Wallabies utility back cops hefty ban
Reece Hodge will miss Australia’s remaining three pool matches at the World Cup after he was suspended for a dangerous shoulder charge on Fiji flank Peceli Yato.
Uruguay’s celebrations after historic RWC win
Watch the emotional scenes that unfolded after Uruguay’s stunning 30-27 upset win over Fiji at the World Cup.
‘Boks have to regain momentum’
Coach Rassie Erasmus says it is imperative that the Springboks return to winning ways against neighbours Namibia on Saturday.
Samoa blitz sinks Russia in ill-disciplined clash
Samoa erased a half-time deficit to defeat Russia 34-9 in a chaotic Pool A World Cup encounter in Kumagaya on Tuesday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
ABs back to No 1, Boks slip to fifth
The All Blacks have regained the No 1 spot in the World Rugby rankings, while the Springboks have dropped to fifth following this past weekend’s World Cup matches.
Time for Faf to get back to basics
The Springboks can kiss their World Cup chances goodbye if Faf de Klerk doesn’t get his act together, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
Mallett: Faf, Willie were disappointing
What NICK MALLETT had to say on SuperSport about the Springboks’ 23-13 loss to the All Blacks in Yokohama on Saturday.
Kolisi substitution was planned
Springbok assistant coach Matt Proudfoot says they knew captain Siya Kolisi would not play the full 80 minutes in the loss against the All Blacks on Saturday.
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.
Kolbe: Boks mustn’t let heads drop
Cheslin Kolbe has called on the Springboks to pick themselves up after a disappointing attacking performance against the All Blacks. JON CARDINELLI in Yokohama reports.
