Boks call up Am to replace injured Mapimpi in Rugby World Cup squad
The Springboks have called up centre Lukhanyo Am into their Rugby World Cup squad to replace injured wing Makazole Mapimpi.
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Rassie gamble on Pollard pays off after 'rollercoaster'
Rassie Erasmus' gamble on drafting in experienced World Cup winner Handre Pollard as a replacement for injured hooker Malcolm Marx looks set to reap dividends as the flyhalf gave a controlled display in South Africa's victory over Tonga.
Live updates as Wales announce team for Georgia three days early and hold press conference
Warren Gatland has named his Wales team to take on Georgia three days early. Wales take on the Georgians at Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes in their final Pool C match of the Rugby World Cup on Saturday afternoon.
Samoa’s Lam to miss England showdown after ban
Samoa winger Ben Lam will miss his side's final Rugby World Cup Pool D clash with England in Lille this weekend after he received an effective two-game suspension on Monday.
Anscombe retains flyhalf berth for Wales in Georgia test
Gareth Anscombe kept his place at flyhalf, with Dan Biggar still sidelined by injury, as Wales coach Warren Gatland made six changes to his side for the Rugby World Cup Pool C clash with Georgia in Nantes on Saturday.
Italy call up Buonfiglio as injury worries mount after All Black mauling
Italy have called up Paolo Buonfiglio to their Rugby World Cup squad after a 96-17 hammering by New Zealand on Friday left behind more than just bruised egos, with the prop's arrival confirmed by the Italian Rugby Federation on Monday.
Disappointed Rugby Australia expect Jones to stay on until 2027
SAINT ETIENNE, France : Rugby Australia are bitterly disappointed with the World Cup campaign but expect Eddie Jones to stay on as coach until the end of his contract in 2027, chief executive Phil Waugh said on Monday.