‘Mo’unga’s tackle was a match-winner’
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says that Richie Mo’unga’s try-saving tackle on Cheslin Kolbe played a big part in their victory over the Springboks.
‘They’ll be shi***ng themselves’
Watch this hilarious one-liner from former All Blacks coach Graham Henry when asked how the players might be feeling ahead of their World Cup debuts.
Ireland off to winning start
Ireland got their World Cup campaign off to a successful start with a dominant 27-3 victory over Scotland in Yokohama on Sunday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Three key points from past weekend
SA Rugby magazine identifies some of the good, the bad and the ugly to take away from the Boks’ opening World Cup defeat to the All Blacks.
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.
Boks remain upbeat despite defeat
Rassie Erasmus believes that the Springboks can become the first team to win the World Cup after losing a match in the group stages.
Ratings: Kolbe shines, De Klerk struggles
The All Blacks outsmarted the Springboks to record a 23-13 win in their opening World Cup clash. JOHN GOLIATH rates the Boks following another fierce Test between the two teams.
Watch: Key moment in Bok opener
Take a look at this superb video showing how the All Blacks exploited space out wide against the Boks with a well-weighted cross kick from Richie Mo’unga.
World Cup Tour Tales: Week 1 (Tokyo)
JON CARDINELLI reflects on a week of wrong turns, wrong stadiums and the fan experience on the opening weekend of the World Cup in Japan.
Rugby World Cup 2019 opening ceremony
If you missed it on Friday, here is the full video of the mesmerising World Cup opening ceremony.
