Beauden back at 10 for All Blacks

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has made four changes to his starting line-up for Saturday’s clash with Ireland in Chicago. Beauden Barrett, who missed New Zealand’s 28-14 victory over Australia in Perth earlier this month, returns at flyhalf in place of Damian...

‘Bok fans need to grow up’

British rugby writer James While says Springbok fans have become unbearable online. In a Planet Rugby column, While accused Bok supporters of being “combative, confrontational, and above all, boring” on social media. While argued that Bok fans online have developed “a...
Duhan reaches major milestone

Duhan reaches major milestone

South African winger Duhan van der Merwe will earn his 50th Test cap for Scotland against the USA at Murrayfield on Saturday. Stafford McDowall will captain the team, having led Scotland against the New Zealand Maori in July and Portugal last November. Coach Gregor...
Sheehan leads Ireland, Doris benched

Sheehan leads Ireland, Doris benched

Dan Sheehan will captain Ireland against the All Blacks at Soldier Field on Saturday. The Leinster hooker leads a settled side that features one new face, with 22-year-old prop Paddy McCarthy in line for his Test debut off the bench. Ireland are back in Chicago for...

Wallabies big guns return for Twickenham battle

Taniela Tupou has been recalled to the Wallabies starting XV, while Harry Wilson regains the captain’s armband for Saturday’s Test against England at Twickenham. Tupou will start at tighthead prop for the first time since the Bledisloe opener in Auckland, packing down...
Watch: Baa-Boks train in the rain

Watch: Baa-Boks train in the rain

The South African-dominated Barbarians had fun on the training field ahead of Saturday’s match against the All Blacks XV in Brentford. TEAM: Bongi, Roos headline Bok-heavy Baa-Baas Is it even training if it isn’t raining? pic.twitter.com/6epfAvXKMj — Barbarian FC...