Shifting Beauden Barrett to full-back was inspired move, says All Black Mealamu
Keven Mealamu has hailed Steve Hansen for pulling off the “pretty crazy” plan of moving Beauden Barrett to full-back.
Rugby World Cup
Day 33 at the Rugby World Cup: Semi-final line-up complete
The semi-final line-up at the Rugby World Cup has been decided following a dramatic weekend of action in Japan.
Erasmus plays down chances of ‘exciting’ Japan joining Rugby Championship
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus believes adding Japan to the Rugby Championship would be an “interesting” proposition but fears logistical hurdles will make it impossible.
Day 33 at the Rugby World Cup: Two remaining semi-final spots up for grabs
The battle for Rugby World Cup semi-final places will be completed on Sunday.
England v New Zealand classic encounters
England will face New Zealand in Yokohama next Saturday with a place in the Rugby World Cup final at stake.
Seven-try All Blacks crush Ireland to set up England semi-final clash
Aaron Smith’s two tries drove the merciless New Zealand a step closer to an unprecedented third-straight World Cup title with a 46-14 quarter-final victory over Ireland.
England hammer Australia to reach World Cup semi-final
England stormed into the World Cup semi-finals as two tries from Jonny May underpinned a record-equalling 40-16 victory over Australia at Oita Stadium.
Nagare believes Japan’s speed and energy can overcome South Africa’s power
Yutaka Nagare says Japan can expect face a hand-to-hand battle with South Africa on Sunday but believes the speed and energy of the Brave Blossoms might just be enough to overcome the Springboks’ brute power.
If we don’t turn up we’re going home, Vunipola warns England team-mates
Billy Vunipola has stunned his England team-mates out of “fairyland” by declaring their World Cup could be over on Saturday.
Japan boss Joseph ready for live show after earlier ‘rehearsal’
Jamie Joseph believes Japan have lulled South Africa into a false sense of security ahead of Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final.
Ireland fly-half Sexton warns New Zealand about strong-arm tactics
Johnny Sexton has warned New Zealand that any repeat of their strong-arm tactics from Dublin in 2016 will lead to red cards in Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final.