Quotes of the day: ‘My house washed away in the waves’
A selection of the best quotes from players, coaches and leaders at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan on Wednesday.
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.
Uruguay claim historic win
Uruguay produced the first upset of the 2019 World Cup with an impressive 30-27 victory over Fiji in Kamaishi on Wednesday. DYLAN JACK reports.
‘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.
Stick: Boks need to convert
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says the team has to work harder to convert their attacking opportunities into points.
Wales see off tenacious Georgia
Wales put in a clinical performance to seal a bonus-point 43-14 win over Georgia in their opening World Cup match in Toyota City on Monday. DYLAN JACK 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.
