Henshaw ready to go toe-to-toe with Boks again

Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw says the Springboks are still “the talk of world rugby” as Andy Farrell’s men brace for Saturday’s clash in Dublin. Henshaw hailed what he called South Africa’s unmatched squad resources. “I think they’re the best in the world in terms of...
Eddie: Nations Champs a springboard for Japan

Eddie: Nations Champs a springboard for Japan

Eddie Jones believes Japan’s inclusion in the Nations Championship will be “a springboard” to the 2027 World Cup, giving them regular top-level Tests. Japan and Fiji were officially confirmed on Monday as the two invitational sides in the 12-team Nations Championship...

Red cards won’t stop Eben playing his game

Eben Etzebeth says he won’t hold back despite recent red-card controversy involving fellow Springbok locks Lood de Jager and Franco Mostert. De Jager received a straight red against France in Paris and a four-match ban, while Mostert faces a disciplinary hearing this...

Eben: Ireland fixture stood out for Boks

Eben Etzebeth says facing Ireland on Saturday is a “nice opportunity” to try to change fortunes in Dublin, where the Springboks last won a Test in 2012. Since then, the Boks have suffered three defeats at the home of Irish rugby, in 2014, 2017 and 2022. Speaking at a...

Stick gives clarity on Sous hearing

Mzwandile Stick has hit out at what he calls unfair, inconsistent disciplinary decisions as the Boks prepare for Franco “Sous” Mostert’s looming hearing. Mostert, who was shown a red card against Italy, faces his judicial process in the coming days, and Stick made it...