RWC whistle’s 20 000km journey
The whistle to be used by referee Nigel Owens during the opening match of the World Cup has safely been delivered by two audacious cyclists.
Springboks to honour Chester Williams
The Springboks will have the image of late World Cup-winner Chester Williams embedded on their jerseys in the tournament opener against the All Blacks.
Throwback Thursday: 2018 Bok-All Black thrillers
Relive two heart-stopping 2018 Rugby Championship clashes between the Springboks and All Blacks before they meet in the Pool B opener on Saturday.
Hansen: Not easy picking a RWC winner
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen discusses the difficulty of picking World Cup winners, while Kieran Read talks up the clash with the Springboks as ‘one of the biggest’ of his career.
Sharing the leadership load
The Springboks will benefit from a strong leadership core at the World Cup, writes former captain JEAN DE VILLIERS.
Hansen: Sonny Bill will provide something different
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen is hoping midfielder Sonny Bill Williams can impact the game positively from the bench against the Springboks on Saturday.
France pick young halfbacks against Argentina
Romain Ntamack will partner scrumhalf Antoine Dupont for France in their World Cup opener against Argentina in Tokyo on Saturday.
Hansen: Rassie wrong to pressure ref
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has slammed Rassie Erasmus’ comments about officiating ahead of the titanic clash in Yokohama. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
Head to head: Who will win RWC?
Editor Craig Lewis and chief writer Jon Cardinelli debate which team they think are most likely to win the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.
Pocock makes Wallabies return
David Pocock will start for the Wallabies in their World Cup opener against Fiji in Sapporo on Saturday.
