Depoortere double helps France hold off Fiji

Centre Nicolas Depoortere scored twice as France beat Fiji in in Bordeaux on Saturday. Les Bleus won 34-21 to bounce back from last weekend’s loss to the Springboks. France had led 21-0 after 20 minutes with youngster Depoortere opening the scoring before Julien...

Rassie to call up Junior Boks star?

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is set to bring a highly-rated Junior Bok into the squad ahead of Saturday’s Test against Ireland in Dublin. Erasmus hinted on Friday that he may need to summon a hooker and tighthead prop to reinforce the touring group, and while Bongi...

Itoje hails ‘special’ England win

Maro Itoje says England achieved something “special” by beating the All Blacks 33-19 at Twickenham on Saturday. Victory looked anything but certain when England fell 12-0 behind early on following tries from Leicester Fainga’anuku and Codie Taylor. But England then...
Wales’ Evans denies Japan historic win

Wales’ Evans denies Japan historic win

Jarrod Evans’ 82nd-minute penalty gave Wales victory over Japan on Saturday, denying the valiant visitors their first-ever win in Cardiff. Wales’ 24-23 victory ended a run of 10 successive home defeats stretching back to 2023 and ensured that they stay above Japan in...

LIVE: Ireland vs Wallabies

Follow the live action as Ireland face the Wallabies at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Tweets by QuilterNations  The post LIVE: Ireland vs Wallabies appeared first on SA Rugby...

Rassie frustrated at lack of red card clarity

Rassie Erasmus wants greater balance and clarity around head-contact decisions after lock Franco Mostert was sent off early in the Springboks’ win over Italy in Turin. Mostert received a straight red card in the 11th minute for a dangerous tackle on Paolo Garbisi –...