Samoa, Tonga to lose key players for World Cup
Samoa and Tonga players are allegedly under pressure from their French Top 14 clubs to miss the World Cup in Japan later this year.
Watch: 100 days to the World Cup
World Rugby marks 100 days to go until the 2019 World Cup in Japan.
Handle with care
This year’s World Cup is expected to be one of the most open in years and it could come down to which team best manages the workload of their players leading into the tournament, writes GREGOR PAUL.
Bok back-three balance hinges on fullback
Rassie Erasmus would do well to explore the fullback alternatives to first-choice Willie Roux in the upcoming Rugby Championship, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Whiteley faces two months out
Warren Whiteley is not expected to be available at the start of the Test season due to his recurring knee injury.
Terblanche, Burger on WC disciplinary team
Former Springbok Stefan Terblanche and referee Freek Burger have been included in the team of judicial members for the World Cup in Japan.
Paulse: Boks spoiled for choice out wide
Former Springbok wing Breyton Paulse believes that South Africa have enough talent out wide to succeed at the World Cup. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Steyn in Scotland’s RWC plans
Former Griquas captain Kyle Steyn has been called up to Scotland’s World Cup training squad.
Kleyn in Ireland’s provisional RWC squad
South African-born lock Jean Kleyn has been included in Ireland’s 44-man training squad in preparation for the World Cup in Japan later this year.
Fiji cut defence coach
Fiji defence coach Peter Ryan has announced that his role with the national team has ended after they overspent on their World Cup budget.
