Matfield pokes holes in All Blacks’ DNA

Victor Matfield has highlighted a weakness in New Zealand’s game model, while applauding the aerial prowess and “faster” pack of the Springboks at the weekend. Speaking on the Rugby Rivals podcast with All Blacks legend John Kirwan, Matfield dissected the Boks’...
Watch: Kolbe keeps on stepping England

Watch: Kolbe keeps on stepping England

Since 2019, no one has left more England defenders for dead than fleet-footed Springbok flyer Cheslin Kolbe. Cheslin Kolbe’s steps vs England over the years pic.twitter.com/ApjbtudkHi — Andrew Forde (@andrewfrugby) July 7, 2026 The post Watch: Kolbe keeps on stepping...

World Rugby trials TMO hub

World Rugby’s plan to overhaul the TMO system would eliminate host broadcaster influence over key decisions. The Telegraph reports that the global governing body is trialling a centralised TMO hub that could be rolled out at next year’s World Cup. The trial began...
Watch: The unstoppable Tank in the end zone

Watch: The unstoppable Tank in the end zone

Thomas du Toit notched up his second try for the Springboks last week, and this clip from the Sharks showcases the power and scoring threat of the front-row juggernaut. WATCH: When Zach attacked England One of the world’s best rugby players. Full stop. ‘The Tank’ is...

Ted talks All Blacks’ need to match Boks

Graham Henry warns that New Zealand “will not win big events” unless the Kiwis raise their standards to challenge the Springboks and other leading nations. The All Blacks opened the Dave Rennie era with a 34-32 Nations Championship victory over France on Saturday, but...
Rassie: Maul tweaks spark try boom

Rassie: Maul tweaks spark try boom

Rassie Erasmus has credited World Rugby’s new maul law application guidelines for the number of tries scored during the opening round of the Nations Championship. A total of 54 tries were scored across the six matches, with the Springboks crossing for seven in their...