Cueto: It was a try
Former England wing Mark Cueto still believes that his disallowed try during the 2007 World Cup final against South Africa should have stood and would have proved match-winning.
In Pictures: Springboks vs Wales
Check out some of the pictures from the Boks’ 19-16 World Cup semi-final win against Wales in Yokohama on Sunday.
Boks soar in rankings
World Cup finalists England and South Africa are now the two top-ranked teams in the World Rugby rankings.
‘I hope they have to play extra time’
Eddie Jones hopes that the second semi-final between South Africa and Wales drains the energy of England’s final opponent. JON CARDINELLI in Yokohama reports.
Pollard relishing Biggar battle
Handre Pollard is expecting a ‘tactical chess match’ when the Springboks front Wales in the World Cup semi-final. JON CARDINELLI in Yokohama reports.
‘Brilliant’ Nienaber key to Bok success
Rassie Erasmus has praised former army buddy Jacques Nienaber for the role he’s played in reviving the Springbok brand over the past 18 months. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
Recap: Your weekend in rugby
A look back at some of the biggest stories in the world of rugby over the past weekend. Catch up with the news here.
Hansen: All Blacks happy to avoid Japan
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has paid Japan the ultimate compliment by saying they were happy to avoid the Brave Blossoms in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
Watch: Larsen’s red card
Canada lock Josh Larsen was red-carded for this illegal and dangerous clear-out on Thomas du Toit in the first half of their match against the Springboks in Kobe on Tuesday.
‘All the pressure is on South Africa’
Italy coach Conor O’Shea believes his side have the ‘heart and courage’ to challenge the Springboks in this Friday’s crucial Pool B clash at the Shizuoka Stadium.
