Super Savea could be All Blacks World Cup saviour
Mark Keohane, in Independent Media Newspapers and IOL Sport, writes that All Blacks loose-forward Ardie Savea will determine New Zealand’s fortunes in Japan. Ardie... Read more
Hansen tells All Blacks to embrace chance to make history
Aiming for a third straight Rugby World Cup title, Steve Hansen and the All Blacks are excited.
Eager England right at home in Japan as they prepare to step up Rugby World Cup preparations
After a school visit and spending time at the beach, England are ready to focus on their Rugby World Cup Pool C opener against... Read more
Cheika subjected to ‘crazy’ threats over Folau stance
Michael Cheika was threatened in the street and at games after overlooking Israel Folau before he was sacked.
Springboks prop Nyakane expected to be fit for World Cup opener
A knee sprain sustained in South Africa's win over Japan on Friday will not stop Trevor Nyakane being ready for the Rugby World Cup.
Australia 34-15 Samoa: Wallabies avoid pre-Rugby World Cup injury scares
Michael Cheika's Wallabies head into the Rugby World Cup with no new injury concerns after getting through unscathed against Samoa.
England’s Mako Vunipola to miss at least two World Cup games
Eddie Jones does not expect to have Mako Vunipola available until England face Argentina or France in the Rugby World Cup pool stage.
Hansen explains decision for All Blacks to finish Tonga thrashing with 14 men
With New Zealand leading Tonga 92-0, Steve Hansen opted to save Ryan Crotty and play the last 15 minutes a man light.
New Zealand 92-7 Tonga: All Blacks fall short of century in pre-World Cup annihilation
The All Blacks fell just short of 100 points in a merciless display in Hamilton, where New Zealand scored 14 tries on Saturday.
England 37-0 Italy: Marchant makes an impact as Azzurri draw a blank in Newcastle
Captain Owen Farrell converted all four of England's tries and also kicked three penalties as his side eased past Italy on Friday.
Toolis injury scare as Scotland eventually outclass Georgia
Gregor Townsend may count the cost of injuries from Scotland's final Rugby World Cup warm-up victory over Georgia.
Japan 7-41 South Africa: Mapimpi bags hat-trick in final Springboks warm-up
Japan were unable to repeat their shock 2015 Rugby World Cup success over South Africa, largely due to Makazole Mapimpi's hat-trick.
Sexton and Murray reunited for Schmidt’s final home Test
Ireland have been boosted by the returns of Johnny Sexton, Conor Murray, Keith Earls and Robbie Henshaw for their meeting with Wales.
Gatland makes wholesale changes for Wales final World Cup warm-up fixture
Wales have rung the changes against Ireland as they finish preparations for the Rugby World Cup.
Rugby World Cup absentee Marchant to start England’s final warm-up game
Though he is not in the Rugby World Cup squad, Joe Marchant will start at centre against Italy in England's final warm-up game.
Ireland’s Sexton ‘blessed’ to recover from injury in time for Rugby World Cup
Ireland's talisman Johnny Sexton says he was "blessed' to overcome a thumb injury in time to make Joe Schmidt's Rugby World Cup squad.