Ireland set to go top in rankings
Ireland will head to the World Cup in Japan as the No 1-ranked team in the world courtesy of their 19-10 victory over Wales on Saturday.
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’ final warm-up game before the World Cup.
Japan is no country for tired men
The World Cup warm-up between Japan and South Africa highlighted the importance of fitness and smart bench management at a tournament staged in punishing heat, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Ireland round up RWC prep on high
Ireland scored three tries to outlast Wales 19-10 in a close-knit affair in Dublin on Saturday.
How natural hazards will affect RWC
With a typhoon set to hit Tokyo on Sunday, here’s a look at the rules that will be followed if World Cup games are affected by hazardous weather conditions in Japan.
Nyakane injury not serious
Springbok prop Trevor Nyakane will be fine to play in the World Cup after coming off injured in the warm-up win against Japan on Friday.
All Blacks demolish Tonga
The All Blacks finished their preparations for the World Cup by handing Tonga a 92-7 lashing in their final warm-up in Hamilton on Saturday, reports DYLAN JACK.
England compound Italy’s misery
Ben Youngs and Owen Farrell inspired England to hard-fought 37-0 victory over Italy in their final World Cup warm-up game in Newcastle on Friday.
‘Springboks got what they wanted’
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said he was satisfied with his side’s performance in the 41-7 World Cup warm-up victory over hosts Japan in Kumagaya.
Bok wings shine in easy win
The Springboks ended their preparations for the upcoming World Cup with a 41-7 win over hosts Japan in a warm-up in Kumagaya on Friday. DYLAN JACK reports.
