RWC Highlights: Japan vs Russia

Highlights of Japan’s 30-10 victory over Russia in the opening match of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

Japan lock’s late hit

Japan lock James Moore escaped punishment for this potentially dangerous shoulder charge against Russia. Should he have been carded?

PSDT: ‘Positional shift was difficult in beginning’

Rassie Erasmus and Pieter-Steph du Toit analyse the Springbok player’s remarkable transition from lock to blindside flank.

Boks relaxed ahead of big clash

The Springboks appeared to be in fine spirits when assembling for their official team photo on the eve of their highly anticipated clash against the All Blacks in Yokohama.

Throwback Thursday: 2018 Bok-All Black thrillers

Relive two heart-stopping 2018 Rugby Championship clashes between the Springboks and All Blacks before they meet in the Pool B opener on Saturday.

Hansen: Not easy picking a RWC winner

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen discusses the difficulty of picking World Cup winners, while Kieran Read talks up the clash with the Springboks as ‘one of the biggest’ of his career.

Daily wrap from Japan: ‘All Blacks will pose new threat’

We take a look at what happened on Wednesday as the Springboks build toward their opening World Cup clash with the All Blacks.

Blitzboks have special message for Boks

The Blitzboks took time out from their preparations for the Sevens Series to wish the Springboks well for their 2019 World Cup campaign.

Erasmus: Massive respect for ABs

Rassie Erasmus on the respect the Springboks have for the All Blacks, while Jacques Nienaber speaks about the Boks’ balanced approach ahead of the World Cup opener.

Smith: All Blacks will learn from Wellington draw

All Blacks scrumhalf Aaron Smith says the team will heed the lessons from their draw with the Boks in Wellington ahead of the World Cup opener on Saturday.