magazine.

England in hot water for haka response

England are facing sanction from World Rugby following their unique response to the All Blacks’ haka before their semi-final clash in Yokohama last Saturday.

Weekend on social media

The SA Rugby magazine team rounds up what the rugby community shared on social media this past weekend.

Stat attack: Boks won tactical battle against Wales

DYLAN JACK looks at where the World Cup semi-final between the Springboks and Wales in Yokohama on Sunday was won and lost.