Tonga

"We are not rushing Pollard." - Rassie Erasmus

Returning South African first five-eighths, Handre Pollard has become the centre of attention for the Springboks after they lost to Ireland 8-13 in their Rugby World Cup pool game in Paris on Sunday.   Pollard...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Scotland v Tonga

SCO 45-17 TGA: Scotland bag bonus-point win in lively encounter

Scotland kept their quarter-final hopes alive with a 45-17 bonus point victory over Tonga in a physical Pool B battle at Stade de Nice.Hooker George Turner was driven over by his fellow forwards to give...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Scotland v Tonga

A fortnight after they were outmuscled and outpaced by defending champions South Africa in Marseille, Scotland will want to kickstart their Rugby World Cup challenge against Tonga, in Nice – a couple...

Ireland report clean bill of health after bruising South Africa showdown

Ireland emerged from a blockbuster win over South Africa with a clean bill of health but wary there are “big tests on the horizon” at the Rugby World Cup.   Andy Farrell’s men...

Johnny Sexton demands Ireland ‘make it count’ after win over South Africa

Johnny Sexton says beating defending champions South Africa is among Ireland’s best Rugby World Cup wins but insists his team must push on and “make it count”.   Andy Farrell’s...

Andy Farrell hails Ireland’s resilience in thrilling win over South Africa

Andy Farrell hailed the mental strength of his players after Ireland propelled themselves to the cusp of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a statement 13-8 success over South Africa.   The...

RSA 8-13 IRE: South Africa reaction (captain Kolisi, head coach Nienaber)

On field Reaction from South Africa captain Siya Kolisi and head coach Jacques Nienaber following their team's 13-8 defeat by Ireland in Pool B at the Stade de France on Saturday Siya Kolisi, captain On...

Ireland secure brilliant victory over defending World Cup champions South Africa

Ireland propelled themselves to the cusp of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a gripping 13-8 win over reigning champions South Africa on a raucous evening in Paris. Mack Hansen’s try and...

South Africa reaction (captain Kolisi, head coach Nienaber)

Siya Kolisi, captain On the intense match: "We would have loved to win but it was a great game, an intense game. Congrats to them. They played really well. They were able to hold the pressure in...