From the mag: Once in a lifetime
Japan enjoyed a fairytale World Cup campaign at their home tournament, qualifying for the playoffs for the first time, writes RICHARD FREEMAN.
Joseph out of All Blacks coach race
The Japanese Rugby Union has officially confirmed that Jamie Joseph signed a new contract to extend his tenure as coach of the national team.
Reports: New proposal for world championship
Reports in the UK suggest Japan and Fiji could join a new world championship including the Six Nations and the Rugby Championship nations.
Scottish Rugby handed severe punishment
The Scottish Rugby Union has been fined £70,000 and ordered to apologise to World Rugby for criticism of a possible cancellation of their World Cup fixture against Japan.
Rassie: Kolisi’s form got better and better
Rassie Erasmus has admitted that he took a chance selecting Siya Kolisi for the World Cup after the Bok captain did not feature during the Rugby Championship.
Pichot to persist with nations championship idea
Outspoken World Rugby vice-chairman Agustin Pichot says he won’t give up on the previously rejected notion of a nations championship, and encourages the Six Nations bosses to reconsider their decision.
Kolbe injury piles pressure on back three
Cheslin Kolbe’s aerial skills will be missed as much as his attacking edge when the Springboks battle Wales in the World Cup semi-final, writes JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo.
In pictures: Boks vs Japan
Check out some of the pictures from the Boks’ 26-3 World Cup quarter-final win against Japan in Tokyo on Sunday.
‘Boks bashed the sh*t out of us’
A selection of the best quotes from players, coaches and referees at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan over the weekend.
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.
