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  • South Africa fullback Warrick Gelant listens to South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus during the warm-up ahead of the Rugby Union World Cup warm-up match South Africa against Argentina at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, on 17 August 2019. Picture: AFP

    Boks pick Brits at No 8 in wholesale changes for Namibia clash

    Experienced hooker Schalk Brits will move from the front to the back of the scrum as South Africa made 13 changes to their side for the Rugby World Cup Pool B clash with minnows Namibia in Toyota City on Saturday.

    1007 days ago
  •  The Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup Pool D match between Wales and Georgia at the City of Toyota Stadium in Toyota City on 23 September 2019. Picture: @rugbyworldcup/Twitter.

    Wales open World Cup campaign with win over Georgia

    There were barely two minutes on the clock when centre Jonathan Davies was played in under the posts after a perfect pass by scrum-half and namesake Gareth.

    1009 days ago
  • Samoa's lock Christopher Vui (L) takes part in the captain's run at Kumagaya Rugby Stadium in Kumagaya on 23 September 2019, ahead of their Rugby World Cup Pool A match against Russia. Picture: AFP

    Painter, roofer, dentist, prop: meet the Rugby World Cup amateurs

    Samoan flanker Chris Vui is a painter. Fiji's number eight Viliame Mata was working as a joiner before being spotted by the country's sevens coach and winning Olympic gold in 2016.

    1009 days ago
  • FILE: England rugby coach Eddie Jones. Picture: AFP

    Jones ready for '15 Donald Trumps' when England face USA

    Trump has become something of a running theme in the career of Jones, who was once unfavourably compared to the US president by former Scotland player and celebrated coach Jim Telfer.

    1009 days ago
  • Fiji players pray at the start of the team's Captain's Run in Sapporo on 20 September 2019, ahead of the Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup. Picture: AFP

    Fiji change 12 for Uruguay at Rugby World Cup

    Captain Dominiko Waqaniburotu, loose forward Leone Nakarawa and centre Semi Radrada will be the only remaining starters from the Australia game for Wednesday's match.

    1009 days ago
  • FILE: New Zealand's flanker Ardie Savea (R) is tackled by South Africa's prop Trevor Nyakane during the 2019 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between New Zealand and South Africa at the International Stadium Yokohama in Yokohama, Japan on 21 September 2019. Picture: AFP

    Nyakane injury blow for Boks; Du Toit called up

    Du Toit is expected to join the squad in Nagoya on Tuesday ahead of the match against Namibia on Saturday.

    1009 days ago
  • Rugby World Cup 2019 - Pool C - England vs. Tonga on 22 September 2019 in Sapporo, Japan. Picture: @rugbyworldcup/Twitter.

    Tuilagi brace helps England to bonus-point win over Tonga

    Eddie Jones’s side was keen to flex their muscles and send a message that they could match the tournament favourites with a similar performance.

    1010 days ago
  • Ireland vs Scotland on 22 September 2019 at the Rugby World Cup in Japan. Rugby World Cup/Twitter

    Ireland juggernaut batters Scots in Yokohama drizzle

    Ireland won 27-3 against Pool A rivals Scotland to open their World Cup campaign in convincing style in Yokohama on Sunday.

    1010 days ago
  • Italy's centre Tommaso Benvenuti (L) fends off a tackle during the Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Italy and Namibia at the Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka on 22 September 2019. Picture: AFP

    Scoring burst helps Italy to win against Namibia

    The Italians had dominated much of the play in the first half with their forwards providing a stable base to attack and create space.

    1010 days ago
  • Rassie Erasmus Image: Posted on the Facebook Page of the Springboks - https://www.facebook.com/springboks

    Scrapping Boks eye World Cup final despite All Blacks loss

    'They won it, I don't think we lost it. Two tries to one, they deserved to win the game'.

    1011 days ago
  • Superstitions, World Cup memories and rugby strategy - inside the minds of the Springboks and their fans. Picture: Reuters

    PODCAST: Beyond the Touchline & towards the RWC19 final for the Springboks

    EWN Sport goes Beyond the Touchline to find out why rugby is such a compelling game, what motivates the Springboks, and asks about their most memorable Rugby World Cup moment.

    1011 days ago
  • FILE: South Africa's Eben Etzebeth competes for the ball against his New Zealand opponent during their Rugby Championship match at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington on 27 July 2019. Picture: @Springboks/Twitter

    New Zealand v South Africa: five key duels

    AFP Sport looks at five key battles of the blockbuster showdown that will likely determine the pool winner.

    1012 days ago
  • FILE: England's Billy Vunipola. Picture: AFP

    England's Vunipola 'should play for us', jokes Tonga boss

    A young Vunipola was in the crowd when his father Fe'ao Vunipola played for Tonga against England in London at the 1999 World Cup, a game that finished 101-10 to the home side.

    1012 days ago
  • FILE: Namibia's players celebrate after scoring a try at the end of a Pool C match of the 2015 Rugby World Cup between Argentina and Namibia at Leicester City Stadium in Leicester, central England, on 11 October, 2015. Picture: AFP

    Lowly Namibia may lose but 'won't be for want of trying'

    Namibia are ranked 23rd in the world, the lowest at the 2019 World Cup, and have never won a match at the global showcase - their best result was a narrow 16-15 loss to Georgia in 2015.

    1012 days ago
  • England rugby coach Eddie Jones. Picture: @EnglandRugby/Twitter

    Jones confident England ready to ride Rugby World Cup 'rollercoaster'

    Eddie Jones is a vastly experienced World Cup campaigner acted as consultant to 2007 champions South Africa and masterminded Japan's shock win over the Springboks in England four years ago.

    1012 days ago
  • The Webb Ellis Cup. Picture: AFP

    Asia's first Rugby World Cup to kick off as game seeks broader reach

    The tournament promises to be one of the most open in history, with at least five or six teams capable of preventing favourites New Zealand from winning an unprecedented third consecutive title.

    1012 days ago
  • All Blacks coach Steve Hansen. Picture: @AllBlacks/Twitter

    Most open World Cup in years good for game - All Blacks' Hansen

    The All Blacks’ decade-long reign at the top of the world rankings came to an end in recent weeks.

    1012 days ago
  • The Springboks at OR Tambo International Airport before they jet off to Japan for the Rugby World Cup on 30 August 2019. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN

    Springboks told World Cup victory 'most important' for Rainbow Nation

    Sports Minister Nathi Mthethwa delivered his message personally on Friday when he met the players on the eve of their opening clash against reigning champions New Zealand in Yokohama.

    1012 days ago
  • 'I always pack my kit bag in the same order' - Joel Stransky. Picture: Reuters

    Beyond the Touchline: Routines and rituals of Springbok players

    How do rugby players prepare for a bruising test match? How do they steel themselves for battle on the highest stage? In the 5th episode of Beyond the Touchline we explore pre-game habits of Springbok players

    1013 days ago
  • "There’s a recipe to winning a World Cup." - Handre Pollard. Picture: Reuters

    Beyond the Touchline: 'Little moments make big rugby players'

    Who are the players to watch in this World Cup? In the 4th episode of Beyond the Touchline we take a look at the players who are likely to impress in this tournament.

    1013 days ago
  • England's Tom Curry attends a press conference in Miyazaki on 14 September 2019, ahead of the Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup. Picture: AFP.

    England's Curry favours Australia's 'Pooper' at Rugby World Cup

    Although they are not in the same pool, both Australia and England are in Sapporo where the Wallabies face Fiji on Saturday before England begin their campaign a day later against Tonga.

    1013 days ago
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