Folau’s comeback blocked as RLIF suspends Tonga
The RLIF board voted to cancel the Tonga National Rugby League's international membership in a huge blow to Israel Folau.
Havili backs Folau’s Tonga return bid amid uncertainty
Despite Israel Folau's announcement, the ex-Australia rugby union international is awaiting approval to represent Tonga in rugby league.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Hansen says All Blacks have ‘plenty’ to work on despite opening win
New Zealand started their Rugby World Cup campaign impressively but Steve Hansen said: "There's plenty of stuff we can work on."
Rugby World Cup 2019: New Zealand’s discipline won them the game, says Erasmus
A penalty count heavily in their favour was key to securing New Zealand victory over South Africa, according to Rassie Erasmus.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Read proud of clinical All Blacks
Kieran Read was delighted New Zealand took the opportunities presented to them by errors from South Africa in the Rugby World Cup opener.
Rugby World Cup 2019: New Zealand 23-13 South Africa
South Africa started vibrantly but were put to the sword by New Zealand in an incredible first-half spell that changed the game.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Relieved Guirado thought France had thrown it away
Guilhem Guirado was proud of France's first-half display against Argentina, but acknowledged their second 40 was not good enough.
Rugby World Cup 2019: France 23-21 Argentina
Camille Lopez's first act after coming on was to score a match-winning drop-goal to spare France's blushes against Argentina.
Rugby World Cup 2019: England have earned the right to be among the favourites – Dallaglio
Rugby World Cup winner Lawrence Dallaglio is confident England, under Eddie Jones' guidance, can challenge favourites New Zealand in Japan.
Rugby World Cup 2019: I’ve had better birthdays, says Gatland after Howley’s Wales exit
Rob Howley's departure from the Wales camp has threatened to put their Rugby World Cup preparations in a state of flux.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Erasmus’ development of Springboks makes Habana optimistic
The optimism around South Africa going into the Rugby World Cup is "absolutely incredible", according to Bryan Habana.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Wales coach Howley sent home over alleged betting breach
An investigation into a potential betting breach by Rob Howley has resulted in the Wales backs coach being sent home from Japan.
Rugby World Cup 2019: All Blacks not invincible, but worthy favourites
New Zealand may have chinks in the armour, but write them off at your peril as they attempt to make history in Japan.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Japan capable of shocking Ireland, warns O’Driscoll
Japan defeated South Africa four years ago and Ireland great Brian O'Driscoll believes they could provide another Rugby World Cup upset.
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.