• Top Story Beauden Barrett on the run

      Awesome ABs sound ominous title warning

      The All Blacks produced a defensive masterclass on Saturday to destroy Ireland and remind all and sundry why they are favourites to win the 2019 World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI at the Tokyo Stadium.

  • Joe Schmidt congratulates Steve Hansen

    ‘Heartbroken’ Schmidt praises ABs

    Departing coach Joe Schmidt says that Ireland’s failure to make the All Blacks work...
    Japan celebrate a try

    Japan close in on Boks in rankings

    Japan has moved up to sixth in the World Rugby rankings following Australia’s 40-16...
    England coach Eddie Jones

    Jones: No sympathy for Australia

    England coach Eddie Jones feels no sympathy for his native Australia following England’s resounding...

    Emotional farewell for Best

    Due credit was paid to retiring Ireland skipper Rory Best, who couldn’t hide his...

    ‘We pride ourselves on our work rate’

    Coach Steve Hansen was a satisfied man after the All Blacks’ quarter-final triumph, while...
    All Blacks scrumhalf Aaron Smith celebrates

    Exceptional All Blacks thrash Ireland

    Aaron Smith scored two tries as the All Blacks handed Ireland yet another World...

    Emotional Cheika: I’m so disappointed

    Following the Wallabies’ quarter-final defeat, coach Michael Cheika couldn’t hide his immense disappointment, but...

    Jones: I’d love us to play All Blacks in semi

    Eddie Jones believes England can get even better. Hear what the coach had to...
    England wing Jonny May scores

    England overpower sloppy Wallabies

    Jonny May scored a brace of tries as England clinched a comprehensive 40-16 win...

    Watch: Fan cams, atmosphere in Tokyo

    SA Rugby magazine’s Jon Cardinelli soaked up the atmosphere ahead of the second quarter-final...
    All Blacks vs Ireland

    RECAP: All Blacks vs Ireland

    Follow the live action with the SA Rugby magazine team as New Zealand take...

    What happens if a World Cup playoff ends in a draw?

    If two teams cannot be separated after 80 minutes, extra time, sudden death and...
    Kolisi

    Watch: Kolisi reacts to Federer’s message

    Springbok captain Siya Kolisi was overjoyed with tennis star Roger Federer’s message of support...
    England vs Wallabies

    RECAP: England vs Wallabies

    Follow the live action with the SA Rugby magazine team as England take on...

    World Cup Tour Tales: Week 5 (Tokyo)

    JON CARDINELLI reflects on the gritty and colourful world of Shinjuku, how the World...