World Cup

Rassie Erasmus wary of Italy threat ahead of must-win game

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus admitted that there is pressure on the Springboks as they line-up against Italy in a must-win World Cup game in Shizuoka on Friday.
4 October 2019

Seb Negri Column: South Africa gave a lot to my family

Italy’s Seb Negri reveals why coming up against South Africa will be a special moment for him.
3 October 2019

Ireland move to top of Pool A after blanking Russia 35-0

Ireland bounced back from their defeat against Japan as they blanked Russia 35-0 in their World Cup encounter at Kobe Misaki Stadium on Thursday.
3 October 2019

Fiji move to second in Pool D with 45-10 win over Georgia

Fiji registered their first win in the ongoing Rugby World Cup as they trounced Georgia with a 45-10 margin in their Pool D encounter at Hanazono Rugby Stadium on Thursday.
3 October 2019

Sergio Parisse set to make Italy record against South Africa in Shizuoka

Italy head coach Conor O’Shea has confirmed his side's matchday squad for the upcoming World Cup game against South Africa with the spotlight on skipper Sergio Parisse.
3 October 2019

England make 10 changes for World Cup game against Argentina

England coach Eddie Jones has made 10 changes to the starting line-up for the upcoming World Cup game against Argentina to be played in Tokyo on Saturday.
3 October 2019

Relentless New Zealand thump Canada

World champions New Zealand cruised to a 63-0 win against Canada.
2 October 2019

France complete 33-9 bonus-point win over USA

France registered their second consecutive win in the ongoing Rugby World Cup after they completed a 33-9 bonus point victory over the United States of America at Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium on Wednesday.
2 October 2019

Jordan Petaia to make Australia debut against Uruguay

Australia head coach Michael Cheika has handed Jordan Petaia debut in the upcoming World Cup game against Uruguay to be played in Oita on Saturday.
2 October 2019

South Africa centre Jesse Kriel to miss remainder of World Cup campaign

South Africa's ongoing World Cup campaign has suffered a setback with centre Jesse Kriel ruled out for the remainder of the tournament after failing to recover from a hamstring injury.
2 October 2019

Ardie Savea to wear protective goggles in game against Canada

New Zealand back-row Ardie Savea has confirmed that he will be wearing protective goggles for the upcoming World Cup game against Canada to be played in Oita on Wednesday.
1 October 2019

Jonathan Sexton to captain Ireland against Russia

Ireland have received a much-needed boost ahead of their upcoming World Cup clash against Russia with Jonathan Sexton declared fit after recovering from a thigh injury.
1 October 2019

South Africa make 10 changes for Italy clash

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has made 10 changes to the starting line-up for the upcoming World Cup game against Italy to be played in Shizuoka on Friday.
1 October 2019

Rhys Patchell relishes competition with Dan Biggar

Wales fly-half Rhys Patchell said he is relishing competition with his team-mate Dan Biggar following their thrilling win over Australia at Tokyo Stadium last weekend.
1 October 2019

Samoa's Ed Fidow to face disciplinary hearing

Samoa international Ed Fidow will attend a disciplinary hearing on Wednesday following his sent-off during the recently concluded World Cup game against Scotland at Kobe Misaki Stadium.
1 October 2019

Scotland back in the mix in Pool A

Scotland got their World Cup up and running with a 34-0 win over Samoa.
30 September 2019

France name Louis Picamoles as captain for USA encounter

France head coach Jacques Brunel has named Louis Picamoles as captain for the upcoming World Cup clash against the United States of America in Fukuoka to be played on Wednesday.
30 September 2019

Beauden, Jordie and Scott Barrett to feature for New Zealand against Canada

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has made 11 changes to the starting line-up for the upcoming World Cup game against Canada to be played in Oita on Wednesday.
30 September 2019

England's Piers Francis cleared to play after citing dismissed

England international Piers Francis will be available for the upcoming World Cup clash against Argentina after his citing for a dangerous tackle has been dismissed.
30 September 2019

Wales hold on to defeat Australia

Wales resisted a superb Australia fight back to clinch a 29-25 victory.
29 September 2019