World Rugby acknowledges officiating issue
World Rugby has issued a damning statement acknowledging that the performance of officials at the start of the World Cup has not consistently met the desired standards.
ABs back to No 1, Boks slip to fifth
The All Blacks have regained the No 1 spot in the World Rugby rankings, while the Springboks have dropped to fifth following this past weekend’s World Cup matches.
‘Refs must be open-minded at World Cup’
Rassie Erasmus says that the uncertainty around the No 1 ranking should have referees heading into the World Cup with no preconceived ideas about one team’s dominance. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
Quotes of the day: ‘I’m emotional hearing the SA anthem’
A selection of the best quotes from coaches, players and leaders at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan on Tuesday.
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.
RWC 2019 set to rake in money
The upcoming Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan is set to bring in more money than the record-setting tournament held in England in 2015.
Os to be honoured by World Rugby
Legendary Springbok Os du Randt is one of six people set to be inducted into World Rugby’s Hall of Fame this year.
Wales relinquish No 1 spot to All Blacks
The All Blacks have regained the No 1 spot in the World Rugby rankings after Wales dropped to fourth following a defeat by Ireland on Saturday.
Pichot slams ‘ridiculous’ world rankings
World Rugby vice-president and former Argentina international Agustin Pichot has joined the chorus of criticism against the official Test rankings.
