Gatland: Wales squad shocked by Howley news
Wales coach Warren Gatland admitted the squad has been left shocked after assistant Rob Howley was sent home for breaching World Rugby betting regulations.
Rassie: Continuity in selection is key
Coach Rassie Erasmus hopes the match-day 23 he selected for the Springboks’ World Cup opener will have enough firepower to overcome the All Blacks on Saturday.
World Cup teams (Round 1)
All the lineups from the first round of World Cup matches in Japan.
Heavy rain expected in Boks’ opener
The Springboks are anticipating wet weather conditions for their World Cup opener against the All Blacks in Yokohama on Saturday.
Gosper confident in anti-doping strategies
World Rugby chief executive Brett Gosper says the governing body believes there is not a systematic doping culture in rugby.
Proudfoot defends SA rugby image
Springbok assistant coach Matt Proudfoot hopes that South African rugby will be associated with performances on the pitch rather than the recent doping-related suspensions. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
‘Boks not looking beyond first game’
Hear what Damian de Allende, Matt Proudfoot and Frans Malherbe had to say in the lead-up to the Springboks’ highly anticipated World Cup opener against the All Blacks on Saturday.
Boks running on confidence, unlike ABs
If any team can beat the All Blacks, it’s the Springboks. And with the energy surrounding the Boks and, conversely the questions surrounding 2019’s All Blacks, it seems like this will be the case, writes JAMES DALTON.
Quotes of the day: ‘It was a quiet singalong’
A selection of the best quotes from coaches and players at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan on Monday.
De Allende excited by SBW challenge
Springbok centre Damian de Allende is looking forward to potentially clashing with All Blacks midfielder Sonny Bill Williams in Saturday’s Pool B opener.
