Boks to dethrone Ireland?
The Springboks could go into the World Cup as the world’s number-one side with a good win against the All Blacks in their final warm-up at Twickenham.
Farrell banned for World Cup openers
Owen Farrell will only miss two of England’s World Cup pool matches after a successful World Rugby appeal saw him handed a backdated four-week ban for his dangerous tackle.
Peyper gets World Cup opener
South African referee Jaco Peyper has been given the whistle for the World Cup opener between the All Blacks and France, as World Rugby revealed the officials in charge of the Springboks’ pool matches.
RWC to use review bunker, shot clock
The review bunker and shot clock for goal-kicks will feature at the upcoming World Cup in France, World Rugby has announced.
Boks climb Test rankings
The Springboks have the opportunity to go into the World Cup as the world’s number three side after the record-breaking win in Cardiff saw them climb the official rankings.
Date set for Farrell’s fate
Owen Farrell will face a disciplinary panel on Tuesday, where it will be decided whether the England captain is banned and will miss the start of the World Cup.
Farrell fiasco: World Rugby to appeal verdict
World Rugby has officially confirmed that the governing body will exercise its right to appeal the Owen Farrell disciplinary decision.
Boks in blue at World Cup?
The Boks will be forced to wear their alternate jerseys to accommodate World Rugby’s policy for colourblind fans at the World Cup.
Boks eye top three charge
The Springboks can rise into World Rugby’s top three ranked nations with a big win over Argentina and if other results go their way.
Cape Town to host streamlined ‘SVNS’ series
Cape Town has been confirmed as one of the eight iconic destinations that comprise SVNS, World Rugby’s revamped and rebranded sevens series.
