Craig Lewis

Craig Lewis

Wales lose Williams, Amos

Wales have suffered two more serious injury blows, with backs Scott Williams and Hallam Amos ruled out of the World Cup.

Easter replaces Vunipola for England

Nick Easter has been called up as a replacement for England No 8 Billy Vunipola, who has been ruled out of the World Cup with a knee injury.

Steyn unlucky to miss out again

The decision to call up Jan Serfontein rather than Frans Steyn as a replacement for Jean de Villiers is a debatable one, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

De Jongh boost for WP

Captain Juan de Jongh will return to the Western Province lineup for Friday's match against the Golden Lions at Ellis Park.

Ireland ease past Romania

Wingers Tommy Bowe and Keith Earls both scored a brace of tries as Ireland clinched a bonus-point 44-10 win over Romania at Wembley on Sunday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Biggar boots Wales to win

A 23-point haul from flyhalf Dan Biggar enabled injury-hit Wales to overcome England 28-25 in a gripping Pool A encounter at Twickenham on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

WP power past Pumas

Rob du Preez contributed 21 points as Western Province overcame a four-point half-time deficit to beat the Pumas 50-19 at Newlands on Saturday.

Blue Bulls battle past Sharks

The Vodacom Blue Bulls saw off a spirited challenge from the Sharks to secure a crucial 17-13 win in Durban on Friday night. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Strauss to front Irish charge

Richardt Strauss could prove to be an inspirational figure for a new-look Ireland side against Romania at Wembley on Sunday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.