Boks can’t explain defeat

Neither coach Heyneke Meyer nor captain Jean de Villiers know why the Springboks slumped to their first-ever defeat against Japan on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI in Brighton, reports.

Japan humiliate Springboks

Japan recorded one of the biggest upsets in Test rugby history when they edged the Springboks 34-32 on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI at Brighton Community Stadium.

Brown’s brace buries Fiji

England claimed an important 35-11 bonus-point win against Fiji in the opening match of the 2015 World Cup, reports JON CARDINELLI at Twickenham.

Adding to rugby’s legacy

England has to live and embrace the 2015 World Cup for the tournament to be remembered as something special, writes JON CARDINELLI in London.

Bismarck’s built for battle

Bismarck du Plessis has finally travelled to a World Cup as the Springboks’ first-choice hooker, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Bismarck to spark Bok blaze

The Springboks will beat Japan by an emphatic margin in Brighton this Saturday if they back their strengths and systems, writes JON CARDINELLI in London.

Habana’s six steps to glory

Springbok winger Bryan Habana could break the World Cup and tier-one try-scoring records over the next seven weeks. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Pool posers for Boks

JON CARDINELLI has the measure of the Springboks’ pool opponents at the 2015 World Cup.

Tradition is Boks’ best bet

The Springboks must use their four World Cup pool matches to polish a game plan that relies on traditional strengths, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Kings snap losing streak

The Eastern Province Kings overcame a red-card setback to beat the Free State Cheetahs 32-24 in Port Elizabeth on Friday. JON CARDINELLI reports.