South Africa

Schmidt: Ireland will have to punch above weight in potential South Africa tie

Joe Schmidt believes Ireland will have to punch above their weight to knock out South Africa in what is now a likely quarter-final match-up at the World Cup in Japan.

Steve Hansen says World Rugby will alter HIA process after Cane debacle

• Flanker missed second half despite passing half-time HIA test• ‘They’ve modified it which is great, good response’The All Blacks coach, Steve Hansen, has revealed World Rugby have altered the...

Italy win their Rugby World Cup opener for the first time since 1991

Italy won a Rugby World Cup opener for the first time since 1991 after triumphing in their Group B clash in Osaka.     Italy had plenty to celebrate as Sergio Parisse and his team opened...

Watch: Cheslin Kolbe's performance v New Zealand

Cheslin Kolbe had a superb game for the Springboks against the All Blacks despite his side going down to the All Blacks.   🔥 @Cheslin_Kolbe11 🔥#RWC2019 pic.twitter.com/OVP12t5MGe —...

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."       Steve Hansen is confident there is more to come...

“We can come back from this” - Erasmus

The Springboks’ 23-13 defeat by New Zealand in their Rugby World Cup opener had not deflated the belief of Rassie Erasmus, director of rugby, that South Africa could win the trophy for a third time.     It...

Italy overcome early scare to beat spirited Namibia in Rugby World Cup

Namibia well beaten in Hanazono despite scoring opening tryItaly secure bonus point and face Canada before South AfricaItaly scored three tries within the space of 10 minutes, either side of half-time,...

Aaron Smith believes win over South Africa reasserts All Blacks’ supremacy

All Blacks scrum-half believes New Zealand flexed their World Cup muscle against South Africa.

New Zealand post-match press conference | New Zealand v South Africa

South Africa post-match press conference | New Zealand v South Africa