Watch: Namibia qualify for World Cup

Namibia beat Kenya to qualify for the 2019 World Cup, where they will join the All Blacks, Springboks, Italy and repechage winner in Pool B.

Namibia join Boks in World Cup pool

Namibia thrashed Kenya 53-28 in Windhoek on Saturday to book their place at next year’s World Cup.

P Div plays down Tunisia ‘hiccup’

Coach Peter de Villiers has suggested that the controversy over accommodation in Tunisia was not a factor in Zimbabwe’s 18-14 loss on Saturday.

Late Kenya tries stun Zimbabwe

Dalmus Chituyi scored two late tries as Kenya claimed a dramatic 45-36 win over Zimbabwe in their World Cup qualifier in Nairobi.

Samoa hammer Germany

Samoa thrashed Germany 66-15 in a dominant 10-try performance in their World Cup qualifier in Apia on Saturday.

Russia will be at 2019 World Cup

World Rugby has confirmed that Russia will play in the 2019 World Cup after rejecting appeals from Spain and Romania against breaches of player eligibility in the qualifying process.

Romania appeal points deduction

The Romanian Rugby Union will appeal the decision to deduct points from the national team for fielding ineligible players, which prevented their progression to the 2019 World Cup.

Russia to replace Romania in 2019 World Cup

Russia will automatically qualify for the 2019 World Cup as Europe 1 after Romania, Belgium and Spain all had points deducted for fielding ineligible players.

Japan reveals World Cup mascots

The mascots for the 2019 World Cup are mythical, lion-like creatures, who were believed in ancient Japan to chase away evil and bring happiness.

SA bid for 2027 World Cup unlikely

Jurie Roux says SA Rugby is more likely to bid for the 2022 Sevens World Cup than the 2027 World Cup.