South Africa

Rugby World Cup store forced to close amid high demand from Japan fans

• Oxford Street store could not cope with demand, says Brett Gosper• Japan claimed biggest shock in Rugby World Cup history on SaturdayJapan supporters swept up in their side’s sensational Rugby...

Wales off to a winning start but sweat over fresh injuries

Wales kicked off their Rugby World Cup campaign with a convincing, but far from perfect 54-9 victory over Uruguay at the Millenium Stadium in Cardiff. There were fresh injury concerns though, with another...

South Africa fans blame Rugby World Cup defeat to Japan on seagulls

South Africa may have made rugby history on Saturday after their shock defeat to Japan, but the Springboks seem to...

South Africa - State Of The Nation

Dire Straits The 1995 and 2007 World Cup tournaments were memorable triumphs for the Springboks, while 1999 and 2003 and 2011 were disappointments. But now we have the gloomy possibility of the Boks...

Aus show their hand for their RWC opener

Australia coach Michael Cheika has opted for twin openside flankers for their Rugby World Cup Pool A opener against Fiji at the Millennium Stadium on Wednesday.

Rugby World Cup 2015: talking points from the opening weekend

Frantic turnaround may halt Japan’s rise, Wales are finding their groove amid the wreckage and is this the moment for England and South Africa to make changes?Was Saturday’s outcome the biggest upset...

Japans Emotional Celebrations After Historic Win

Fan cycles 27,000 miles to see Springboks lose

Fan cycles 27,000 miles to see Springboks lose

World Cup Highlights: South Africa vs Japan

History was made as Japan scored an 84th minute try to beat the Springboks in their first ever meeting. Unbelievable scenes by the Japanese players  as they tackled their hearts out...

Japan's famous win over South Africa has Johnny Sexton slightly worried

Johnny Sexton believes Japan's shock victory over South Africa has handed Ireland a World Cup "alarm call".