‘Northern nations now have real belief’
Former England hooker Brian Moore says the top northern hemisphere teams can expect, rather than hope, to win the 2019 World Cup in Japan.
Solomons: Boks can win World Cup
Worcester Warriors director of rugby Alan Solomons says the Springboks have every chance of winning the 2019 World Cup in Japan.
White: Boks have turned a corner
Former Springbok coach Jake White believes that the team is back on track following some rousing performances in the Rugby Championship.
New Samoa coach keen to build depth
Newly-appointed head coach Steve Jackson says he is relishing the prospect of revamping Samoa in the lead-up to the 2019 World Cup.
‘Mini-Six Nations’ before World Cup
Ireland, England and Wales have announced their World Cup warm-up fixtures for next year.
Namibia join Boks in World Cup pool
Namibia thrashed Kenya 53-28 in Windhoek on Saturday to book their place at next year’s World Cup.
Late Kenya tries stun Zimbabwe
Dalmus Chituyi scored two late tries as Kenya claimed a dramatic 45-36 win over Zimbabwe in their World Cup qualifier in Nairobi.
Russia will be at 2019 World Cup
World Rugby has confirmed that Russia will play in the 2019 World Cup after rejecting appeals from Spain and Romania against breaches of player eligibility in the qualifying process.
Romania appeal points deduction
The Romanian Rugby Union will appeal the decision to deduct points from the national team for fielding ineligible players, which prevented their progression to the 2019 World Cup.
Boks to prepare for RWC in Kagoshima
Kagoshima City will host the Springboks’ pre-tournament holding camp in the lead-up to next year’s World Cup in Japan.
