Les Bleus wary of ‘wounded’ Italy

Head coach Fabien Galthie has cautioned France against underestimating Italy ahead of their decisive World Cup Pool A match on Friday.

RECAP: New Zealand vs Uruguay

The All Blacks wrapped up their Pool A commitments with an emphatic victory against Uruguay in Lyon on Thursday.

All Blacks’ Ofa makes ‘easy’ oopsie

New Zealand have insisted they won’t be taking minnows Uruguay lightly in Thursday’s World Cup Pool A clash, but Ofa Tu’ungafasi has let slip on the real thoughts in camp.

Bok doccie shortlisted for Emmy

The three-part behind-the-scenes documentary on the 2021 British & Irish Lions series in South Africa has been nominated for an International Emmy.

Rassie trades barbs with critic

Rassie Erasmus has hit back at Ger Gilroy after the Irish radio host took a dig at the SA director of rugby for his comments on the pressure being on Ireland to beat Scotland.

Rassie: Boks pick Manie to create tries

Manie Libbok’s goal-kicking remains a hot topic for debate, but Rassie Erasmus says the flyhalf is helping the Springboks play an attacking brand of rugby the fans want to see.

Fourie: I need to work on my fitness

Deon Fourie was pleased with his first start at hooker for the Springboks, but the veteran campaigner feared not being able to complete the World Cup win against Tonga.

Nienaber: We did all we could

Coach Jacques Nienaber and skipper Siya Kolisi praised the Springboks’ efforts to beat Tonga on Sunday with a bonus point and remain in the running to defend the World Cup.

Highlights: Boks tackle Tonga

The Springboks placed one foot in the World Cup quarter-finals after beating Tonga in Marseille on Sunday night.

Boks lose to Tonga? You must be mad

The Springboks will thump Tonga on Sunday, and it’s crazy to suggest otherwise, writes MARK KEOHANE.