Boks bury the ghosts of Brighton with a power-packed performance in Japan
South Africa are being talked of as a title favourite for the 2019 World Cup and they rounded off preparations by laying to rest t…
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06 Sep 2019, 8:56
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'It's Friday night in Newcastle - there will be some drunk Geordies and some entertaining characters'
Mark Wilson is buzzing with the prospect of Newcastle hosting Friday's RWC warm-up finale as it is rare for England to play a home…
Online Editors
06 Sep 2019, 4:23
David Pocock announces retirement from Test rugby
Legendary Wallabies back row David Pocock has announced his retirement from Test rugby following the 2019 World Cup in Japan.
Online Editors
06 Sep 2019, 0:48
'It's a stupid rule' - Soon-to-be Ireland eligible James Lowe weighs in on eligibility drama
New Zealand-born Leinster wing James Lowe has branded World Rugby's eligibility laws as "stupid" and "weird", less than a year bef…
Online Editors
06 Sep 2019, 0:08
Japan's cyclone threat that could disrupt World Cup pool stages
A tropical cyclone heading for Tokyo is a potential warning sign that the Rugby World Cup could face significant disruption.
Online Editors
05 Sep 2019, 21:42
Ngani Laumape breaks silence after missing out on All Blacks Rugby World Cup selection
Discarded All Blacks centre Ngani Laumape has opened up for the first time since missing out on Rugby World Cup selection.
Online Editors
05 Sep 2019, 18:25
Georgia 'have the players and the power to upset any team in the world'
Gregor Townsend has warned his Scotland side to be on their guard for Georgia’s attempts to wreck their World Cup send-off.
Online Editors
05 Sep 2019, 17:02
Josh Strauss lands short-term Top 14 deal after Scotland RWC axe
With back row being a position of riches for Gregor Townsend's Scotland, Josh Strauss found himself at a loose end after failing t…
Online Editors
05 Sep 2019, 11:34
'You don't feel that sword is hanging over your head now'
So shambolic were Ireland at Twickenham in August that even skipper Rory Best has expressed relief that he has made the 31 who wil…
Online Editors
05 Sep 2019, 10:42
'As soon as you start worrying about making the plane on Sunday, you won't play well and will probably get injured'
Ready to feature in England's last match before they fly out to the World Cup, Anthony Watson insists no player playing at St Jame…
Online Editors
05 Sep 2019, 8:32
Wales make 15 changes to their team to face Ireland
Warren Gatland has restored a number of his big names to Wales' starting line-up to face Ireland in Dublin this Saturday a week af…
Online Editors
05 Sep 2019, 6:06
Japanese media frenzy engulfs Siya Kolisi ahead of Brighton 2015 rematch
A media four times the size for a captain's run conference in South Africa turned up in Japan ahead of Friday's first meeting betw…
Online Editors
05 Sep 2019, 4:58
The brutal checklist Pocock has had to tick off to make his return
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika says champion flanker David Pocock is 100 per cent fit, but unlikely to play the full match.
Online Editors
05 Sep 2019, 4:29
Former Wallaby reinstated on wing for Tonga's All Blacks challenge
Well-travelled former Wallaby Cooper Vuna has been restored to Tonga's wing for their final Rugby World Cup warmup Test against th…
Online Editors
05 Sep 2019, 0:09
Samoa's 37-year-old flyhalf Pisi returns to chase second upset win over Wallabies
Evergreen five-eighth Pisi is the only Manu Samoa survivor from the team who stunned a largely second-string Wallabies team 32-23 …
Online Editors
04 Sep 2019, 22:32
Mo'unga injury forces shelving of 'duel playmaker' model as Barrett moves back to 10
Injury to Richie Mo'unga has restored Beauden Barrett to his familiar role at five-eighth and prompted a recall for veteran fullba…
Online Editors
04 Sep 2019, 20:32
Rieko Ioane still missing as All Blacks name strong side for Tonga test
The team features several changes from the side which played the Wallabies in the second Bledisloe Cup match at Eden Park on Augus…
Online Editors
04 Sep 2019, 19:43
'It was crap' - nothing will make up for England's 2015 World Cup failure says Joe Marler
England’s dismal group-stage exit four years ago was their worst performance in tournament history, resulting in the dismissal o…
Online Editors
04 Sep 2019, 18:56
Italy make 11 changes to their team to face England
Having been beaten by France in Paris in their last outing, Conor O'Shea has reshuffled his Italy team to face England in Newcastl…
Online Editors
04 Sep 2019, 13:27
Leicester issue statement after players allegedly involved in pub brawl in Portugal
Leicester Tigers are away in the Algarve putting the finishing touches to their pre-season but a boozy night out at a pub allegedl…
Online Editors
04 Sep 2019, 12:00
