‘England’s best yet to come’
Scrumhalf Ben Youngs has warned the Wallabies that England have yet to reveal the full potency of their attack at the World Cup.
Five top tries from RWC 2019
Five of the best tries scored during the pool stage of the 2019 World Cup, featuring South Africa, Wales, New Zealand and Japan.
Tonga hooker cops hefty ban
Tonga hooker Paula Ngauamo has been slapped with a seven-week suspension for kicking an opponent in face during their match against the USA on Sunday.
Beaumont: World Rugby ‘pleased’ with refereeing
World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont believes the standard of refereeing at the World Cup in Japan has improved as the tournament progressed.
World Cup over for banned Aki
Ireland centre Bundee Aki has been handed a three-match ban which essentially rules him out of the remainder of the World Cup.
Etzebeth to take SAHRC to court
Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth has turned to the High Court in a bid to prevent an alleged racist assault case from going to the Equality Court.
‘The Brighton loss has been erased’
Rassie Erasmus on Japan’s progression to the quarter-finals, their strengths as a cohesive unit and how conditions might affect the contest on Sunday.
Ireland ready for All Blacks challenge
Flyhalf Johnny Sexton says Ireland are ready to peak in their quarter-final against the All Blacks in Tokyo in Saturday.
Hansen: All Blacks happy to avoid Japan
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has paid Japan the ultimate compliment by saying they were happy to avoid the Brave Blossoms in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
‘I didn’t want to become an online meme’
A selection of the best quotes from players, coaches and leaders after the completion of the pool stage of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.
