Itoje summons spirit of 2019

Maro Itoje believes England can emulate one of their best performances when they face the All Blacks at Twickenham on Saturday. In 2019, England beat New Zealand 19-7 in a World Cup semi-final to end the then two-time defending champions reign as the global kings of...

Rassie unleashes next-gen Bok midfield

The Springboks’ midfield future could be taking shape sooner than many expected as coach Rassie Erasmus named Ethan Hooker and Canan Moodie as the centres for Saturday’s Test against Italy in Turin. They are two of 11 changes made by Erasmus from the team that humbled...

Handre back for Boks, Hooker at 12

Handré Pollard will make his long-awaited return to the Springbok starting lineup when South Africa face Italy in Turin on Saturday as part of a much-changed side named by head coach Rassie Erasmus. The veteran flyhalf, who last started for the Boks in the 24-17 loss...

Bulls lock in eight young stars

The Bulls have announced a slew of contract extensions for eight of their most promising young talents. The move is a major vote of confidence in the franchise’s development system and its intent to lock in a new generation of players who have all impressed in recent...