Italy see off Namibia challenge

Italy overcame early jitters to inflict a 47-22 defeat on Namibia in their Pool B World Cup encounter in Osaka on Sunday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

France hold off Argentina in Tokyo thriller

Camille Lopez slotted a late drop goal as France clinched a riveting 23-21 win against Argentina in their Pool C opener in Tokyo on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Matsushima hat-trick helps Japan past Russia

South African-born duo Lappies Labuschagne and Kotaro Matsushima scored four tries between them as Japan battled to a 30-10 victory over Russia in the opening game of the 2019 World Cup in Tokyo on Friday.

UCT ready to rock at World University Cup

UCT captain Liam Greenhalgh says his team is ready to defend their title at the World University Rugby Cup in Japan later this month.

Breaking down the Boks’ scrumhalves

SARugbymag.co.za looks at the Springboks’ scrumhalf options for the upcoming World Cup in Japan.

England compound Italy’s misery

Ben Youngs and Owen Farrell inspired England to hard-fought 37-0 victory over Italy in their final World Cup warm-up game in Newcastle on Friday.

Breaking down Boks’ midfield

SARugbymag.co.za looks at the Springboks’ midfield options for the upcoming World Cup in Japan.

Sharks confirm coaching lineup

Sean Everitt has been announced as the Sharks coach for the 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby season.

Cheetahs late show floors Sharks

Junior Pokomela scored a brace as the Cheetahs claimed a riveting 51-30 win over the Sharks to book their place in the final of the 2019 Currie Cup. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Lions unchanged for semi-final

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen named an unchanged starting lineup for their Currie Cup semi-final against Griquas on Saturday.