‘Bok belief is growing’

Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks’ recent performances against the All Blacks have made him hopeful of the team’s chances at next year’s World Cup, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Boks loss to Japan to become a movie

Japan’s famous 34-32 victory over the Springboks at the 2015 World Cup in Brighton is to be made into a movie.

Kolisi favourite for World Cup role

Rassie Erasmus says that Siya Kolisi has the potential to lead the Springboks at the 2019 World Cup. JON CARDINELLI in Port Elizabeth reports.

Rowntree joins Georgia setup

Former England prop Graham Rowntree has been appointed as Georgia’s forwards coach until the end of the next year’s World Cup. 

New Samoa coach keen to build depth

Newly-appointed head coach Steve Jackson says he is relishing the prospect of revamping Samoa in the lead-up to the 2019 World Cup.

Watch: One year until 2019 World Cup

With one year to go until the 2019 World Cup kicks off, World Rugby looks back at the winners of the eight previous contests. Who will be crowned champions in Japan?

Players warned to cover tattoos at RWC

World Rugby has advised players and supporters to cover up their tattoo marks during next’s year World Cup in Japan to avoid causing offence.

SA Rugby president backs Rassie

Mark Alexander says Rassie Erasmus will take the Springboks to the 2019 World Cup.

World Cup set to expand

World Rugby is considering expanding the World Cup to include 24 teams by the 2023 tournament in France.

‘Mini-Six Nations’ before World Cup

Ireland, England and Wales have announced their World Cup warm-up fixtures for next year.