Japan coach Eddie Jones‘s rise in stock has not been bad news for all South African fans, with the Australian-born mastermind named as the new coach of Super Rugby side…
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Analysis: Ten minutes that sealed a magical Japan win
If the endgame of these global tournaments is to catapult the sport into the wider consciousness and inspire fresh fans, Rugby World Cup 2015 may have already reached a zenith. A 34-32 victory for…
Australia coach Cheika shows his hand with strongest team to face Fiji
When Australia play on Wednesday against Fiji, only minnows Namibia and Romania will not yet have kicked off their World Cup. Having had a chance to see pool rivals England…
World Cup Highlights: New Zealand 26-16 Argentina
New Zealand opened their World Cup campaign with a hefty bonus-point win over Canada at the Millennium Stadium – here are the official World Cup highlights of the match. For the latest Rugby World subscription offers, click here. …
Rugby Rant: Respect the Islands
New Zealand’s historic trip to Samoa must herald a change in the tour mindset, says RW’s Alan Pearey
Five things we learnt: Ireland v Canada
By Whiff of Cordite Ireland opened their World Cup 2015 campaign with a comprehensive and sparky hit out over Canada. Ireland were never expected to lose the game, but then…
South Africa fan cycles 26,000 miles to see team lose to Japan
Former banker Ron Rutland finished his charity bike ride in Brighton in time to watch South Africa play Japan, but it wasn't the celebration he was hoping for
France gamble by calling up inexperienced Remy Grosso
In four years in charge of France, Philippe Saint-André has used 82 players – one fewer than his predecessor Marc Lièvremont. Over the next fortnight, Saint-André should equal Lièvremont’s record…
Japan up to 11th, South Africa fall three places in latest World Rugby rankings
The fallout from the weekend’s first round of games has been felt in the latest rugby world rankings table, with the Springboks falling three places to sixth after their shock…
Five things we learnt: England v Fiji
By Adam Hathaway Brad Barritt and Jonathan Joseph still to click We didn’t learn anything about this pair at all. Brad Barritt is reliable but when he makes an error…