André the Giant: Boks executed perfectly

Powerhouse André Esterhuizen says the Springboks’ ability to stay calm and clinical under pressure – even after going down to 14 men – was the difference in Paris. The Boks beat Les Bleus 32-17 at the Stade de France on Saturday, despite losing lock Lood de Jager to a...

Wales captain to miss Bok showdown

Wales’ horror start to the Steve Tandy era has gone from bad to worse. Captain Jac Morgan is expected to miss the rest of the November internationals after dislocating his shoulder in Sunday’s 52-28 defeat to Argentina in Cardiff. The British & Irish Lions flanker...

Schmidt ‘gutted’ after shock loss

Joe Schmidt has pleaded for patience after the Wallabies crashed to a 26-19 loss to a spirited Italy in Udine that’s plunged his tenure deeper into crisis. The Wallabies’ latest collapse, marked by sloppy errors and costly ill-discipline, leaves them on the brink of...

George: All Blacks best team in world

Jamie George has challenged England to look past the aura of the All Blacks when they meet them at Twickenham on Saturday. The fixture that has largely been one-sided over the last century. New Zealand have won 36 of the 46 Tests between the sides, with two draws....

Springboks extend rankings lead

The Springboks’ 32-17 victory over France in Paris has extended their lead over the second-placed All Blacks in the World Rugby rankings. The Boks are now 1.71 ranking points ahead of their arch-rivals, who beat eighth-placed Scotland 25-17 at Murrayfield. Italy...